Western Digital My Passport 5TB External Hard Drive

The Western Digital My Passport 5TB Portable External Hard Drive (model WDBPKJ0050BBK) is a slim, bus-powered storage drive designed to accompany you on daily commutes, travel, and work from anywhere. With 5TB of capacity, it gives you ample room to archive photos, videos, music libraries, and important documents without carrying multiple devices. Connectivity is handled through a Micro-B USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, delivering transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s when connected to a compatible USB 3.2 or USB 3.0 host. The drive is also backward compatible with USB 2.0, so it works with older laptops and desktops without adapters or additional setup. Security is built in at the hardware level. The drive features 256-bit AES hardware encryption, and the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software lets you add password protection so your data stays private even if the drive is lost or misplaced. The same software suite enables scheduled backups and includes ransomware protection features to help guard your files and system. Western Digital has designed the enclosure with sustainability in mind: the casing is composed of more than 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, and packaging uses over 50% post-consumer recycled pulp that is fully recyclable. The drive is backed by a 3-year limited warranty and carries certifications including FCC-ICES, CE, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, EAC, and UKCA, confirming regulatory compliance across multiple regions. Verifiable Specifications: - Model: WDBPKJ0050BBK - Capacity: 5TB - Connector: Micro-B - Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 2.0 - Max Transfer Rate: up to 5 Gb/s - Security: 256-bit AES hardware encryption - Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C - Non-Operating Temperature: -20°C to 65°C - Form Factor: Portable (bus-powered) - Warranty: 3-year limited - Certifications: FCC-ICES, CE, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, EAC, UKCA - Enclosure: >50% post-consumer recycled plastic - Included Software: Acronis True Image for Western Digital