Since there is no power button or desktop icon for the webcam, the only way to test and use the webcam is to open a webcam application. Page 1 of 2 20 posts go to page 1, 2 next previous topic next topic. I would love to see an installation or setting to turn off the hp software, but. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software. Alex explains how to get the latest version of windows home server installed on either a ex485, ex487, ex490, ex495, x510 datavault or an lx195. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home. Looking for software for hp ex475 mediasmart server hp. I have an hp notebook pc and i cant find my hp mediasmart on my computer. Hp has addressed a lot of this with the hp mediasmart server ex495. Hp ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual pdf. Well, my original ex495 mediasmart server is working so well and has been for so long that ive forgotten the login password. Sep 05, 2007 nevertheless, the absence of these enhancements didnt diminish my overall experience in testing the hp mediasmart home server.
To update the server after an update is downloaded, click install under hp mediasmart software updates in the windows home server console. Hps mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs. Dont expect zippy performance, its a pretty underpowered box. Hp mediasmart server key steps for setting up your. To manage the transfer i used teracopy which allowed me to test and verify the. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your. Because the ex495 runs windows home server, the initial setup requires a windows pc with an installation of microsofts connector software. While most of these other manufacturers are releasing their first home server, hp has two generations of the exseries as well as the lx195 under their belt, and undeniably the most experience making windows home server.
Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs hp. You restart your pc and boot from this cd and it will guide you through the recovery. Some internet content sites are not yet supported by this server. The good the hp mediasmart server ex495 offers fast performance. Ed tittel takes his apart and shows you how to upgrade and benchmark the. Hp mediasmart server software free download hp mediasmart. The hp ex490 media smart server is the allinone solution to manage your media. 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.
Pi3 overall, though each individual geekbench test varies widely. For mac users, the ex495 comes with external hard drive emulation software called hp mediasmart server that makes the nas appear as an external hard drive to the computer, which helps it work well. Hp mediasmart server install software on the first pc hp support. Hp says they dont support printer sharing or other device sharing scanner, external storage, web cam,etc.
Upgrading the hp ex485487 server processor mediasmart home. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 ms windows home. Once you reinitialize the server you have to reinstall the software on your pc that talks to the server. Hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers toms hardware. However, hp offers the mediasmart suite for windows 7 which includes a webcam application. Dec 14, 2009 hp s mediasmart ex495 proved to be the one of the fastest networkattached storage boxes weve ever tested. A way to transparently duplicate selected folders on separate disk drives to help protect against a hard disk failure. This document applies to hp mediasmart server ex490 and ex495. If you did not close the hp mediasmart server control center, as indicated in step 1, you may see a message asking you to reboot your computer. Hp mediasmart ex495 windows home server system featuring. The server comes with three dvds, labeled software installation disc, pc. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. The software has a similar layout to the interfaces of other nas devices, but with a look and feel that will be instantly familiar to windows users. I was recently given an old hp mediasmart ex470 server along with some.
If you encounter other issues that you or other members of the forum do not resolve, you may want to keep in mind that hp has a specific team dedicated to the hp mediasmart server products. I installed hp support assistant but this tool doesnt detect my device in the network. Youve already found a solution for your hp mediasmart issue. If you dont mind paying a premium for software, buy it without hesitation. While most of these other manufacturers are releasing their first home server, hp has two generations of the exseries as well as the lx195 under their belt, and undeniably the most experience making windows home server based devices. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the computer from locating the hp mediasmart server on your network. 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.
Reassembling and testing your mediasmart server page 1. To get updates with this choice you will have to click check for updates located in the version section. Upon checking the manufacturers website, it appears that hp ex495 mediasmart server is only compatible till windows xp. The ex495 offers a nice array of services, including backup and restore of network pcs. 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. Do the install and then put it back in the mediasmart server. Good news, as this upgrade contains some extra features that will add real value to the older mediasmart servers.
Those of us who got into whs with a hp mediasmart ex490 or 495 are in serious need of a migration plan. Mar 11, 2009 hp s mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. Apr 26, 2011 unless im alone here, i imagine there are a lot of hp mediasmart users out there pondering the exact same thing i have been. To manage the transfer i used teracopy which allowed me to test and verify. I dont have anything against the system besides the aforementioned pricing. Some broadband routers implement stateful packet inspection spi, which adds.
