Installing and configuring the mediasmart server ex490 is a bit of a challenge and takes a long time. Does anybody know where i can download the iso for this nas. Hp ex490 mediasmart server no network light spiceworks. However i found the software for the ex490 which is the consumer version of the x510.
Hp mediasmart server ex490ex495 advertisement youtube. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system. Once you reinitialize the server you have to reinstall the software on your pc that talks to the server. Softwareag touts appmesh control pane to wrangle service mesh mess. Memory for hp ex490 mediasmart server computer, upgrade ex490 mediasmart server memory with 100% compatible ex490 mediasmart server hp ram modules from. Lg534ua for samsung print products, enter the mc or model code found on the product label. Hp mediasmart server users guide installing 9, 20, 28, 31, 39, 80, 244 hp mediasmart server 9, 244 additional computers 28 log 2 features 31 lpcm 125 first computer 20 hp mediasmart server 9, 20, 28, 244 m m1v 125 mac features 20 m2ts mac software 31 m3u 89, 125 windows home server connector 20 m4a 89, 125, 2, 154 221 m4v 89, 125, 2 221. Microsoft windows home server it is based on windows server 2003 and tweaked specifically for use on nas devices. Ex490 mediasmart server 2 gb ram, mediasmart ex495. After running the software installation disc on a computer it is automatically added to the list of computers that are backed up by the hp mediasmart server each night. 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.
Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the computer from locating the hp mediasmart server on your network. Excloud foundry boss to pull strings at puppet as cto, says opensource software evolves faster, is more mature long after linux, windows server containers finally arrive on microsofts azure kubernetes service api hubs multiplying. Hp mediasmart server ex490 unable to find serverinstall. You may need to login to the routers adminsitrative page to check this. I am not the owner, and if anyone objects to this being here, just whip off. Move the disk back to the mediasmart and collect the winnings. This blue ribbon support team has made this product experience one of my favorite gadget purchases in the past few years. Select an operating system and version to see available software for this product.
Attempting to recover hp mediasmart server on an upgraded win10 desktop. Hp ex490 ex495 mediasmart servers were at one time very popular option for a home server. Unspecified check warranty status manufacturer warranty has expired see details covered under manufacturer warranty covered under extended warranty, months remaining month remaining days remaining day remaining see details. Media streaming of photos, music and videos to pcs, the entertainment center and remote devices including the iphone. I got an ex490 and its my first server, so naturally it took me forever just to get it up and running.
Hp mediasmart home server ex495 hp support community. Mar 03, 2012 is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server ex490 avalable. Hp fl704aaaba station mediasmart drives nas ex490no. Ideally a 4gb memory upgrade in your mediasmart server for using zfs but you can always just choose a different file format on the nas, i have only 2gb and use raid 3. Installing an additional piece of software tightly integrates a client pcs windows media centre application with windows home server, automatically adding any media on the ex490 mediasmart server into the windows media centre client. Jul 22, 2010 the server is connected to your network using gigabit ethernet. Problem in uninstalling and reinstalling hp media smart. These 4bay home servers came with microsoft windows home server v1 as the operating system. The problem i consistently had was that the process usually failed to. Hps mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house.
Another neat feature is the ability to publish your photographs directly to flickr, facebook, picasa web albums and hps snapfish service from within the. Setting up the hp mediasmart server using the assistant 22 task 1 of 6. The article refers to ubuntu 10, but i installed 18. I really didnt use the old hp media collector for two major reasons. Hp launches mediasmart home server ex490 and ex495 with. Id add that its useful to install ssh server and perhaps xrdp for remote access, both of which ive done. The hp mediasmart server istream application is a free downloadable software application that allows you to stream your photo, music and video libraries stored on your hp mediasmart server ex490 ex495 to your iphone or ipod touch. Sep 15, 2009 the hp media collector is a feature first implemented in an earlier release of the mediasmart server, but with the new servers hp have built in some performance, customization and feedback enhancements over its previous version. 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.
Hp recently released two new versions of their mediasmart server, the ex490 and the ex495. Microsoft reveals its rolled its own quic and is testing it on microsoft 365 and in. I would totally recommend against using a consumer grade media server for business though. Hp has quickly refreshed its mediasmart servers with the new ex490 and ex495, which have arrived shortly after the secondgeneration ex485 and ex487. This article is based around upgrading the hardware in an hp mediasmart server ex490. The hp ex490 media smart server is the allinone solution to manage your media. Mediasmart home your hp mediasmart server community. Hp ex490 mediasmart server manuals hp customer support.
You restart your pc and boot from this cd and it will guide you through the recovery. The media collector allows the mediasmart server to trawl through all of your client pcs hard disks and have their. Ed tittel takes his apart and shows you how to upgrade and benchmark the. Those of us who got into whs with a hp mediasmart ex490 or 495 are in serious need of a migration plan. Upgrading the hp ex485487 mediasmart server processor. The server itself can be easily upgraded to provide additional performance. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Or where to contact hp to order a new disc pack for it. Is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server ex490 avalable.
