My Passport Ultra portable hard drive features WD SmartWare Pro backup software
that lets you back up to the drive itself or use Dropbox to back up to the
cloud. Move files quickly with the blazing speed of USB 3.0 connectivity. Keep
your data private with password protection and hardware encryption.
Ultra-sleek design with high
capacity.
At just half an inch thin (12.8mm) for the 500 GB model, this drive is sleek
and fast with plenty of capacity for your important digital content. The 1
TB model is a mere 0.60 in (15.3 mm), while the massive capacity of 2 TB is
only 0.81 in (20.5 mm).
Ultra-fast transfer rates.
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save
files in blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to three times when
compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.*
*Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility.
With this single drive you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today
and the ultra-fast speed of USB 3.0 when you're ready to step up to the to
the next generation.
Automatic, continuous backup
software.
WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software works quietly in the background
to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or
change a file, it's instantly backed up.
Local and cloud backup.
WD SmartWare Pro lets you choose where you back up your files. Back up files
to your My Passport Ultra drive or back up your files to the cloud using
Dropbox.
Secure your files.
WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware
encryption for your drive to help keep your data private.
WD Drive Utilities.
Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using WD
Drive Utilities.
Durable enclosure protects the drive
inside.
We know your data is important to you. So we build the drive inside to our
demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance, and long-term
reliability. Then, we protect the drive with a durable enclosure designed
for beauty.
USB-powered.
Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is
needed.
Ideal for
- Transferring files in blazing fast
speed with USB 3.0
- Connecting to the latest USB 3.0
devices and even backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices
- Backing up your files to the local
drive with automatic backup software
- Backing up your files to the cloud
using Dropbox
- Adding extra storage for your
videos, music, photos, and files.
- Securing your files from
unauthorized access with password protection and hardware encryption
- Connecting and powering through
your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interface
What's in the box
Portable hard drive, USB cable, WD SmartWare Pro software, Quick Install
Guide.
Compatibility
Formatted NTFS + Windows 8 or higher, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
operating systems
Requires reformatting for Mac OS X
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and
operating system.