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1. 

   Tarun Chachra says:

   Updated at the bottom of 05/05/2009

   Hi All,

   I have used a variety of NAS solutions, such as The Drobo some time wanted to give Windows Home Server Solution shot home. I am the person whose property. I know that it is relatively easy to build a small home server, but I had so much of HP’s user interface that I wanted to give it a shot heard. Unfortunately, I bought the Amazon and had to use third party to obtain an item. . . . but it is not here and there. My review is about the product itself.

   Box contains the server, restore the rescue CD CD and CD-ROM for both Mac / PC desktops. Remove the item selection Plug the power cord and Ethernet cable to a router / switch and you’re ready to roll. The first installation is the client software of a computer, so you can put on the server. Very simple and very well-made software, which you through the entire process.

   (Side Note – HP recommends you use a router, UPNP on it so that the remote possibility that the server can be used without any problems. a list of some of the routers below. I was, unfortunately, Apple’s Airport Extreme base stations, but it was handy Dandy D-Link DIR-655 at home … which I immediately and permanently moved, so I can access the server. Product Link DIR-655: D-Link DIR-655 Extreme N Wireless Router

   When the installation is complete (5-10 minutes) you can use to start both the server and user accounts, create media synchronization , iTunes servers, etc. Very simple approach. One of the reasons why I give 5 / 5 A feature that I would mention that the apparatus more than the others, is that it has built a plug-in that I use Amazon S3 full back-up server … should normally be used for 3rd party software (Jungle Disk, which I own) to do this, but to build in to the server and the server back-up of the cloud is to introduce amazing.

   Mac Special: I wanted to see how this server will not work on a Mac, and what the consequences would be for Time Machine over the network without buying an Apple Time Capsule. Again, very simple. I have the software installed on my MacBook Pro. It has a section where you can a lot of space you want the server to use for Time Machine backup … 10 -20-30 -40-etc. gb …. Set the mode creates within the server, press the Start button, select the Time Machine preferences and this new hard drive, which included, such as the HP MediaSmart Server, and voila …. You are Smth Gigabit speeds processing time. Did I say that this one Gigabit Ethernet.

   Dynamic DNS: We all have a kind of broadband connection, as we Devices as this, and most of us to refrain from the excessive cost of pay-static IP addresses to DHCP …. but we use cable or DSL. addresses will change .. Maybe not .. but they often do not change . One of the features of WHS is to give you remote access to anything you can … and a family member or in and check out some of the files you have saved them … pictures, music, etc.. . The server is built on a feature that until two or three services …. TZO use (if I remember correctly, there is a also a free period of one years – to allow custom domain names), Microsoft offers a free domain, free if you are a Microsoft Live ID. I have the free service because it allows me to use a simple name, such as the legend. Home Server. com. Just select the name chosen server (Tarun) and it goes and if it is available … if you are all set. This is when a UPnP router will play so that Media Smart is able to set the router so that incoming connections to ports on the right the server. … voila … works like a charm. I get a server at work and download files, send, etc. … very nice and very simple.
   
   I get much more comprehensive details of the setup, but it would deprive this review. I think I’ve already written in my heart content. I really like this unit … It is a good price. I am convinced that we all can build cheaper and smaller … but yes … I would not want me to tinkering with the hardware, because it is a time consuming and I would rather hang children.

   , This is an excellent device that HP, only better with time supports.

   5 / 5

   ps. If you have questions about … you are free to speak, and I will answer them as far as I can.

   Quick Note 02.28, 2009: If you are a PC user, WHS agent then collects all the music and images on the server and makes them available … This includes the iTunes music library and playlists. If you are a Mac user … you are lucky … for automation, but you can copy the entire iTunes Music folder manually transferred to WHS. WHS makes your iTunes library and playlists from all network users. I moved my iTunes on my Mac WHS, and then simply tells iTunes to a new location … so if I add new music, podcasts, etc. .. I dont have to synchronize the folders … they just add to your iTunes Music folder on WHS … that is installed on a Mac volume. I hope that helps a little.
   
   ps .. what is Firefly WHS / HP uses iTunes …. which I think can be installed with the Drobo droboshare.

   UPDATE 03 — 06-09 – If you OpenDNS users can have some of these issues can ping and browse to your WHS via computer terminals. It is easy to correct an exception [...] … Add to your server. Example: server. if the local server is the name of the server and the. local home. I did today, and my PC is able to server without a problem. Some of routers can not face this problem. .. but I was, and as Apple’s AirPort Extreme and the D-Link. The simple fix ….

