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Control Center Software that runs on network PCs to give all network users the ability to browse shared folders on the HP MediaSmart Server, add photos and video clips to the HP Photo Webshare and perform an immediate backup of their computer. As expected, HP continues to offer the base model and deluxe models at different storage sizes. However, HP has ditched the two hard drive approach in the deluxe mode and instead opted for a single, larger drive. The EX490 ships with a single 1TB hard drive, which is a good step up from the 750GB drive in the EX485. By now you've hopefully read the release announcement as well as my full review of the new HP MediaSmart Server EX490 and EX495. Once I finished the review, I almost immediately started taking apart my EX495, purely in the best interest of all you readers, of course. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your.This is HP's 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.
Manufacturer | Hewlett Packard |
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Cost | US$599 (EX470) US$749 (EX475) |
Type | Home Server |
Processor | AMDSempron 3400+ |
Frequency | 1.8 GHz |
Memory | 512 MB |
Ports | Gigabit Ethernet 4 USB 2.0 1 eSATA |
Power consumption | ~52 W (idle, single drive) to ~99 W (full load, 4 drives) |
Weight | 5.17 kg (EX470) 5.76 kg (EX475) |
Dimensions | 14 cm x 25 cm x 23 cm |
The HP MediaSmart Server was a home server from Hewlett-Packard that ran Microsoft's Windows Home Serveroperating system.
Models[edit]
As of October 2008, the HP MediaSmart Server is sold in two models, EX470 (RRP US$599) and EX475 (RRP US$749). They feature a 1.8 GHzAMDSempron 3400+ processor, one Gigabit Ethernet port, four internal SATA drive bays, four USB 2.0 ports and one eSATA port.[1] The two models are identical with the exception of the amount of included storage: the EX470 has one 500 GB hard drive preinstalled, while the EX475 has two 500 GB hard drives preinstalled.
Hackers and enthusiasts have modded the EX470 by adding a VGA monitor,[2] upgrading the memory from 512 MB to 2 GB[3] and upgrading the processor to a 2.6 GHz AMD LE-1640.[4]
On December 29, 2008, HP announced two more models, the EX485 and the EX487, available for pre-orders starting on January 8, 2009. The newer models include support for Apple's Time Machine backup software. They also use a 2.0 GHz IntelCeleron processor, replacing the AMD Sempron from the old models. Other features include a revamped user interface and larger preinstalled hard drives (one 750 GB drive for the EX485; two 750 GB drives in the EX487).[5]
On April 30, 2009, HP announced the MediaSmart Server LX195 which was intended to be a low-cost entry into the Home Server market.[6] The new model featured a single internal 640 GB drive, a 1.6 GHz IntelAtom 230 processor, 1 GB of DDR2 memory, Gigabit Ethernet, and four USB ports for storage expansion. The software features included with the LX195 are the same as the initial launch features of the EX485/EX487 server
On September 14, 2009, HP launched two new MediaSmart servers. The EX490 comes with 1 TB of hard disk storage and costs $549, while the EX495 comes with 1.5 TB and costs $699 both 7200 rpm. The 490 comes with an Intel Celeron Processor 2.2 GHz and the 495 with an Intel Pentium Processor Dual Core 2.5 GHz.[7]
On November 30, 2010, The Windows Home Server team at Microsoft confirmed rumors that HP would not be offering hardware for the next version of Windows Home Server (codenamed 'Vail'), and that HP would stop selling MediaSmart servers altogether after the end of the calendar year 2010.[8]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Product Information'. Hewlett-Packard. Retrieved 2008-11-06.[dead link]
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20120211112747/http://www.homeserverhacks.com/2008/03/attaching-vga-monitor-to-your-hp-ex470.html
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20110810095635/http://www.homeserverhacks.com/2007/12/upgrade-memory-in-your-hp-ex470.html
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20110712214729/http://www.homeserverhacks.com/2008/03/add-performance-to-your-hp-ex470-with.html
- ^'HP debuts Mac-compatible MediaSmart ex485 / ex487 home servers'. Engadget. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
- ^'HP announces new MediaSmart Server LX195'. MediaSmartServer.net. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
- ^http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/can.do?landing=notebook&storeName=accessories&category=notebook_hp&subcat1=home_servers&catLevel=1
- ^'HP MediaSmart Server to retire'. Microsoft. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
External links[edit]
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Hp Ex495 Specs
Wow how time flies. On Christmas 2009, my wife gave me an HP MediaSmart EX490. If I was a geek back then, I'm really a geek now! Thanks to the MediaSmart, I've learned a lot. Especially about some things I never really gave much thought to, like streaming home media. I wanted the server for backups, but it turned out to be so much more.
