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Hardware Convert SAS Drive 520 to 512 Sector Size: HGST Guide

Step-by-step guide to reformat HGST HUS723020ALS640 SAS drive from 520-byte to 512-byte sector size. Use IT-mode HBA, sg_format from sg3_utils, vendor tools. Hardware needs, RAID vs HBA, firmware risks explained.

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12/31/2025, 02:09 PM