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Western Digital

Western Digital WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN My Passport 5TB portable hard drive

SKU CH-FA47-SQNN7 MPN WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN

A slim 5TB portable drive with USB 3.2 Gen 1, 256-bit AES hardware encryption and automatic backup software for Windows 10 and 8.1

  • ColorBlack
  • InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (Micro-B)
  • Capacity5TB
  • FeaturesSlim style. The new My Passport drive has been redesigned fo
  • System RequirementsFormatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1. Reformatting may be r
  • Form Factor2.5"

Capacity 5TB

  • 5 TB capacity for large media libraries
  • Slim 0.75 inch profile fits easily in a bag
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • Automatic WD Backup software on Windows
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface compatible with USB 2.0

5 TB portable drive for everyday backups

The Western Digital My Passport 5TB portable hard drive connects through a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Micro-B port and stores photos, videos, music and documents in a slim 2.5 inch form factor. It ships formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1 and includes WD Discovery software for automatic backup scheduling and 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection.

Replaces smaller USB drives

Moving up from a 1 TB or 2 TB portable drive makes sense when your media library, project archives or full-system backups no longer fit. The jump is worth it if you regularly carry large video files or want a single device for complete computer images instead of splitting data across multiple volumes.

Check your ports and file-system needs

The drive uses a Micro-B connector, so verify your laptop or desktop has a matching USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 port and the correct cable orientation. macOS and Linux users must reformat the drive before use because the factory NTFS layout is read-only on those systems.

Highlights

  • 5 TB capacity for large media libraries
  • Slim 0.75 inch profile fits easily in a bag
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • Automatic WD Backup software on Windows
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface compatible with USB 2.0

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesMy Passport
ModelWDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
ColorBlack
InterfaceUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (Micro-B)
Capacity5TB
FeaturesSlim style.
The new My Passport drive has been redesigned for you to make the most of your own journey. It features a convenient, slim form factor and is available in a range of vibrant colors.
Locked down.
The My Passport drive's password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption helps keep your digital life's contents secure. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.
Social friendly.
Included WD Discovery software lets you connect to popular social media and cloud storage services like Facebook, Dropbox and Google Dri
System RequirementsFormatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1.
Reformatting may be required for other operating systems.
Form Factor2.5"
Dimensions0.75" x 2.95" x 4.22"
Weight0.46 lb.
Package ContentsPortable hard drive
SuperSpeed USB cable
WD Discovery software
Quick install guide
Shipping weight0.30 kg
Package size142 × 102 × 38 mm

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Questions about this item

What physical space does the 2.5-inch drive need to fit?

The drive measures .75 by 2.95 by 4.22 inches and weighs .46 lb, so it fits in a bag pocket or laptop sleeve.

How is the drive installed and what step is often missed?

Connect the Micro-B cable to a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port; the drive arrives formatted NTFS for Windows 10 and 8.1, so macOS users must reformat before use.

What maintenance or replacement will the 5TB drive need later?

Mechanical drives can fail over time; keep a second copy of important files and plan to replace the unit after several years of heavy use.

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