So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. For samsung print products, enter the mc or model code found on the product label. Hp has made the amazon s3 online backup and apple time machine backup features available as downloadable addins for owners of the first generation mediasmart server. Has anyone tried to repurpose it and install freenas on it. 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. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use freenas.
Hp mediasmart software update does not update the microsoft windows home server operating system. Get the best deals on hp mediasmart computer servers and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. It has worked exactly as advertisedincluding a full recovery of one of my client pcs being backed up by the home server. It has worked exactly as advertisedincluding a full recovery of one of. Looking for software for hp ex475 mediasmart server hp. 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.
Aug 14, 2016 converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. I have an hp notebook pc and i cant find my hp mediasmart on my computer. 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 announces time machinecompatible mediasmart servers. At the computer, doubleclick the windows home server icon in the system tray and log on. Hp mediasmart server centralizes digital media and files for backup, remote. Existing ex470ex475 owners will get updated features. The longgestating windows home server sounds perfect on paper.
This document applies to hp mediasmart server ex470 and ex475. 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. Ed tittel takes his apart and shows you how to upgrade and benchmark the. Mar 06, 2009 a few weeks ago, i wrote an article called backing up a mac with an hp mediasmart ex485 or ex487. New hp mediasmart home servers automatically back up macs. 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. Ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram server pdf manual download. Problem in uninstalling and reinstalling hp media smart. Hp mediasmart server ex485 and apple tv macrumors forums.
Ex475 server smartmedia hp with gg796aa hd 400gb 400gb hd ex475 with server gg796aa hp smartmedia. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system. I started getting snow leopard installed on my computers and realized that even though os x is supported somewhat there were a lot of problems with the setup. The speed and extensive features of the mediasmart ex495 home media server makes it appealing it to a wide spectrum of users, but mac audiences should be warned about the unfriendly mac setup process.
Guide hp mediasmart server ex485 snow leopard server. Hp announces release of online backup and mac backup add. Hp mediasmart computer servers for sale in stock ebay. 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. When attempting reinstall of software, a dialogue box appears saying the home connector software is already installed. Select hp mediasmart server in the left menu and click the hp update tab. No way to find a copy of the original software in the web to use the device. 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. Fan recommendations for hp ex475 mediasmart 19 posts. Dec 29, 2008 hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home servers. Backing up a mac with an hp mediasmart ex470 or ex475. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software update. Last month, hp announced a new software update for their popular mediasmart line of servers.
Hp has quickly refreshed its mediasmart servers with the new ex490 and ex495, which have arrived shortly after the secondgeneration ex485 and ex487. While most pc vendors are taking a waitandsee attitude toward the home server market, hp has dived in head first. 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 mediasmart server includes several security measures. Or where to contact hp to order a new disc pack for it. The hp online support wsant much better with a i think it should work reply. As far as this particular mediasmart server ex475, hp gives you two 500gb, 7,200rpm hard drives, for 1tb total. Fan recommendations for hp ex475 mediasmart ars technica. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home. Hp mediasmart server install the software on a mac hp. This software update is available via an automatic update, or users can select check for updates in. The article explained how to back up a mac using time machine to your hp mediasmart ex485 or ex487. Ive read several posts on various sites many of which contradict eachother on this point.
Hp mediasmart server ex475 weve been tracking hp s mediasmart server and the microsoft windows home server software that powers it ever since they were both announced back in january. Hp mediasmart server ex470, ex475 product specifications. 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. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. 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. 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. Centralize your itunes music libraries and playlists on the server for playback to any computer on the network runnig itunes. A few weeks ago, i wrote an article called backing up a mac with an hp mediasmart ex485 or ex487. 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. I have used an hp mediasmart ex475 home server for two years. 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.
Attempting to recover hp mediasmart server on an upgraded win10 desktop. Now that a lot of us have whs2011 running, whose who have a hp mediasmart server are asking what to do with their now old machines. Mar 11, 2009 hp s mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. Use the hp mediasmart software update to keep your server and home computers current with the latest hp software, online help, and new features. Went through recovery process uninstalling all software related to server. Hp mediasmart ex470 gg795aa server for sale online ebay. Hp mediasmart server installing and uninstalling the mac. Additionally, new features were added to make music, photos, and videos more mobile than ever before. Backing up a mac with an hp mediasmart ex470 or ex475 using. Lost my home server connector cd how to download or how to.
Remote access is disabled by default and must be enabled for each of the user accounts. Dec 28, 2008 ive been fortunate to have the opportunity to test both beta and final production versions of the new mediasmart server. Hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home servers. 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. For information about updating windows home server, see configuring windows update in the windows home. 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. 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. I started getting snow leopard installed on my computers and realized that even though os x is supported somewhat there were a. Now that the server has been reformated i thought i could log in via remote desktop but it doesnt look like thats possible. This was possible due to some added software that hp included with the new mediasmart servers. I started using the hp ex475 as a home server and managed to get it kind of working to my satisfaction for windows use. Does anybody have a hp mediasmart server ex485 set up with their apple tv and is using it to stream movies from it. Hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home server.
This document explains how to connect your mac to the server so you can access shared folder contents. I installed hp support assistant but this tool doesnt detect my device in the network. Lost my home server connector cd how to download or how. 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. File sharing is a key advantage of having a server. An easy way to share photos and video clips with friends and family directly from the mediasmart server. What is the currentlatest version of hp software for the mediasmart servers. This is only recommended for users who are comfortable with the terminal, or are willing to set up a headless server with vnc. Ive been fortunate to have the opportunity to test both beta and final production versions of the new mediasmart server.
Sheekamoo, i think you should be able to access your hp. Does anybody know where i can download the iso for this nas. 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. Plug in a big box of drives, and it serves as a repository for commonlyaccessed data like. 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. 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. Hps mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. We have 2 hp mediasmart ex495 manuals available for free pdf download.
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