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Local and cloud backup
Western Digital SmartWare Pro automatic backup software lets you chose when and where you back up your files.- Choose scheduled backup to back up files on the schedule that works best for you.
- Choose file or folder backup if that is your preference.
- Use your Dropbox account to back up your files to the cloud.
Dropbox account required for cloud backup. Cloud services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by country.
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.
Secure your files
WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help keep your data private.
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 and a 3-year limited warranty for your peace of mind.
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 3 times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.**Performance may vary based on user's hardware and system configuration.
Works great with Windows® 8
The WD Windows 8 app makes it easy to discover the digital media stored on your My Passport Ultra drive with your Windows 8 computer. Your content is automatically displayed and organized so you can easily locate and enjoy your photos, videos and music.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
With this single drive you get compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices as well.
WD Drive Utilities™
Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities.
USB-powered
Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
Compatibility
- Formatted NTFS for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating systems
- Requires reformatting for Mac OS X
- Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
Package Includes
- Portable hard drive
- USB cable
- WD SmartWare Pro software
- Quick Install Guide
Examples of the number of photos, songs, videos and any other files that can be stored on a hard drive are provided for illustrative purposes only. Your results will vary based on file size and format, settings, features, software and other factors.
As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. As used for buffer or cache, one megabyte (MB) = 1,048,576 bytes. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, megabit per second (Mb/s) = one million bits per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second.