WESTERN DIGITAL Hard Drive - My Passport Ultra for Mac - 5TB - USB-C 3.2 Gen 1

My Passport Ultra for Mac is a 5TB external hard drive with USB-C™ (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / 3.1 Gen 1) connectivity in a modern anodized metal design. Formatted for Time Machine out of the box and supplied with a USB 3.1 adapter for wider compatibility, the drive provides high-capacity portable storage for photos, videos, music and documents while matching Mac aesthetics.

Advantages

The drive offers up to 5TB of storage in a compact silver metal enclosure, USB-C connectivity with an included USB 3.1 adapter for older systems, and Time Machine compatibility for plug-and-play use on Mac. WD Discovery software enables import from cloud and social services and provides drive management functions, while WD Security supports password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help secure your data.

Suitable for

• Backing up Mac systems with Time Machine
• Storing large media libraries (photos, video, music)
• Transporting and sharing files between Mac and PC (with provided adapter / software)
• Users requiring hardware-encrypted, password-protected external storage

Key specifications

• Capacity: 5 TB (5000 GB)
• Interface: USB-C™ (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.1 Gen 1); includes USB 3.1 adapter
• Compatibility: Formatted for macOS (Time Machine); downloadable HFS+ driver for Windows 10/8.1/7
• Security: WD Security with 256-bit AES hardware encryption and password protection
• Dimensions & weight: portable design, weight approx. 0.23 kg
• Colour: Silver
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

How to use

Connect the drive to your Mac using the supplied USB-C cable or the included USB 3.1 adapter for older ports. For Mac users, the drive is formatted for Time Machine—open Time Machine preferences to select the My Passport Ultra for Mac drive as your backup destination. To manage drive settings or import content from cloud and social accounts, install and run the WD Discovery application. To enable password protection and hardware encryption, open WD Security within WD Discovery and set a password of your choice.

Recommendations

Keep the drive updated with the latest WD Discovery and firmware when available, safely eject the drive before disconnecting to avoid file corruption, and store the drive in a dry, stable environment to prolong its lifespan.