Other features
| Supported data transfer rates |
480 Mb/s, 5 Gb/s |
| Internal |
N |
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity |
1 |
| USB required |
Y |
| Quick start guide |
Y |
| USB cable |
USB |
Hard drive
| Hard drive size |
2.5 " |
| Hard drive capacity |
500 GB |
| Hard drive speed |
5400 RPM |
Ports & interfaces
| FireWire 400 |
N |
| FireWire 800 |
N |
Additionally
| Fibre Channel |
N |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
N |
My Passport Essential - 500GB, 6.35 cm (2.5 ") , 5400rpm, USB 3.0/2.0, White
Put your digital life on the stylishly small My Passport Essential portable hard drive. With WD quality and leading-edge technology, this drive is designed for today with tomorrow in mind.
Product Features
Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility - A single drive with universal compatibility today and next-generation speed for tomorrow. Use it with USB 2.0 now and step up to USB 3.0 speed when you're ready.
Up to 3x faster transfer rates - When connected to a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port this drive lets you access and save files up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0. Transfer a 2-hour HD movie in just under 5 minutes instead of 14 minutes.
WD quality inside and out - For over 20 years, millions of people worldwide have trusted their data to WD hard drives. We are successful because we understand the importance of your data and our first concern is keeping that data safe.
WD SmartWare software - You're in control of your backup. Install all the features, select just the components you need, or if you prefer, choose not to use the software at all.
Automatic, continuous backup - Works quietly in the background to protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file it's instantly backed up.
Password protection for privacy - Gain peace of mind knowing that your data is protected from unauthorized access with password protection and encryption.
USB powered - Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.
Planet friendly - We designed a small box to minimize waste and used recycled material. We encourage you to recycle it.