   UPDATE 03-10-09 – Compatible Routers:
   Good:
   * D-Link DGL-4100 Broadband Gigabit Gamer Lounge
   * D-Link DGL-4300 Broadband Gigabit Gamer Lounge
   * D-Link DIR — 655 Xtreme N Wireless Gigabit
   * D-Link EBR-2310 Ethernet Broadband
   * D-Link WBR-1310 Wireless-G
   * Linksys WRT150N Wireless-N Broadband < , br /> * Linksys WRT54G3G-ST Mobile Broadband Wireless G
   * WRT54GC Linksys Compact Wireless-G Broadband
   * WPN824NA Netgear RangeMax Wireless Router
   * Trendnet TEW – 631BRP Wireless N Draft
   ; BAD:
   * Linksys WRT330N Wireless-N Gigabit Gaming
   * Microsoft MN-500 Broadband Networking Wireless Base
   * Apple Airport Extreme Base Station
   * WRT55AG Linksys Wireless 4-Port
   * Qwest Actiontec m1000DSL
   * U.S. Robotics USR8001 DSL / cable to the print server

   Quick Update 03/13/2009 – Friday the 13th:
   1 server is back up to the Amazon S3 full almost every day, and I have not had a problem yet. < , br />
   2-FUN project tries to download PS3 Media Server, which is freeware, which WHS can be installed to automatically play music, videos, photos, etc., for the PS3 .. . if you have one. I will link to the comments section to send.

   3 Last but not least, today – if you want the unpleasant memory of Mcafee install .. … You can press the delete button checked, but the product remains on the list forever …. How can I remove it? It is the proportion of the Media Smart Software houses some of the files. One The files are quite large files. … more than 50MB if I’m not mistaken …. I wish I could remember the name. This is the McAfee add-in installer … if it is removed from the share of the software and the server restarts .. You will never see repeated and dont have to worry about checking the leaves.

   I know that this investigation is a long … but I do not want everyone who owns and / or is about to buy one of these units is as much information as possible. It is not easy to fall $ 600 these days, and finally something you never used. I hope that my review will help you make the right decisions.

   Quick Note: 03/24/09 – Microsoft has two WHS Power Pack. I manually set my new Dual band Airport Extreme for Apple to WHS. Just the ports you need 3 WHS box does not include the AirPort software forward. I think somone has a link to the comments section ….. also posted < br />
   Update 03/26/09 – This was alerted me comments on § I did not. You can complete picture of a Windows computer, and back via the CD provides HP. the first back up will take time, depending on how much space to use, but when its done you can better know the machine can be fully restored when the hard drive dies, etc..

   Update 05/05/09 – (happy Cinco de Mayo) – I just wanted to chime and let all know that the new version of the WHS software is available from HP. Make sure your units so that the newest and best. This new features allow the automatic conversion of video to any designated drop videos into folders. HP is also the iPhone and iPod Touch software, which connects to the server, the music and viewing photos. AWESOME features that need to do is AWESOME addition to one’s own network.

   March 9, 2010, 8:46 am
2. 

   mateo52 says:

   ** UPDATE 4-24-09: I asked for, now I have to surrender. The latest software update via remote access is now possible to stream videos, H. 264 (MP4) format. This device should not only be better and better. **

   When I was entering the market has a total storage device for my network, would EX487 is my top choice. However, as the current user of Netgear RND2150 ReadyNAS Duo 500 GB Desktop Network Attached Storage, a few of the features (and the integration of Logitech Bittorrent management), I now find essential are not so readily available in the HP device. If the functions overlap, and there are many, in any case seems EX487 easier to install and use. Although there are alternative ways to enable the device supports all the applications mentioned above, the comparative comfort of the server not to justify the cost of replacing existing NAS with the same characteristics. Determination

   < , br /> since the start-up and an Ethernet connection to the router (UPnP recommended), will the software CD is installed on your computer and easy installation process, follow any prescribed step guide. I suggest removing all firewalls before, as in my case, Norton Security can slow the process considerably. After the conclusion of the firewall short term process flowed smoothly, although my experience with HP’s part of the updates seemed much longer than the other users have reported.

