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Slim black portable hard drive with USB 3.0 cable

Western Digital

Western Digital My Passport 10 TB Black USB 3.0 256-bit Encryption

SKU CH-7WHC-JJ5E8

10 TB portable hard drive with USB 3.0 and 256-bit AES hardware encryption for secure, automatic backups

  • 10 TB capacity for large media libraries
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface for fast transfers
  • WD Backup software enables automatic scheduled backups
  • Slim portable design ready to use out of the box

10 TB portable storage

The Western Digital My Passport provides 10 TB of capacity in a slim desktop form factor. It is suited for users who need large-volume portable backup and file transport. Built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption protects data with password authentication. The drive includes WD Backup and WD Discovery software for automated scheduling and cloud connectivity.

USB 3.0 interface limits

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 delivers the connection bandwidth for this drive. Transfer rates are bounded by the USB 3.0 specification rather than the drive’s internal mechanical speed. Cable length and host controller quality affect real-world throughput. The interface also supplies bus power so no external adapter is required.

256-bit AES hardware encryption

Encryption is performed by the drive controller itself, independent of the host operating system. Password protection is activated through the supplied WD Discovery utility. Without the correct password the stored data remains unreadable. This single feature determines whether the drive meets a buyer’s security requirements.

Highlights

  • 10 TB capacity for large media libraries
  • 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection
  • USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface for fast transfers
  • WD Backup software enables automatic scheduled backups
  • Slim portable design ready to use out of the box

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 10 TB model or is there a smaller capacity available?

The product name lists a single 10 TB capacity; no other capacities are mentioned for this specific model.

How fast will the 10 TB drive actually transfer files over USB 3.0?

USB 3.0 provides a theoretical maximum of 5 Gb/s; real-world speeds depend on the host controller, cable quality and the mechanical drive inside the enclosure.

Does the USB 3.0 interface limit the 10 TB drive's performance in practice?

The mechanical hard drive inside typically reads and writes well below the USB 3.0 ceiling, so the interface is not the bottleneck for everyday file transfers.

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