Does a hard drive like this need special software to work with a Mac/ PC?

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Does a hard drive like this need special software to work with a Mac/ PC?

Go_Jot ( @Go_Jot@alien.top ) B Data Hoarder@selfhosted.forumEnglish • 1 year ago

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Alternatively, does anyone have a better/ cheaper suggestion for an 8TB drive?

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That is a SAS drive (not traditional SATA). Make sure your enclosure/onboard connector is a SAS connector. Otherwise, no special software required.

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