OK, so you asked so here is everything you need to know to test SAS drives or format them

Yes this is key to know for I have many question asking for more info on testing SAS drives.. Here you go. Listed below are recommended item to refer to to buy to setup your own SAS drive test station. You need one LSI like HBA or raid controller, a one internal SAS to SAS / power out quad cable. Or if you have a SAS backplan you can get the SAS to SATA bridge cable but you will need to address power. View the compelte video to know your options. Hope this helps some... Enjoy P.S. Most motehrboard can not see SAS disks even if you have a SATAcable that can connect it up. You need a HBA of a RAID controller to see SAS drive unless you have a Server level motehrboard to work with. Links To use an LSI 9200 series HBA controller with internal SAS connections https://www.ebay.com/itm/153160883529... The SAS to SAS/Power cable set. https://www.ebay.com/itm/284618234227 The SAS to SATA/no power cable set but this needs a backplain for up to foru drive to slide into. https://www.ebay.com/itm/394058793539...