@doron I have two white label WD3001FYYG drives. The 1TB Seagate and other WD 3TB drive are SATA and connected directly to my MB to integrated SATA ports. I'm trying to repurpose an old desktop (HP 8200 Elite CMT). I'm thinking the problem might be w/ my PSU, it's an OEM 300w.
Going to remove all drives and try just one of the SAS drives and the unraid usb boot. I'm also looking into your link above. Thanks!
*edit - I have seen this post before. I'm weary of removing the pin manually, would rather use something like the kapton tape method.. what local stores carry it? Can't find at any HD or Lowes-types places (in stock).
In addition, your thread talks about hacking the SATA adapters, but these are SAS. I'm using a forward breakout cable mentioned above. The connector doesn't expose the pins, instead it's all enclosed in plastic. I don't see how I could tape or break/remove pin3 on the cable. I'd have to either do it on the drive itself, or buy an adapter.