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Aug 14, 2016 converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. It has worked exactly as advertisedincluding a full recovery of one of. Hp mediasmart server ex470, ex475 product specifications. Hp announces time machinecompatible mediasmart servers. Lost my home server connector cd how to download or how. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home. I started using the hp ex475 as a home server and managed to get it kind of working to my satisfaction for windows use. Remotely access files on the server from any internet. Does anybody have a hp mediasmart server ex485 set up with their apple tv and is using it to stream movies from it. The article explained how to back up a mac using time machine to your hp mediasmart ex485 or ex487. Hps mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. 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. I installed hp support assistant but this tool doesnt detect my device in the network.
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We have 2 hp mediasmart ex495 manuals available for free pdf download. Installing your hda on an old hp mediasmart server, previously used for windows home server, will bring all the benefits of amahi to the small device. Has anyone tried to repurpose it and install freenas on it. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system. Ive read several posts on various sites many of which contradict eachother on this point. Select hp mediasmart server in the left menu and click the hp update tab. A few weeks ago, i wrote an article called backing up a mac with an hp mediasmart ex485 or ex487. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use freenas. Everything you need to know about the latest smartphones, tablets, smartwatches and more. Does anybody know where i can download the iso for this nas. Plug in a big box of drives, and it serves as a repository for commonlyaccessed data like. Backing up a mac with an hp mediasmart ex470 or ex475 using.
Ed tittel takes his apart and shows you how to upgrade and benchmark the. Or where to contact hp to order a new disc pack for it. Hp has quickly refreshed its mediasmart servers with the new ex490 and ex495, which have arrived shortly after the secondgeneration ex485 and ex487. Hps mediasmart server lx195 is a very cleverly designed machine that is definitely the most beautiful and smartly designed home media server weve seen, but you. Dec 28, 2008 ive been fortunate to have the opportunity to test both beta and final production versions of the new mediasmart server. New hp mediasmart home servers automatically back up macs. Hp mediasmart ex470 gg795aa server for sale online ebay. View and download hp ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual online. Domaci server hp mediasmart ex495 od vydani naseho posledniho pribehu v breznu roku 2009 o hackovani serveru hp mediasmart zalozenych na technologii amd prvni generace konkretne modelu ex470 a ex475 spolecnost hp vydala v teto serii produktu windows home server ne jednu, ale dve dalsi generace. Hp mediasmart server ex475 weve been tracking hps mediasmart server and the microsoft windows home server software that powers it ever since they were both announced back in. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software update.
I have an hp mediasmart ex470 server and today i used my server recovery disk to put my system back into its original state. The hp online support wsant much better with a i think it should work reply. Guide hp mediasmart server ex485 snow leopard server. Use the hp mediasmart software update to keep your server and home computers current with the latest hp software, online help, and new features. Last month, hp announced a new software update for their popular mediasmart line of servers. At the computer, doubleclick the windows home server icon in the system tray and log on. While most pc vendors are taking a waitandsee attitude toward the home server market, hp has dived in head first.
Feb 14, 2009 does anybody have a hp mediasmart server ex485 set up with their apple tv and is using it to stream movies from it. When attempting reinstall of software, a dialogue box appears saying the home connector software is already installed. As far as this particular mediasmart server ex475, hp gives you two 500gb, 7,200rpm hard drives, for 1tb total. It was the first to release home servers running the microsoft os when it launched the mediasmart ex470 and ex475 more than a year ago. An easy way to share photos and video clips with friends and family directly from the mediasmart server.
The hp mediasmart server administrator assigns a user name and password for up to 10 users plus an additional predefined guest user account. Problem in uninstalling and reinstalling hp media smart. Ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram server pdf manual download. Fan recommendations for hp ex475 mediasmart ars technica. This software update is available via an automatic update, or users can select check for updates in. Dec 29, 2008 hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home servers. Hp have also stated that the server online backup addin amazon s3 will also be made available and although no time frame has been given we. The synology has 4 x 4tb drives configured as a raid 5 array and this stores all our personal and work files and our very large photo archive. Hp mediasmart computer servers for sale in stock ebay. This is only recommended for users who are comfortable with the terminal, or are willing to set up a headless server with vnc. Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs. Hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home servers.
Fan recommendations for hp ex475 mediasmart 19 posts. The longgestating windows home server sounds perfect on paper. Ex475 server smartmedia hp with gg796aa hd 400gb 400gb hd ex475 with server gg796aa hp smartmedia. I have an hp notebook pc and i cant find my hp mediasmart on my computer. I started getting snow leopard installed on my computers and realized that even though os x is supported somewhat there were a. Apr 26, 2011 those of you who have been following our missingremote podcast are familiar with the dilemma i have been facing for the last few monthsdo i dare take the plunge on my one and only windows home server system, based off of an hp mediasmart ex495, and upgrade to the new and improved whs 2011. Lost my home server connector cd how to download or how to.
On the settings screen you will need to enter the server name and the server s administrator password so that the mac software can access your server. Hp announces release of online backup and mac backup addins for ex470 ex475 ive just received an announcement from hp with some welcome news for ex470 and ex475 owners. Centralize your itunes music libraries and playlists on the server for playback to any computer on the network runnig itunes. I have used an hp mediasmart ex475 home server for two years. 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. I have word direct from hp that the mac backup feature, which is to be made available on the new ex485ex487 models of the mediasmart server will also be available to existing ex470ex475 owners as well.
Mar 11, 2009 hp s mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. Hp mediasmart server install the software on a mac hp. Existing ex470ex475 owners will get updated features. Hp announces release of online backup and mac backup add. Hp mediasmart server ex470 gg795aa with original restore discs no hdd hp mediasmart. Hp mediasmart server centralizes digital media and files for backup, remote access, sharing and uploading to social media sites.
Hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers toms hardware. Hp mediasmart server centralizes digital media and files for backup, remote. Remote access is disabled by default and must be enabled for each of the user accounts. Dec 29, 2008 i have word direct from hp that the mac backup feature, which is to be made available on the new ex485ex487 models of the mediasmart server will also be available to existing ex470 ex475 owners as well. File sharing is a key advantage of having a server. I have my server set up to power itself down every evening and restart in the morning, 90% of the time, this works great, 10% the system hangs. For many years we have used our old hp mediasmart ex475 whs windows home server box as a secondary nas drive on our home network to keep a backup from our main synology diskstation nas drive. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. Now that the server has been reformated i thought i could log in via remote desktop but it doesnt look like thats possible. 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. What is the currentlatest version of hp software for the mediasmart servers. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software.
Hp mediasmart server ex485 and apple tv macrumors forums. Check out our mediasmart servers, which provide remote access to files on the server, automatic backup of all networked pcs, media streaming across your home network, a. For samsung print products, enter the mc or model code found on the product label. The hp mediasmart server includes several security measures. For information about updating windows home server, see configuring windows update in the windows home. Sheekamoo, i think you should be able to access your hp. This was possible due to some added software that hp included with the new mediasmart servers. Hello, i was given a mediasmart ex490 with whs key on the bottom but he has said that he had wiped it completely to remove his personal data. The hp mediasmart server enables you to place documents, music, photos, or videos on the server and share them with all of the macs and pcs on your network. Backing up a mac with an hp mediasmart ex470 or ex475.
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