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The company hosting this file has a trust rating of 810. The hp mediasmart server software will automatically be installed on the computer where you performed the server recovery or factory reset. Hi all, recently i received an hp ex470 server but it came without any disk the last owner lost them. Remote access is disabled by default and must be enabled for each of the user accounts. Hp mediasmart ex470 gg795aa server for sale online ebay. Ive lost my original ex470 software installation disk can anybody upload it to rapidshare or other file exchange service. Im having trouble with my hp mediasmart server ex470. Hi dodger, i got an ex470 very cheaply on fleabay without any cds or hdds do you actually need the server recovery disc does the server turn on ok.
I tried calling hp uk support on three different occasions to see if i could aquire or purchase a replacement, but each time they csr transferred me to the mediasmart server team where i. Hp ex485 mediasmart server 2 gb ram pdf user manuals. I am not using raid on my box just using two drives one for the os and programs and one for data backup. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system.
Installed openmediavault on my old hp ex470 mediasmart. The hp mediasmart server includes several security measures. Went through recovery process uninstalling all software related to server. To help recover or reset the server, the hp mediasmart server includes a server recovery disc. Hp mediasmart server ex470 memory upgrade video three of. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. Installing and removing an external usb disk drive, esata drive, sata port multiplier. To anyone with an hp 490 server i cant find the cds problem. How can i install ubuntu server on hp mediasmart model.
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Hp mediasmart server software q page 12 my digital. The sys drive on the ex470 died on wednesday morning after only 10 months of service. Each time i called i asked to be put through to the mediasmart server line. This document applies to hp mediasmart server ex470 and ex475. 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. The server has an onboard flash storage device with 256mb of space with a simple recovery operating system installed for restoring the windows home server operating system via the network. The hp mediasmart server provides a central location to keep all your files for easy access. The hp media smart server is the allinone solution to manage your media. Well, my original ex495 mediasmart server is working so well and has been for so long that ive forgotten the login password. Lost my home server connector cd how to download or how. Mar 11, 2009 hp s mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 ms windows home server. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 ms windows home. The software you will need can be found on the ex470 hidden flash, the ex4705 server recovery disk, the ex4905 server recovery disk and the ex4905 network drivers from realteks website.
Granted, the discussions dont specifically discuss the hp mediasmart recovery discs im pointing norton in that direction but for now, caution is warranted. The hp mediasmart server supports computers running microsoft windows and apple. Sheekamoo, i think you should be able to access your hp. I would put a spare hdd in your desktop, boot a linux live usb, install the os to the spare hdd, and enable ssh server. I have an hp mediasmart ex470 server and today i used my server recovery disk to put my system back into its original state.
I have a hp mediasmart ex470 home server since early 2010. Microsoft handled the software end, extolling the wonders of its windows home server whs, while the hp troops let people ooh and aah over the sexy design of its mediasmart server mss. Youve already found a solution for your hp mediasmart issue. Problem in uninstalling and reinstalling hp media smart. It has worked exactly as the advert copy says had to recover one of the pcs, actually a laptop that seems like the os was corrupted. 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. To set up the hp mediasmart server 1 connect the hp mediasmart server to your network and turn it on. A scheduled task is added to windows task scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times the schedule varies depending on the version. This appears in openmediavault as a 250mb drive connected to devsda. The following information and options are in the version. Aug 05, 2008 hp mediasmart server ex470 memory upgrade video one of four duration. View online or download hp ex470 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual. Should i remove hp mediasmart server by hewlettpackard.
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Media streaming of photos, music and videos to pcs, the entertainment center and remote devices including the iphone. The ex470 is old enough that the hardware might work out of the box with a reasonably recent linux distro. We investigated removing this device and replacing it with a larger capacity chip but we found forum. Mar 11, 2009 hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers. Apparently, its not just a server update cd you get a whole new set of cds server, recovery, and pc restore. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. The first singledrive mediasmart ex470 and identical dualdrive ex475 featured four 3. We highly suggest using antivirus software before running any files from the internet. Lx195 mediasmart server 1 gb ram server pdf manual download. Centralize your itunes music libraries and playlists on the server for playback to any computer on the network runnig itunes. Jan 09, 2010 the software you will need can be found on the ex470 hidden flash, the ex4705 server recovery disk, the ex4905 server recovery disk and the ex4905 network drivers from realteks website. I cant find the software for my hp mediasmart server ex490. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your. Hp mediasmart server is a software program developed by hewlettpackard.
