External Hard Drive Western Digital 6TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 My Passport

The Western Digital My Passport 6TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 external hard drive (WDBY3J0060BGY-WESN) is a compact, portable 2.5" storage solution designed for USB-C and USB-A devices. With up to 6TB capacity and a grey finish, it provides large-capacity storage for photos, videos, music and documents and works with Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, gaming consoles, mobile phones and tablets. The drive comes ready to use out of the box and includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital software for scheduled backups and ransomware protection, plus password protection with 256-bit AES encryption and a 3-year limited warranty.

Advantages

The My Passport drive offers plug-and-play compatibility with USB-C and USB-A devices, eliminating the need to reformat or install additional drivers for most systems. It combines high-capacity storage (up to 6TB) in a portable 2.5" form factor, built-in software for scheduled backups and ransomware shielding, and password-protected 256-bit AES encryption for added data security. The enclosure uses more than 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and the packaging is over 50% recycled pulp.

Suitable for

• Backing up large photo and video libraries
• Transporting music, documents and projects between devices
• Expanding storage for laptops, Chromebooks and consoles
• Secure local backups for home and travel

Key specifications

• Model: WDBY3J0060BGY-WESN
• Capacity: 6 TB (6000 GB)
• Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C compatible)
• Form factor: 2.5" portable HDD
• Colour: Grey
• Weight: 0.208 kg
• Included software: Acronis True Image for Western Digital (backup and ransomware protection)
• Encryption: Password protection with 256-bit AES
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

How to use

Connect the My Passport drive to your device using the included USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A cable as appropriate. The drive is ready to use out of the box for most operating systems; if prompted, follow on-screen instructions to install the included Acronis software for scheduled backups and ransomware protection. To enable password protection and encryption, run the Western Digital security application and set a password according to the on-screen prompts. Safely eject the drive from your operating system before disconnecting to prevent data loss.

Recommendations

Use the drive for regular scheduled backups of important files, keep the firmware and included software up to date, and store the drive in a dry, shock-free location when not in use. For maximum compatibility, check whether your device requires an adapter for USB-C or USB-A connections.