WD 1TB My Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard Drive (Black)

MyPassportUltra is a sleek, powerful and secure little device. Behind the colorful exterior are seven generations of innovation and reliability. Millions of people around the world choose MyPassport as their portable hard drive. Maybe you should, too.

Available in four attractive colors and 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 3 TB capacities, MyPassportUltra offers flexible backup options, 256-bit hardware-based data encryption and a three-year limited warranty.

Huge capacity in the palm of your hand

With 3TB of storage, you can take your all your photos, videos and music with you wherever you go.

WD Backup - scalable and automatic

Create an automatic backup strategy that fits your schedule and work style. Back up all the files on your system or only specific folders and files. You're in control.

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Local and cloud backup

You choose back up to your MyPassportUltra drive or to your Dropbox cloud-service account.*

*A Dropbox account is required for cloud backup. Cloud services may be changed, terminated or interrupted at any time and may vary by country.

WD Security - classified-level protection

You protect the contents of your phone with a password, right? Why not do the same for your MyPassport? Select password protection to engage powerful 256-bit hardware-based encryption, which is used by governments to protect classified information.

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Power up with USB 3.0

MyPassportUltra features USB 3.0 compatibility, which means 5 Gb/s transfer speed (3X faster than USB 2.0) and you can power up your MyPassportUltra without carrying a bulky power cord and plug.

Uniquely designed

Colors to match your style

WD's newest generation of MyPassportUltra drives feature carefully selected colors to complement today's color trends. Select from Classic Black, Brilliant White, Noble Blue and Wild Berry.

Accessorize your drive

Select the color and accessorize your MyPassportUltra to match your personal style.

Check out accessories to outfit your MyPassportUltra with soft carrying cases and the newest splash of color WD Grip Pack.

WD Drive Utilities

With user-friendly WD Drive Utilities, you can register your drive, set drive timer, run diagnostics, optimize functionality and set up drive security features.

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.

WD reliability

WD knows your data is important, so we build our drives to demanding requirements for durability, shock tolerance and long-term reliability. And for peace of mind, we back up our reliability with a 3-year limited warranty.

Performance
Capacity	1 TB
Interface	USB 3.0
Sustained Data Transfer Rate	USB 3.0 up to 5 Gb/s (max) USB 2.0 up to 480 Mb/s (max)

General
Power	USB bus powered
Format	NTFS
Encryption	256-bit AES
System Requirements	Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista Requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating systems
Environmental Requirements	Operating Temperature: 41 to 95F / 5 to 35C Non-Operating Temperature: 4 to 149F / -20 to 65C
Dimensions (LxWxH)	4.33 x 3.21 x 0.62" / 109.98 x 81.53 x 15.75 mm
Weight	0.34 lb / 0.15 kg

Packaging Info
Package Weight	0.62 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	5.7 x 4.9 x 1.7"

Store, carry, and protect all your sensitive and important data with the blackMy Passport Ultra USB 3.0 Secure Portable Hard DrivefromWD. With a capacity of 1TB, use it for extra storage or for backing up your videos, photos, and files. My Passport connects to your computer via a USB 3.0 port and is formatted in NTFS so systems running Windows 8, 7, or Vista will recognize it right out of the box. For Mac users, you can reformat the drive to work with the Mac OS X operating system.

Due to the mobility of portable hard drives, sensitive data on these drives can be easily lost or stolen. With built-in 256-bit hardware encryption, your data stays safe with always on protection and authentication takes place on the My Passport Ultra instead of taking up valuable system resources. Additionally, you can easily access the data on the drive without the need of driver or software installation on the host system.

My Passport Ultra quickly backs up and retrieves files by utilizing USB 3.0 technology and draws power from a USB bus-powered port on your device. Automatic back up your data has been simplified with the use of WD Backup software that lets you create scheduled backup times. Moreover, this software program works with your Dropbox account to provide another level of file protection.

Security: My Passport Ultra helps you protect your precious memories and confidential files with 256-bit encryption. You can set an optional password to activate the hardware encryption and add an extra layer of security for your private files. Because it's hardware-based, it won't impact the speed of your transfers or slow down your computer.

Backup Software: WD Backup is a software program that is easy to use and requires minimal system resources. You can set up a backup schedule to automatically safeguard your files on a schedule that fits your life. Additionally, WD Backup can back up data to your Dropbox account offering another level of file protection.

SuperSpeed Transfer Rates: When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files with enhanced data transfer speeds. Transfer data up to ten times faster when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.

USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility: This single drive is compatible with the USB 3.0 devices as well as many USB 2.0 devices.

Windows 8 Compatibility: The free Windows 8 app makes it easy to discover the digital media stored on your My Passport Ultra drive with your Windows 8 computer. This drive is formatted in NTFS to work right out of the box with Windows systems. For Mac users, you can reformat the drive to work with Mac OS X.