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. But do all these extra features work on the lower specification servers. In our throughput test, it was consistently faster than most nas servers. Many of the applications used in vista, such as cyberlink youcam and quickplay, are incompatible with windows 7. Recalling an hp mediasmart server to active duty stephen. Hp has quickly refreshed its mediasmart servers with the new ex490 and ex495, which have arrived shortly after the secondgeneration ex485 and ex487. Complete the following steps to customize the hard drive volumes to back up, or to exclude folders from the backup. If you want to get the most out of this unit go thru the back door rdp to access the ms server software directly. Nov 06, 2009 the hp mediasmart ex495 is a quality rig. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use freenas. Probably but i didnt have to do anything but plug it in and install a bit of software.
Any computer system on the network that runs itunes can access music on the hp mediasmart server as an itunes shared library. 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. Even so, i still thought there was a little something missing from that great device. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 ms windows home server. I have an older hp mediasmart server ex490, i have upgraded the processor to a dual core pentium sorry i dont have the specs at the moment, and i have a breakout board with ps2 ports for mouse and keyboard, and a vga port. Sep 14, 2009 over the past 10 months or so since hp released the ex485 and ex487 mediasmart servers, weve seen offerings from many other manufacturers entering the market.
Find great deals on ebay for hp mediasmart server and hp mediasmart server ex495. No way to find a copy of the original software in the web to use the device. Windows home server forums view topic ex490 lives with win. Discuss the hp mediasmart server ex490 and ex495 hardware.
View full hp mediasmart ex495 server specs on cnet. Aug 26, 2011 loaded plex server but have not configured it yet. This probably works on the ex490 and earlier versions of the media smart server like the ex480 and ex485, but you need to test it. Hp have decided to release their mediasmart v3 software to owners of the ex47x and ex48x range of windows home servers. Oct 02, 2009 for mac users, the ex495 comes with external hard drive emulation software called hp mediasmart server that makes the nas appear as an external hard drive to the computer, which helps it work well. How to install freenas on hp ex495 mediasmart server. The ex4857 come provisioned with an intel celeron 440, singlecore 2ghz processor. The article refers to ubuntu 10, but i installed 18. Im a software tester by trade, and i tend to find issues and bugs in most any software that i use. Has anyone tried to repurpose it and install freenas on it.
Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home server. Though the hp ex490 mediasmart server offers a webbased interface, all server configuration is actually done through the windows home server console, which must be installed on the pc. Using the mediasmart overall i like windows home server as a platform. Solved hp mediasmart ex475 smi recovery files spiceworks. I, the resident linux geek here at gear diary, was pleasantly surprised by how useful the little server was. The windows home server software installation runs only onceon the first computer. The software installation disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate with the hp mediasmart server over your network. The hp mediasmart server software installation disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate with the hp mediasmart server over your network. Discuss the hp mediasmart server ex485 and ex487 hardware. The following information and options are in the version. Hp mediasmart server, free hp mediasmart server software downloads. Turning on the hp mediasmart server connect the hp mediasmart server to a power source and to a router. Also, standard clause, you are doing this at your own risk, i am not responsible for any damage to your devices.
Hp mediasmart server, pcs, mac and tivo dvr must be on the same network also, it seems as though the mediasmart software version 3. As such i will be focusing on the effort and results, and see if all this was worthwhile. I always hated the clunky hp mediasmart software that never really worked and still will not buy anything from hp because of their lack of support for the mediasmart server. The third disk is for recovering your pc from the server after your pc burps. Install the hp mediasmart server software on one computer. The hp stuff is cool, but to be honest, i never used it past simple testing. Connecting to power and powering on to power on the server plug in. Ex490 lives with win 2016 and 2019 hybrid essentials. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 hp have decided to release their mediasmart v3 software to owners of the ex47x and ex48x range of windows home servers. Unable to connect to hp media smart server from windows 10. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system.
This document pertains to hp notebook pcs with windows 7. Nevertheless, the absence of these enhancements didnt diminish my overall experience in testing the hp mediasmart home server. How can i install ubuntu server on hp mediasmart model. Drives are correctly labeled as sata rather than scsi. Inside home server was microsofts innovative drive extender software, giving. Hp mediasmart server using server recovery and factory. Plug one end of the power cord into the servers power receptacle and the other end into an electrical outlet. Hp notebook pcs testing a webcam with mediasmart in. Over the past 10 months or so since hp released the ex485 and ex487 mediasmart servers, weve seen offerings from many other manufacturers entering the market. I understand that you are unable to connect hp media smart server ex495 running windows home server with a windows 10 computer. Hp notebook pcs testing a webcam with mediasmart in windows 7.
A webcam is built into the frame above the display screen on some hp notebooks. Hp mediasmart server key steps for setting up your server hp. Use the software installation disc to install both the hp mediasmart server software and the windows home server connector. Id add that its useful to install ssh server and perhaps xrdp for remote access, both of which ive done.
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