   At this point you will be prompted for a user ID (up to 10 user IDs, passwords must meet the current accounts of the client PC), creating a site, the setting up remote access, and install additional components, such as TwonkyMedia Server and McAfee Security. I’m not really sure if my existing McAfee security software, so this step is to bypass, because although it is not so sure that the server is still behind the router or firewall. In addition, McAfee has a free seven months and food service. As of this date, I see no other way to use the Security Suite, but I will keep looking. A continuing annoyance of each client, and restart the computer, I get a message that the safety of the PC software is outdated or not, so it may be necessary to define the application startup, so any computer activation precedes the activation Security Suite for Windows Home Server.

   after I was convinced that the installation is complete, I decided to move one unit to another location, and instead of a direct connection to a router, I connected a Ethernet NETGEAR HD / Gaming 5 GHz Wireless-N Networking Kit (WNHDEB111) to another one where my house because I found two fans, which seems to have stabilized such a compact enclosure four possible positions, is much more than my NAS and a little disturbing to me. Scalability

   server comes with two 750GB hard drives and two expansion bays. Installation, next station only requires the installation of the tray and the insertion of CPU. Unlike most competitive priced NAS-RAID units, the dismissal is the only option, the user can choose to complete the storage, use or specify a file over a number of overlapping functions. This function is similar to RAID0. The server has four USB ports and eSATA port can be connected to another external drive, or (and this is not highlighted in the documents) mortgages printers access from any networked PC.

   Backup / Restore

   to 10 computers can be defined as a separate backup job, either automatically or manually. If you have an application to the shadow copy, continuous backup of changed files have works the same way. Only one copy of the shared files are stored (or two, if the overlap is not activated). The server itself can back up an external hard drive, or Amazon S3-based payment service that costs $ and examined. 15 gigabytes per first 50 TB is far too expensive for my taste. HP is also the operating system / recovery disks for both PC and server. Strangely enough, but the system seems to be the creation of rubbish on the server. Remote Access

   After making your personal website through one of the many alternative sources, and creating user accounts on the server, you a link to the following positions: HPPhoto Publisher, which images can be published: Snapfish, Flicker, Facebook, or Picasa albums HPPhoto public, media, streaming music and images from computers or mobile devices that access the shared files to the or the Remote Desktop server and client computers, or browse through the files / folders on the server. Files can be uploaded or downloaded from the server. There are some security risks associated with remote access function, but they may be limited to the extent that changing the settings of your router. Another plus HP MediaSmart NAS units of years, even though similar services are available in the NAS, the server that handles dynamic IP addresses very effectively, so no cost to a fixed address some of the Internet should be avoided. And if there is no activity after long-distance link for about 15 minutes, you automatically. Moment (March 09), remote access to computers only work IEXPLORE browser. Other features access to remotely accessible from any browser.

   Media Streaming Music / Video files can be sent to different devices, such as game unit and other media receivers. Most of the devices are detected via UPnP, or in many cases can be defined manually. The server is a Windows Media Player to connect, collect and count TwonkyMedia Firefly and stream your iTunes files. As I said in the beginning, I think that two functions are incomplete without a supplier partnerships for the Logitech Squeezebox or the BitTorrent client manager of a service provider. Logitech SqueezeCenter case the application can be installed on your computer, and music from the server, but it requires that the devices are active, while the server version of the Netgear NAS resident of the use of electrical equipment to reduce. Similarly, BitTorrent clients, usually valid for 24 hours of sowing two devices are now required to remain active. Conclusion

   for anyone looking for the first time Network Storage NAS solution or replacement for a bit of flexibility, regardless the level of user technical experience, this device seems a good choice. It is an advanced and meets the requirements of the users in advance, but it is easy to understand, with a modest demands and needs. Equally important, the capacity can be expanded to meet the future growth of your own home network.

   March 9, 2010, 10:44 am
3. 

   midnight821 says:

   Owners of the first generation of HP’s MediaSmart Home Server, I was very interested in seeing EX487/EX485 as good models of quality and performance. If you’re new MediaSmart product line, or GS Home Server on this topic, you can enjoy to the EX487 (and the EX485) bid. If you are a current owner of the first generation product, the update may be a tossup for you.

   I do not spend much time for each character EX485/487, because it is well documented. It provides a simple and easy to use centralized storage for home and the possibility of a back-up PC and Mac. You can also access streaming media (photos, music, video, etc.) to other devices and sharing photos with family and friends, and receive files remotely via a web browser. One of the great features of Home Server is to install additional components, most of which are freely available on the Internet. You can use the possibility to download RSS content, add photo sharing options, and many other improvements. However, through the Home Server, more features, but I want to concentrate on things that can be detected by the photo or product information.

