Unfollow hp mediasmart server to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Plug in a big box of drives, and it serves as a repository for commonly. Jul 22, 2010 the server is connected to your network using gigabit ethernet. Upgrading the hp ex485487 server processor mediasmart home. When the mediasmart server was first released, it didnt take long for. Ive been fortunate to have the opportunity to test both beta and final. Hp today launched a home server designed for use with both windows and mac computers. I have an older hp mediasmart server ex490, i have upgraded the processor to a dual core pentium sorry i dont have the specs at the moment, and i have a breakout board with ps2 ports for mouse and keyboard, and a vga port. View full hp mediasmart ex495 server specs on cnet. Hp mediasmart server ex487 gets handson love and fullblown. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software.
After testing the ex487, ive put my reservations aside. The hp mediasmart server software will automatically be installed on the computer where you performed the server recovery or factory reset. Recalling an hp mediasmart server to active duty stephen. Hp adds new mac features to mediasmart server dec 29 macnn. I have misplaced mine and actually answered by a verified tech support specialist. Updating the drivers on an hp mediasmart ex470 or ex475. I was recently given an old hp mediasmart ex470 server along with some. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 hp have decided to release their mediasmart v3 software to owners of the ex47x and ex48x range of windows home servers.
The hp mediasmart server ex487 will do a yeomans job as the hub for all the files and interconnected devices on your home network. Connecting to power and powering on to power on the server plug in. Recently i got a nice offer for an hp mediasmart server ex485 so i decided to get one for myself and check out whats inside of this little animal. Its quick and easy to set up your hp mediasmart server and create up to 10 user accounts using the microsoft windows home server software. Attempting to recover hp mediasmart server on an upgraded win10 desktop. When attempting reinstall of software, a dialogue box appears saying the home connector software is already installed. Remote access is disabled by default and must be enabled for each of the user accounts. Went through recovery process uninstalling all software related to server. The hp mediasmart server includes several security measures.
Although hp announced its secondgeneration ex485 and ex487 mediasmart servers in. Both issues have fixes and we are now going back through our build and testing. Some internet content sites are not yet supported by this server. It was a very small even smaller than the newer gen8 proliant microserver yet feature rich home server. Hp mediasmart v3 update available for older servers. Hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers toms hardware. Sep 05, 2007 nevertheless, the absence of these enhancements didnt diminish my overall experience in testing the hp mediasmart home server. Could someone if they have it, send an iso file to me. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Ive been fortunate to have the opportunity to test both beta and final production versions of the new mediasmart server. Ed tittel takes his apart and shows you how to upgrade and benchmark the. This addin updates the labels on the drives in the storage tab of the windows home server console on the hp mediasmart server. The hp mediasmart server will be available for preorder beginning on jan.
Now hp dont actually provide any updated hardware drivers specifically for the hp mediasmart, but a lot of people want to run either the latest. Hp ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual pdf. Mar 11, 2009 hp s mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. Hp announces ex487 mediasmart home server techradar. Installing and configuring the mediasmart server ex490 is a bit of a challenge and takes a long time. Mediasmart server veterans will notice the box contents dont differ from previous generations, but those opening up a server for the first time will appreciate the fact it ships with the necessary goods to get the server up and running.
Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 ms windows home. Hp mediasmart server, free hp mediasmart server software downloads. To get updates with this choice you will have to click check for updates located in the version section. Greater flexibility in the new whs software has allowed hp to make many. Is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server ex490 avalable. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use. Hp mediasmart server ex487 gets handson love and full. Dec 28, 2008 ive been fortunate to have the opportunity to test both beta and final production versions of the new mediasmart server. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software update.
Turning on the hp mediasmart server connect the hp mediasmart server to a power source and to a router. Hp mediasmart server ex485 ex487 motherboard and usb daughterboard left heatsink is cpu, right north bridge the original intel celeron 440 cpu is single 64bit core running at 2ghz clock, 800mhz fsb and 512kb l2 cache. Hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home servers. A way to transparently duplicate selected folders on separate disk drives to help protect against a hard disk failure. In this ink there are no hp mediasmart software download option. This is hps official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system. Apr 27, 2014 its quick and easy to set up your hp mediasmart server and create up to 10 user accounts using the microsoft windows home server software. The longgestating windows home server sounds perfect on paper. Outside of the extra hp software that a lot of people might not use and the more powerful hardware, you can get. Has anyone tried to repurpose it and install freenas on it. You can also open a predefined guest account for additional file sharing capabilities. Using the mediasmart overall i like windows home server as a platform.
Hewlett packard provides their software as a windows executable file and therefore installation is as easy as downloading the file sp51029. The software features included with the lx195 are the same as the initial. Mar 03, 2012 hello, i have an hp mediasmart server model 485. The following information and options are in the version.
