Externe harde schijf Western Digital 4 TB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN

The Western Digital My Passport Ultra for Mac (4TB, model WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN) is a portable external hard drive with USB-C™ (USB 3.2 Gen 1) connectivity designed for macOS. The drive comes preformatted for macOS with Time Machine compatibility and includes a USB 3.0 adapter for compatibility with older systems. Its anodized metal housing in silver offers a compact, durable solution for storing photos, videos, music and documents with up to 4TB of capacity and a 3-year limited warranty.

Advantages

USB-C connectivity provides fast plug-and-play transfer on modern Macs while the included USB 3.0 adapter ensures backward compatibility. The metal casing combines a refined look with practical durability. Built-in WD Security supports password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption to help protect your files. WD Discovery software allows importing from cloud and social services and gives tools for drive management and settings. The drive is provided ready for Time Machine so you can start backups immediately.

Suitable for

• Time Machine backups on Mac
• Storing large media libraries (photos, videos, music)
• Portable file transfer between computers
• Secure local storage with hardware encryption

Key specifications

• Capacity: 4 TB (4000 GB)
• Interface: USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 compatible)
• Compatibility: Formatted for macOS (HFS+), HFS+ driver available for Windows
• Encryption: 256-bit AES hardware encryption (via WD Security)
• Colour: Silver
• Weight: 0.23 kg
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

How to use

Connect the My Passport Ultra for Mac to your computer using the included USB-C cable. If your computer only has USB-A ports, use the supplied USB 3.0 adapter. macOS will recognize the drive formatted for Time Machine; open Time Machine preferences to select the drive for backups. Install WD Discovery on your Mac to import content from cloud services, configure WD Security and manage other drive settings. If you need Windows access without reformatting, download and install the HFS+ driver provided by Western Digital.

Recommendations

For reliable backups, keep the drive connected during scheduled Time Machine sessions and store the drive in a dry, cool place when not in use. Use WD Security to enable password protection and enable encryption to protect sensitive data. Regularly update WD Discovery and drivers to maintain compatibility and performance.