I helped my trusty EX490 along with a CPU upgrade and more memory, and it helped my family out by not only keeping our data safe, but also by streaming media for the young'ins. My daughter was 2 at the time I got the server and my son was born in April 2010. So the media kept us entertained too for those middle-of-the-night feedings.
Less than a year later, Microsoft pulled the carpet out from beneath our feet by announcing they were killing off Windows Home Server's most endearing feature, Drive Extender. Many folks vowed to stay with WHS v1, no matter what Microsoft was going to put out. I too had invested a lot of energy into WHS v1, with my free Home Server SMART add-in, which many of you continue to run today. And every now and again, a donation comes in. Thank you!
Hp Mediasmart Server Ex495
As someone who works in IT and lives on the bleeding edge of technology, I felt the desire to move on to WHS 2011 despite Microsoft's transgressions. A friend of mine was selling an EX487, so I bought that off of him, and like the EX490, upgraded the CPU and memory. Now I could tinker with WHS 2011 while still running WHS v1!
Despite the lack of Drive Extender, WHS 2011 did a good job. And it gave me an opportunity to come out with a new edition of Home Server SMART, and its companion shareware product WindowSMART. The fact that WHS 2011 supported the x64 processor and full 4GB of memory was a big help too. Plus, a couple of private developers kept the Drive Extender spirit alive with their offerings – Drive Bender and StableBit Drive Pool.
Sadly Microsoft abandoned the 'home server' concept after WHS 2011. They released Windows Server 2012 Essentials, followed by an R2 version, but neither were ever priced appropriately for home users. Plus Microsoft's first crack at resurrecting Drive Extender, now called Storage Spaces, fell short of the mark. I appreciate that Microsoft realized the err of their ways in killing off Drive Extender in the first place, but the first release of Storage Spaces seemed a lot slower and not quite as reliable as Drive Bender or StableBit.
Hp Mediasmart Ex490 Specs
Then a couple years ago, my trusty EX490 seemed to give up the ghost. Thankfully it was just a bad power supply. A good company called Overtek in the UK came to the rescue with a compatible power supply, and my EX490 was back up and running.
Fast forward to today, and I've got a small business running from both my EX487 and EX490, and I've got another EX490 on the way, bought from a fellow MediaSmartServer.net member. A friend of mine runs a small business and wants an onsite backup capability, along with remote access. She didn't want a budget buster, and knowing how reliable the EX490 is, I was happy to order one up for her.
Hp Mediasmart Server Iso
While some may regard the EX4xx servers as old, obsolete and outdated, I beg to differ. Arguably I believe this is one of HP's best products, even if it never gained the market traction HP hoped it would gain. It's small, reliable, still supports the latest operating systems (including Windows Server 2012 R2) and also supports the latest high-capacity hard drives. And SSDs too! Thanks to our good friend Charles and VOV Technology, you can add video and keyboard/mouse capabilities.
- ^'Product Information'. Hewlett-Packard. Retrieved 2008-11-06.[dead link]
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20120211112747/http://www.homeserverhacks.com/2008/03/attaching-vga-monitor-to-your-hp-ex470.html
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20110810095635/http://www.homeserverhacks.com/2007/12/upgrade-memory-in-your-hp-ex470.html
- ^https://web.archive.org/web/20110712214729/http://www.homeserverhacks.com/2008/03/add-performance-to-your-hp-ex470-with.html
- ^'HP debuts Mac-compatible MediaSmart ex485 / ex487 home servers'. Engadget. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
- ^'HP announces new MediaSmart Server LX195'. MediaSmartServer.net. Retrieved 2009-05-07.