Based on the microsoft windows home server platform, the hp mediasmart server ex485ex487 is a central repository for automatically backing up and accessing digital music, videos, photos and documents from multiple computers on a home network. The hp mediasmart server also lets you set up your own secure personal web address to allow file access by remote users. Hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home. Plug one end of the power cord into the servers power receptacle and the other end into an electrical outlet.
I cant get it to boot to any os, nor can i find the software to restore it or even install the home server software on it. Additionally, it would be nice to compare with my acer easystore h340. The hp mediasmart server administrator assigns a user name and password for up to 10 users plus an additional predefined guest user account. Hps mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house.
Today hp is announcing the upcoming release of a software update to the windows home server powered ex485 and ex487 mediasmart. So i want to know if this laptop supports hp mediasmart, and if supports from where to download the software. We highly suggest using antivirus software before running any files from the internet. Hp mediasmart server software free download hp mediasmart. Using the mediasmart overall i like windows home server as a. Mar 24, 2009 hp mediasmart ex487 the hewlettpackard mediasmart server ex487 stands tall, with four drive baystwo with a 750gb drive in each, and two available for user upgrades. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. Is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server. Mar 06, 2009 for those of you who have the first version of the hp mediasmart server, either the ex470 or the ex475, you may want to update the drivers for the hardware.
Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. Drives are correctly labeled as sata rather than scsi. Hp ex490ex495 mediasmart servers were at one time very popular option for a home server. The hp mediasmart server ex487 will do a yeomans job as the hub for all the files and. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. To update the server after an update is downloaded, click install under hp mediasmart software updates in the windows home server console. Pi3 overall, though each individual geekbench test varies widely. Nevertheless, the absence of these enhancements didnt diminish my overall experience in testing the hp mediasmart home server. The ex4857 come provisioned with an intel celeron 440, singlecore 2ghz processor. One was related to compatibility with powerpack 3 and the other with the media streaming software. If you did not close the hp mediasmart server control center, as indicated in step 1, you may see a message asking you to reboot your. The connectivity test pane is a troubleshooting tool that helps you investigate issues. Problem in uninstalling and reinstalling hp media smart.
The fans were making some noise, so i powered everything down and used compressed air to blow out the dust. Feb 23, 2011 the hp mediasmart server ex487 will do a yeomans job as the hub for all the files and interconnected devices on your home network. Jan 07, 2016 i have an old mediasmart ex475 server that got corrupted. Hp adds new mac features to mediasmart server dec 29. The hp mediasmart ex487 performed extremely well in a battery of tests, and is a highly recommended product for anyone who needs a place to keep their files. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use freenas. Alex explains how to get the latest version of windows home server installed on either a ex485, ex487, ex490, ex495, x510 datavault or an lx195. An internet browser is required to run the hp mediasmart server software. Hp are assholes, they delayed this damned update for months while they did testing, and this is how it behaves users with other servers also have been having such issues.
The ex487 supports upnp media streaming to devices such as the xbox 360 and playstation 3. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system. Now hp dont actually provide any updated hardware drivers specifically for the hp mediasmart, but a. I would like to repurpose this box, i have not had it running in a year or so, i have a couple of new drives i can. Any computer system on the network that runs itunes can access music on the hp mediasmart server as an itunes shared library. Jan 16, 2009 the hp mediasmart ex487 performed extremely well in a battery of tests, and is a highly recommended product for anyone who needs a place to keep their files.
Inside home server was microsofts innovative drive extender software, giving. The company hosting this file has a trust rating of 810. These 4bay home servers came with microsoft windows home server v1 as the operating system. Hp has quickly refreshed its mediasmart servers with the new ex490 and ex495, which have arrived shortly after the secondgeneration ex485 and ex487. For those of you who have the first version of the hp mediasmart server, either the ex470 or the ex475, you may want to update the drivers for the hardware. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 ms windows home server. Level 18 49,520 49,455 9,897 16,733 message 2 of 16 18,057.
Those of us who got into whs with a hp mediasmart ex490 or 495 are in serious need of a migration plan. I have an hp notebook pc and i cant find my hp mediasmart on my computer. We tested a movie with the ps3 and never had any stuttering or pauses form the server over an 802. Good news, as this upgrade contains some extra features that will add real value to the older mediasmart servers. Hp mediasmart ex487 the hewlettpackard mediasmart server ex487 stands tall, with four drive baystwo with a 750gb drive in each, and two available for user upgrades. The server is connected to your network using gigabit ethernet. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsofts. Jan 19, 2009 the ex487 supports upnp media streaming to devices such as the xbox 360 and playstation 3. I have an old mediasmart ex475 server that got corrupted.
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