Are the 1TB drives included in the DAS formatted 512k or 528k?
I assume 512k / 4K, but the listing does not say. 528 drives are a headache if you don't have the right equipment.
I guess 512/520.
It can be reformated to 512.
my DAS, same model but different seller has regular (Ok, IBM logo + some firmware, but still work if I put this drive to my hp MSA DAS) HGST 750gb 512s SATA drives with SAS interposers. (because of dual head configuration)
I put one 3tb drive and checked with my HBA - works like my other DAS, HP MSA50/60 without any problem.
You have 3 options:
Put SAS drives.
Put SATA drives.
Put SATA drives with interposers if you will use dual controller config.
My advice: pull the second EMS controller and use blank. Then you will have spare controller on your storage shelf.