   In the first place, I am impressed by the quality, HP has been taken to a Home Server product. The product is sturdy and a great job of mixing the metal structure of the company and lightweight plastics. This product feels good hands and the design is clean and concise. They fit a lot into a small package. While the server itself is a little heavier than you would expect, it is compact and fits in anywhere.

   Second EX485/487 hardware momentum than its predecessors. CPU 0 was bumped up to 2 GHz Intel (or AMD 1 8GHz) and memory has been increased from 2 GB (instead of 512). Do not underestimate the updates, because they have little Peppi ness server to add. Browse through the server, file transfer, and through the user interface and menus are all accelerated these updates. Storage has been bumped to 750 (for EX485) and 1 5TB (in EX487). You can easily add storage to drop them, adding a USB or eSATA, and give Home Server drives add to the storage pool.

   Part of the software features are added. Online Backup Resources and the Mac Time Machine support are top of the list. There was also some improvement in connector software. Owner of a previous model, I would say that HP is a great offer for updates, and look forward to continue all their models. They seem to be given to their Home Server product family.

   Finally, the Home Server is a great addition to my home network. I work in the IT industry, and when I get home I really do not want to tinker with all of your own home appliances. I just want my stuff at work and the HP MediaSmart Home Server fits this criteria. Simply put: it works. I have not had problems with the hardware or software, and I trust that the product is safe for the files (this does not mean you do not have other methods to back). If you have a previous update of the model itself may be questionable and the price of the extra features. It was certainly add hardware, but it does not necessarily have an update for all needs. Otherwise, I highly recommend this product, beginner or expert.

   1/2/2010 UPDATE: HP has released different versions of the Smart Home Media Servers, and I give this update EX487, but HP’s MediaSmart Home Server line in general. Home Server is more suited for my home network, in addition to full-time. Microsoft has released several updates from the OS. I have renovated several different files and systems from the ground up using the server for backup and restore function. It worked perfectly. I have used many backup and restore programs and the Home Server, most of them to win. Reinstatement was fast, efficient and humane. I am also using Home Server for access to more away from home. The ability to access files, music, photos, videos (possibly PC) is awesome. I also streaming content on my HDTV using the Xbox 360 Again, it worked without problems. HP EX487 or HP Media Smart Home Server, there is still a good buy.

   March 9, 2010, 11:10 am
4. 

   W. Munro says:

   This is truly an amazing product. I already owned the original version and upgrade to this new version.

   If you have any doubt what the main uses of Home Server, I would sum them:

   1) File reunion – centralize the storage of files in the economy. Instead of the widely spread files to multiple computers, you can satisfy that need for many people in their own economies, all stored in a central server, accessible via the network. This works well in photos, music, videos, and in particular, because they take a lot of wasted space, as the store separately on each computer in the house. But this only works well on a regular documents such as Word, Excel, etc., so everyone has the ability to file the same, the latest version, etc.

   2) Computer Use Backup / Restore – Home Server backup and restore software and functionality is powerful and effective, but not difficult to manage or regulation. Backup software is a backup of all computers in the home network, so you do not have to worry about a separate process for each computer. It is also the only store one copy of all common stocks, so even if you end up having multiple copies of large files such as music, videos, photos, no back-up mode does not become clogged with unnecessary copies of the same store. Most people do not think much of the restored “Backup / Restore” only if they already have – but I’m not entirely hard drive is not on my computer about 3 months ago, and the Home Server Restore worked well! In fact I did not have a complete picture of my Vista PC backup sep disc (a standard form Backup / Restore, which is part of Vista Ultimate), and not restore the computer at all! But the Home Server backup and restore went through without hiccups.

   3) Streaming Media – Basically the “publication” of music, videos or photos of the entire home network, and now via the Internet! If you have a place in your house (living room, for example), if you want to view photos, music, movies, a server, but you want to buy, and close any extra computer just to use a variety of these “media – recipients access to the “stream” their own server and then do not play photos, music and videos you want. most of the game consoles (eg Xbox, Playstation) now support this feature, and many other similar devices available are.

   4) Internet home page content – all (or part of) the contents of your home computer may be available through the Internet. (you setup your own link.) so easy access to your files remotely – great when you travel, business travel or even while in the office, but you have a file from home. This new version of the Media Smart Server supports streaming music, videos, photos over the Internet .

