SSD disk Western Digital 500 GB prenosný USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 My Passport

The Western Digital My Passport SSD 500GB is a portable external solid-state drive with USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity. It provides high-speed NVMe performance with read speeds up to 1050 MB/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB/s, and comes in a compact metal housing in grey. The drive includes hardware 256-bit AES password protection, shock and drop resistance, and out-of-the-box compatibility with both PC and Mac.

Advantages

High NVMe read and write speeds enable fast file transfers and reduced wait times when accessing large files. Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps secure sensitive data. The metal housing is designed for durability with resistance to shock, vibration and drops up to 1.98 m. The drive is lightweight and compact, and ships with a USB-C cable and USB-A adapter for immediate use with legacy systems.

Suitable for

• Backing up large photo and video libraries
• Portable storage for creative professionals and students
• Fast external storage for editing and transferring large files
• Secure transport of confidential documents

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: My Passport SSD
• Capacity: 500 GB
• Interface: USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (includes USB-A adapter)
• Read speed: up to 1050 MB/s
• Write speed: up to 1000 MB/s
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption (password enabled)
• Housing material: Metal
• Colour: Grey
• Weight: 0.0457 kg
• Drop resistance: up to 6.5 ft (1.98 m)
• MPN: WDBAGF5000AGY-WESN
• EAN: 0619659184063

How to use

Connect the My Passport SSD to your computer using the supplied USB-C cable or the included USB-A adapter for older systems. No setup is required for basic use; the drive is ready out of the box. To enable hardware encryption, install the bundled WD security software and set a password as instructed. For use with Apple Time Machine, reformat the drive according to Apple’s requirements before configuring backups.

Recommendations

Use the supplied cable and adapter to ensure full USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance. Maintain a current backup of important data and enable the 256-bit AES password protection for sensitive files. Reformat the drive only when necessary and follow manufacturer instructions to preserve warranty and compatibility.