However, i cant get my network to see the read more. With the server directly connected to an expendable laptop, i could always just run the recovery disk and then hopefully clean up any infection after the fact. Hp have decided to release their mediasmart v3 software to owners of the ex47x and. The article refers to ubuntu 10, but i installed 18. Hp ex490 1tb plus 3 unused expansion bays mediasmart server, power cord, ethernet cable, software installation disc, pc restore disc, server recovery disc and setup poster and hp support guides. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software.
Any computer system on the network that runs itunes can access music on the hp mediasmart server as an itunes shared library. Hp mediasmart v3 update available for older servers. Do the install and then put it back in the mediasmart server. Hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers toms hardware. I recently purchased an ex470 from a company without the server recovery disc. Hp mediasmart server software upgrade from ex470x to. I am trying to install hp mediastorage server on vmware from ex470ex475 recovery cd,i. When attempting reinstall of software, a dialogue box appears saying the home connector software is already installed.
Microsoft and hp spent a lot of time and energy at the january 2007 consumer electronics show getting people pumped up about their entry into the home server market. I am trying to install hp mediastorage server on vmware from ex470 ex475 recovery cd,i. Hp mediasmart server ex470 memory upgrade video one of four duration. 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. Conveniently centralize your files and access them from an internetconnected computer. I built an ex470 for my boss a while back, need to do server recovery and of course we have no idea where that disc is. The basic idea is to take the boot disk out of the server and put it in another pc with keyboard and video support. Hp ex470ex475 mediasmart servers datasheet a home server to enjoy your digital experiences from anywhere over the internet.
However, in the mediasmartforum archive there is a discussion about consumers purchasing 2nd hand hp mediasmarts and where to get the original or copies of the installation, pc restore and server recovery disc. Recalling an hp mediasmart server to active duty stephen. This specification is sufficient for basic windows home server duties, but if you want to run anything more advanced on your mediasmart server, then it is. Multiple pcs in your home often means photos, music, videos and files scattered about and difficult to locate. However, you can set up what hp calls disk duplication between pairs which works similarly to a raid 1 array. For additional information, see connecting the server on page 15. Hp mediasmart server specifications internal drive storage. Overview of the hp mediasmart server setup complete the following steps to set up the hp mediasmart server on your home network. The health light on the front of the server will continuously flash when its booted apparently it does that whenever windows isnt installed. An easy way to share photos and video clips with friends and family directly from the mediasmart server. 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. The problem with the hp mediasmart servers and ml series is the lack of hot swap parts and powersupplies. He says he will call me before the end of his shift to verify the disk status. Remotely access files on the server from any internet.
Hp ex490ex495 mediasmart servers the media powerhouse. The hp mediasmart server have a builtin small flash partition for windows recovery. How to create an external bootable usb server recovery thumb. May 27, 2015 i would put a spare hdd in your desktop, boot a linux live usb, install the os to the spare hdd, and enable ssh server. I created disk images of the three cds that come with the server. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or. Replacing the sys drive in windows home server on a friday night.
To update the server after an update is downloaded, click install under hp mediasmart software updates in the windows home server console. How to create an external bootable usb server recovery. Then follow the path for your mediasmart server model number to order the upgrades. Centralize and share your files and media across your home network.
Now that the server has been reformated i thought i could log in via remote desktop but it doesnt look like thats possible. Hp mediasmart server ex470 with box, instructions, cds, and vga adapter. Hp ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual pdf. Hp mediasmart server using server recovery and factory. To get updates with this choice you will have to click check for updates located in the version section. Information and links in this thread may no longer be available or relevant. Is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server.
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