WESTERN DIGITAL Hard Drive - MY PASSPORT ULTRA - 5TB - USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 - Blue

The Western Digital My Passport Ultra external hard drive offers up to 5TB of portable storage in a compact metal-design enclosure with USB-C connectivity. Formatted for Windows 10 out of the box and bundled with WD Discovery software, the drive supports plug-and-play use, automatic backups and import from popular cloud and social services. Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption provides an additional layer of security, while the included USB 3.1 adapter ensures compatibility with older USB ports.

Advantages

My Passport Ultra combines modern anodized metal styling with a compact form factor and high capacity (up to 5TB). USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1) provides fast data transfer and the package includes a USB 3.1 adapter for legacy systems. WD Discovery and WD Backup software simplify automatic backups, content import from services such as Facebook, Dropbox and Google Drive, and drive management tasks. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption with password protection helps keep files private.

Suitable for

• Storing and transporting large photo and video libraries
• Automated backups of PC files and documents
• Expanding storage for laptops and desktops with USB-C or USB-A ports
• Cross-platform workflows when using NTFS driver for macOS

Key specifications

• Capacity: 5 TB
• Interface: USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1) with included USB 3.1 adapter
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
• Compatibility: Formatted for Windows 10; NTFS driver available for macOS via WD Discovery
• Colour: Blue
• Weight: 0.23 kg
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): WDBFTM0050BBL-WESN
• EAN: 0718037871790

How to use

Connect the My Passport Ultra to your computer using the included USB-C cable or the USB 3.1 adapter for older ports. For Windows 10 the drive is ready to use immediately; to set up automatic backups, install WD Discovery and WD Backup, choose files or folders to protect and configure an hourly, daily or monthly backup schedule. To enable password protection and encryption, open WD Discovery, set a password in WD Security and follow the on-screen instructions.

Recommendations

For reliable performance, keep the drive on a stable, vibration-free surface during large file transfers, safely eject the drive before disconnecting, and maintain regular backups. If you need macOS compatibility without reformatting, install the NTFS driver available through WD Discovery.