SSD Western Digital 2TB Portable USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 My Passport

The Western Digital My Passport SSD is a compact portable SSD offering 2TB of storage capacity in a durable black-and-silver housing. It connects via USB Type-C and is compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (also listed as USB 3.1 Gen 1), USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A ports. Designed for fast transfers, the drive supports read speeds up to 540 MB/s and includes hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and WD Security software for password protection.

Advantages

The drive delivers high transfer speeds (up to 540 MB/s) through its USB Type-C interface, enabling quicker file transfers and improved performance for applications such as running virtual machines. Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security helps protect stored data with a user-set password. The My Passport SSD is shock-resistant and rated to withstand drops up to 1.98 meters, while included WD Backup software supports automatic backups to the drive or to a Dropbox account. The unit is ready to use out of the box and can be reformatted for Apple Time Machine compatibility.

Suitable for

• Backing up large media libraries and project files
• Portable storage for photos, videos and documents
• Running virtual machines or software that benefits from fast external storage
• Secure file transport with hardware encryption

Key specifications

• Capacity: 2 TB (2000 GB)
• Interface: USB Type-C; compatible with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1), USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-A
• Max read speed: up to 540 MB/s
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption (WD Security)
• Colour: Black, Silver
• Drop resistance: up to 1.98 m (6.5 ft)
• MPN: WDBKVX0020PSL-WESN
• EAN: 0718037863290

How to use

Connect the My Passport SSD to your computer using the supplied USB Type-C cable or a compatible USB-A adapter. The drive is plug-and-play on most systems; if required, reformat the drive for use with Apple Time Machine. Install WD Security to set a password and enable 256-bit AES hardware encryption, and install WD Backup to schedule automatic backups to the drive or to a linked Dropbox account. For best performance, connect to a USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB Type-C port.

Recommendations

For sustained high-speed transfers, use the My Passport SSD with a USB Type-C port that supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (or equivalent). Keep a secure record of your WD Security password since encrypted drives require the password to access data. Regularly back up important files and consider using the included WD Backup software to automate the process.