   All in all a good product, even if you do not need all the features above. Files and Centralized Backup / Restore completely worth it for me, and the media and the internet is a bonus! As a network drive (NAS) solutions for cost almost the same price, and here you get the whole computer much more possibilities.

   have some elements of the software HP, which is a bit tight and not super easy to install – especially the media and the Internet. So if these two features are crucial for the region, and you’re not as comfortable and determining the software, you can not that you want someone you can ask for help.

   March 9, 2010, 1:01 pm
5. 

   Mannina Magha says:

   The primary motivation for the MediaSmart Home Server is back up all software, movies, photos, videos, video will be distributed to the media at home for many – some are my laptop, desktop, CD / DVDs. . . . Now I am in a house where all my information – I can use to find where in the world.

   Server properties are fulfilled more than what I asked, and make a lot of things I thought impossible – such as streaming media, pictures and videos throughout the network, so that the authorized user be used anywhere in the Internet + own subdomain!

   The installation is almost over at least 15 minutes.
   (1) Unbox and the server to make
   (2) Connect the power cable to the server
   (3) Connect the LAN / Ethernet cable from the router to the server
   (4) Start the server
   (5) Install the software on another laptop / desktop on the same network as that in which the server is installed: – Remember you need to install this software on every laptop / desktop you want to back up your data – that the guests / authorized user means that do not have this software installed, can not back up your PC to the server, but they can still send and view files that you can find them a
   (6) When the program is installed, it automatically detects the server, and network connection. Now, from the moment you can manage server access, provileges, backup and more from any PC / desktop, if you have the software installed

   ; effortlessness’m pretty gadget guy and I find it a bit difficult to define for the first time that it could be because I thought it purely a network drive, although it is not. If you have a similar view on this server, you need to get over the fact that the learning curve and that this is a server that comes with Windows Home Server software, and there are a number of things can and can not do.

   (1) PC Backup Configuration: Very simple: You can, for example, that a back-up in the laptop / desktop intervals – the software is smart enough to some of the temporary files to store and you have the possibility of unwanted data backup ignored your laptop / desktop.

   (2) Media Configuration Backup: Simple, but a little confusing: In addition to the backup computer, you can use the server for backup photos, videos and music, and they are folders that correspond to the names of the server, but it is very easy to edit, there are a few limitations, for example, you have the option to choose the folders for music, “My Music” folder or the “All Folders “no way you can configure to retrieve music from the Custom folder, eg C: English Bryan Adams – has all the folders or” My Music folder, which is lower than the profile settings. The second thing, which I find I was puzzling that although the configuration of the media back, because there is no position that is configured for thought, if this issue has not been established, or if there is anything left.
   
   (3) Amazon S3 backup: Service offers Amazon S3 backup – I have an account, so I can not comment on.

   (4) Flow Media: Very easy to set, you can share / send music and photos. Excuse me, you can not stream videos, so you can not place the video file server is not a remote computer, and watch the streaming video, you can still use the video and the local use

   FAQ:
   (1) Can I use this money – to connect and display their work? < br />,> it is not possible, the server is not a video port, or something on the screen plug

   (2) Can I download files from the Remote?
   Yes, you can access for users with a fine degree of granularity of the specific folders that they upload / read only / no access to

   (3) Can I add more hard drives / external media / flash drives?
   Yes, add 2 extra SATA drives BASYS server. You can also flash drives / pen drive or other status, which goes to the USB drive. When you physically connect to a server drive, you have the server management console and configure the hard disk, either a primary or a backup disk. Warning: – The server in the form of an external drive you add, so you

   (4) Is it always is, how much power it consumes?
   It is always on, but there are several power management options to sleep, and less power.

   (5) What is the purpose of having 2 hard disks? The reason why this unit has 2 hard drives, an overlap / redundancy itself. For example, if you copy the movie file from the server, it considers to be 2 copies – one for each hard drive so that if one drive fails, is it available to others.

   When configuring a backup of the PC / media – there are options if you do not enforce, do not overlap – you could do this not so important things, or to temporarily store large amounts of data

   Update # 1 ~ ~
   I see it even more fun to work with this:
   (1) You can remote desktop to this server! Yes! Go Home > Programs-> Accessories-> Remote Desktop and enter the IP address or the name of the server (HPSERVER) and click Connect – You have a new desktop and a more efficient management server Yout laptop / desktop

   March 9, 2010, 2:50 pm

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