My Passport Ultra portable hard drive features WD SmartWare Pro backup software that lets you back up to the drive itself or use Dropbox to back up to the cloud. Move files quickly with the blazing speed of USB 3.0 connectivity. Keep your data private with password protection and hardware encryption.

Ultra-sleek Design with High CapacityAt 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.

Ultra-fast Transfer Rates When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files in blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to three 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 to the next generation.

Automatic, Continuous Backup Software WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software works quietly in the background to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file, it's instantly backed up.

Local and Cloud Backup WD SmartWare Pro lets you choose where you back up your files. Back up files to your My Passport Ultra drive or back up your files to the cloud using Dropbox.

Secure your Files WD Security utility allows you to set password protection and hardware encryption for your drive to help keep your data private.

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

Durable Enclosure Protects the Drive Inside 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 for beauty.

USB-Powered Powered directly from the USB port on your PC. No separate power supply is needed.

Ideal for

• Transferring files in blazing fast speed with USB 3.0
• Connecting to the latest USB 3.0 devices and even backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices
• Backing up your files to the local drive with automatic backup software
• Backing up your files to the cloud using Dropbox
• Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files.
• Securing your files from unauthorized access with password protection and hardware encryption
• Connecting and powering through your USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interface

Compatibility Formatted NTFS + Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP operating systems Requires reformatting for Mac OS X Note: Compatibility may vary depending on user's hardware configuration and operating system.