Model

Brand

WD

Series

My Passport for Mac

Model

WDBGCH5000ASL

Type

External

Compatibility

Compatibility

Formatted HFS+ journaled
Mac OS X Lion or Moutain Lion
Can be reformatted for Windows

Performance

Capacity

500GB

Physical Spec

Form Factor

2.5"

Configuration

Interface

USB 3.0 and 2.0

Features

Features

Ultra-fast transfer rates
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport for Mac portable hard drives let you access and save files with 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.

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 next generation.

Sleek, compact design
This compact enclosure offers up to 2 TB of storage making it the ideal companion for the graphic professional, student or road warrior.

WD Security
WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to protect your files from unauthorized use or access.

WD Drive Utilities
Register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics and more using WD Drive Utilities.

Formatted for Mac
HFS+ journaled so it works right out of the box with your Mac computer. Can be reformatted for Windows®.

Compatible with Apple Time Machine
Protect your important files and precious memories. Back them up with Apple Time Machine.

USB-powered
Conveniently powered through the USB 3.0 interface, you can quickly connect to your Mac computer and access your files. There's no need to carry around a power adapter.

Durable enclosure protects your drive
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 to compliment your laptop.

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions

0.60" x 4.35" x 3.23"

Weight

0.3 lb.