Background and Identification
The Western Digital My Passport Ultra is a USB 3.0 (USB-C) portable storage device with capacities from 500 GB up to 5 TB. The My Passport Ultra acts as an external storage device that allows users to expand the storage on their phone, computer, or other devices. It includes password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
The Passport Ultra includes Western Digital (WD) Discovery software that allows users to back up important photos, videos, and documents to the hard drive. The software also allows users to import content from popular social media and cloud storage services. The Western Digital Backup software included in WD Discovery allows users to automate their backup routines by setting up a backup schedule.
The Passport Ultra is a three-dimensional box that is 4.33 inches long, 3.21 inches wide, 0.5 inches high, and weighs 130 grams (0.29 pounds) for the 1 TB and 2 TB versions. The 4 TB and 5 TB variants are 0.83 inches high and weigh 230 grams (0.51 pounds). The My Passport Ultra was released in blue, black, red, and silver bodies, but the colors are not available for storage each capacity or year. The front and back of the device are colored while the sides are matte black. The device includes a three-year limited warranty from Western Digital.
Technical Specifications
Capacity: 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 5 TB
Capacities and Models:
- 5TB Blue: WDBFTM0050BBL-WESN
- 4TB Silver: WDBFTM0040BSL-WESN
- 4TB Blue: WDBFTM0040BBL-WESN
- 2TB Silver: WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN
- 2TB Blue: WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN
- 1TB Silver: WDBC3C0010BSL-WESN
Interface: USB-C (USB 3.0 compatible)
Compatibility:
- Windows® 10, 8.1 or 7
- Downloadable NTFS driver to read⁄write on macOS
- Reformatting required to use Time Machine on macOS. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Dimensions 1 TB and 2 TB (L x W x H):
- Length: 110mm (4.33 in)
- Width: 81.6mm (3.21 in)
- Height: 12.8mm (0.50 in)
- Weight: 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 4 TB and 5 TB (L x W x H):
- Length: 110mm (4.33 in)
- Width: 81.6mm (3.21 in)
- Height: 20.96mm (0.83 in)
- Weight: 230g (0.51lb)
Operating Specifications:
- Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C
- Non-operating temperature: -20°C to 65°C
System Compatibility:
- System Requirements Windows® 10, 8.1 or 7
- Downloadable NTFS driver to read⁄write on macOS. Reformatting required to use Time Machine on macOS.
- Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Limited Warranty: 3 years
