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Key Features
- 5TB Capacity
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption
- Bus-Powered, No External Power Required
Always have your files on hand with the WD 5TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive. Designed with a slim form factor, it's also available in a variety of colors to suit your style. Aside from its 5TB of storage capacity, it's built with 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help ensure your files are protected, and features USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for fast transfers. It and comes formatted NTFS for Windows 8.1 and 10, but may be reformatted for other operating systems, and connects to your host system using an included micro-USB to USB-A cable. Users can take advantage of WD's Discovery and Backup software to help manage and back up their files as well.
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Can it be used on a ps5?
Can it be used on a ps5?
Yes, with the proper formatting, the WD 5TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive can be used with a PlayStation 5.
Date published: 2021-12-30
The description states that it is "mac compatible ...
The description states that it is "mac compatible with reformatting." Will it work with my late 2015 i-mac using Sierra OS 10.12.6?
I know that MacOS can read NTFS drives, but not sure you'd be able to write. Your best bet would be to format as ExFat which is read/write for both Windows and Mac for copying files back and forth. You would need to format as HFS+ to use as a Time Machine backup drive.
Date published: 2021-11-28
Is this formatted exfat to be able to work with ...
Is this formatted exfat to be able to work with both PC and Mac to transfer files?
In the 'Overview' tab it says it's formatted NTFS for Windows. If you want to just be able to copy files to/from either Windows or Mac then reformat as exFat. But you must format to HFS+ to use it as a Time Machine drive.
Date published: 2022-12-05
Does it have its own connecting cable?
Does it have its own connecting cable?
Yes, the WD 5TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (2019, Black)
BH #WEBPKJ0050BB comes with a USB cable.
Date published: 2022-01-16
Is the 5TB version SMR (shingled magnetic ...
Is the 5TB version SMR (shingled magnetic recording) drive? Thanks!
Yes, the WD 5TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (2019, Black)
BH #WEBPKJ0050BB is SMR.
Date published: 2022-01-06
Can I connect directly to a network using an usb ...
Can I connect directly to a network using an usb to ethernet adapter?
No, you can't use typical drives like the WD 5TB My Passport USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive (2019, Black) on a network, as most typical drives will not know how to communicate with the network. For network attached storage you will need to purchase a NAS enclosure, which is basically a small computer housing for drives, that performs the necessary communication with the network for the drives inside. By the way, NAS enclosures also need specific NAS drives for the best performance.
See: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=NAS&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma
Date published: 2023-01-25
Can you permanently disable the "256-bit AES ...
Can you permanently disable the "256-bit AES hardware encryption" on the drive?
I suppose I'd reformat and repartition the drive for the most permanent and drastic solution. I'd back up to another drive before I did that, (both the WD Unlocker partition and the encrypted main partition.)
Or simply turn it off like Dariusb recommends.
Date published: 2022-05-01
Will this work for Apple/Mac?
Will this work for Apple/Mac?
Yes
Date published: 2020-05-26