- ^http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/can.do?landing=notebook&storeName=accessories&category=notebook_hp&subcat1=home_servers&catLevel=1
- ^'HP MediaSmart Server to retire'. Microsoft. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to HP MediaSmart Server. |
Hp Ex495 Specs
Wow how time flies. On Christmas 2009, my wife gave me an HP MediaSmart EX490. If I was a geek back then, I'm really a geek now! Thanks to the MediaSmart, I've learned a lot. Especially about some things I never really gave much thought to, like streaming home media. I wanted the server for backups, but it turned out to be so much more.
I helped my trusty EX490 along with a CPU upgrade and more memory, and it helped my family out by not only keeping our data safe, but also by streaming media for the young'ins. My daughter was 2 at the time I got the server and my son was born in April 2010. So the media kept us entertained too for those middle-of-the-night feedings.
Less than a year later, Microsoft pulled the carpet out from beneath our feet by announcing they were killing off Windows Home Server's most endearing feature, Drive Extender. Many folks vowed to stay with WHS v1, no matter what Microsoft was going to put out. I too had invested a lot of energy into WHS v1, with my free Home Server SMART add-in, which many of you continue to run today. And every now and again, a donation comes in. Thank you!
Hp Mediasmart Server Ex495
As someone who works in IT and lives on the bleeding edge of technology, I felt the desire to move on to WHS 2011 despite Microsoft's transgressions. A friend of mine was selling an EX487, so I bought that off of him, and like the EX490, upgraded the CPU and memory. Now I could tinker with WHS 2011 while still running WHS v1!
Despite the lack of Drive Extender, WHS 2011 did a good job. And it gave me an opportunity to come out with a new edition of Home Server SMART, and its companion shareware product WindowSMART. The fact that WHS 2011 supported the x64 processor and full 4GB of memory was a big help too. Plus, a couple of private developers kept the Drive Extender spirit alive with their offerings – Drive Bender and StableBit Drive Pool.
Sadly Microsoft abandoned the 'home server' concept after WHS 2011. They released Windows Server 2012 Essentials, followed by an R2 version, but neither were ever priced appropriately for home users. Plus Microsoft's first crack at resurrecting Drive Extender, now called Storage Spaces, fell short of the mark. I appreciate that Microsoft realized the err of their ways in killing off Drive Extender in the first place, but the first release of Storage Spaces seemed a lot slower and not quite as reliable as Drive Bender or StableBit.
Hp Mediasmart Ex490 Specs
Then a couple years ago, my trusty EX490 seemed to give up the ghost. Thankfully it was just a bad power supply. A good company called Overtek in the UK came to the rescue with a compatible power supply, and my EX490 was back up and running.
Fast forward to today, and I've got a small business running from both my EX487 and EX490, and I've got another EX490 on the way, bought from a fellow MediaSmartServer.net member. A friend of mine runs a small business and wants an onsite backup capability, along with remote access. She didn't want a budget buster, and knowing how reliable the EX490 is, I was happy to order one up for her.
Hp Mediasmart Server Iso
While some may regard the EX4xx servers as old, obsolete and outdated, I beg to differ. Arguably I believe this is one of HP's best products, even if it never gained the market traction HP hoped it would gain. It's small, reliable, still supports the latest operating systems (including Windows Server 2012 R2) and also supports the latest high-capacity hard drives. And SSDs too! Thanks to our good friend Charles and VOV Technology, you can add video and keyboard/mouse capabilities.
Yes, the MediaSmart Server is a powerful little machine. Over the years I've tried out several different heavy-hitting applications on it, like SQL Server, SharePoint and even Exchange. It ran them all, just not at once.
Today my EX487 and EX490 press on…backing up everything, streaming media and providing me remote access no matter where I am. It's been a fun five years. Thank you HP for building us such a great product, and thank you for HP for building a product that helped bring together such a great community here at MediaSmartServer.net!
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Article by Alex Kuretz
I'm Alex Kuretz, and I'm the founder of MediaSmartServer.net. I was the Lead Test and Integration Engineer at HP for the MediaSmart Server until April 2008 when I moved on to other opportunities outside HP. I've kept active in the Windows Home Server community, creating several add-ins and helping users make the most of their Home Servers.