View full hp mediasmart ex495 server specs on cnet. Oct 28, 2010 hp laptop full factory restore e2 14 17 folio g1 g2 1020 840 550 15t 17t 15z reinstall windows reset duration. The ex495 i received shipped with a single 1500gb seagate barracuda 7200. Turning your hp mss ex49x into a virtual server part 1.
Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home server. I have an hp mediasmart home server ex495 and have been having problems with it almost from the beginning. Later articles will cover installing vmware virtual server 2. Hp notebook pcs testing a webcam with mediasmart in. It was a very small even smaller than the newer gen8 proliant microserver yet feature rich home server. Turning your hp mss ex49x into a virtual server part 1 introduction. The third disk is for recovering your pc from the server after your pc burps. Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs. Hp mediasmart server ex490 hp mediasmart server ex490 has 4 usb 2. Hp mediasmart server can now automatically collect and share photos, videos and photos that are loaded onto a mac with its hp media collector software. Installation disk or down laod hp data vault x510 hp. While the ex490 was a bit complex to set up, fine tune, and master my media for this newcomer, i found the support critical in doing so. And now the geek in me wants to beef it up, however, it seems that whs seems to have gone the way of old yeller.
Excloud foundry boss to pull strings at puppet as cto, says opensource software evolves faster, is more mature long after linux, windows server containers finally arrive on microsofts azure kubernetes service. The hp media smart server is the allinone solution to manage your media. Went through recovery process uninstalling all software related to server. Complete the following steps to customize the hard drive volumes to back up, or to exclude folders from the backup. Hp mediasmart server key steps for setting up your. Hp ex490 mediasmart server choose a different product warranty status. 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. Is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server. Hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers toms hardware. The hp ex490 mediasmart server brings setandforget storage into the home, with a windows operating system and automatic backups. The good the hp mediasmart server ex495 offers fast performance, innovative digital content management, and an excellent storage and backup solution for both pcs and macs. How to install freenas on hp ex495 mediasmart server.
Windows home server forums view topic ex490 lives with. These servers have new hardware including faster processors, more memory, and higher capacity hard drives. 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. Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 dag olav. The hp mediasmart server istream application is a free downloadable software application that allows you to stream your photo, music and video libraries stored on your hp mediasmart server ex490ex495 to your iphone or ipod touch. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use freenas.
To install the openssh server on ubuntu, do a simple. Its surprisingly easy to enable remote access to the hp ex490 mediasmart server, too. Do the install and then put it back in the mediasmart server. Remember that these stats are for the ex495 and that the ex490 will be a little bit less with its lower power celeron processor.
Hps mediasmart ex495 proved to be the one of the fastest networkattached storage boxes weve ever tested. I have misplaced mine and actually answered by a verified tech support specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Software recovery media isos can be found in the link below. Sep 16, 2009 the hp server is set to use windows media player and twonky to stream movies to the upnp device but i prefer some freeware server applications like serviio great, ps3 media server nearly as good, and xbmc media center to the xbox what ps3 media sever was to the ps3 both are capable of working with most upnp devices now and have many. Hp ex490ex495 mediasmart servers were at one time very popular option for a home server. In our previous story, hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart server, we provided stepbystep instructions on how to upgrade the server and its bios to install a. First, the software appears to incorrectly assume that it runs only at times when almost no other programs are running. Media collector would run as a scheduled task, which meant at a specific time of day it would kick on and look for new media. Install windows server essentials 2012 r2 on the ex490. May 09, 2014 this is an advertisement, made by hp, to showcase the abilities of their ex490 ex495 range, running windows home server. This product detection tool installs software on your microsoft windows device that allows hp to detect and gather data about your hp and compaq products to provide quick access to support information and solutions. How can i install ubuntu server on hp mediasmart model. Dont expect zippy performance, its a pretty underpowered box.
Hp ex490 mediasmart server 2 gb ram pdf user manuals. The hp media collector is a feature first implemented in an earlier release of the mediasmart server, but with the new servers hp have built in some performance, customization and feedback enhancements over its previous version. I have an hp notebook pc and i cant find my hp mediasmart on my computer. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home. Great server but you need to know a few things before bidding. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your. 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. And its bundled hp video converter can now convert or transcode media to more devices and formats. The hp mediasmart server software installation disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate with the hp mediasmart server over your network.
The hp server is set to use windows media player and twonky to stream movies to the upnp device but i prefer some freeware server applications like serviio great, ps3 media server nearly as good, and xbmc media center to the xbox what ps3 media sever was to the ps3 both are capable of working with most upnp devices now and have many. Has anyone tried to repurpose it and install freenas on it. The ex495 offers a nice array of services, including backup and. When the webcam is operating, visit the download drivers and software and firmware page on the hp web site to look for and install the latest updated webcam drivers.
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