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EX495 vs. EX490 vs. LX195 - Which MediaSmart Server is Right For Me?
Before the launch of the LX195, it was pretty easy to figure out which of HPs two MediaSmart Server models would be the right fit for you. Since the only difference was the amount of... More »
HP Confirms 3.0 Upgrade for Legacy EX Series Owners, Available December
HP's promised upgrade for previous generation MediaSmart Server is taking one step closer to reality. According to this statement from HP's Allen Buckner, HP plans to make a 3.0 upgrade disc available to all legacy... More »
MediaSmart Home Interview: HP's Charlie Shilling Discusses the EX490 and EX495
The MediaSmart Server EX490 and EX495 are HP's latest flagship home servers. Armed with faster processors, more spacious hard drives, additional flexibility for expansion, loads of enthusaist friendly media features, and a new lower price,... More »
How To Perform A Full Restore Of Your Mac With HP EX495 MediaSmart Server Using Time Machine
One of the most requested features in the previous generation of MediaSmart Servers, the EX485 & 487 , was the ability to perform a "full restore" from Time Machine backups stored on the server. See,... More »
Datasheet: HP MediaSmart Server EX490 / EX495
The Media PowerHouse! The HP Media Smart Server is the all-in-one solution to manage your media: a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media and content for sharing with family and friends, and enable you to enjoy your digital media while at home or away.
More »The New HP MediaSmart Server EX485 & EX487 - Unboxed and Reviewed
It's been a little over a year since the debut of HP's Windows Home Server based MediaSmart Server, offering customers a simple, well-built, and powerful solution for backup, storage, and media sharing. Rumors of the... More »
Setting Up Router Port Forwarding
On your MediaSmart Server, you can allow remote access (incoming requests from the Internet) by configuring three open ports on the Windows Home Server firewall. Port 80 will accept Web requests. Port 443 is for... More »
HP MediaSmart Server EX490 / EX495 Hands On Review
Thought you had to wait until sometime next year to get your mitts on a new HP MediaSmart Server? Think again. HP's hitting the upcoming holiday season at full steam, armed with a third generation... More »
FAQ: HP MediaSmart Server ex485 and ex487
Welcome to the HP MediaSmart Server ex485 & ex487 FAQ! This FAQ is intended to answer many of the common questions about the HP MediaSmart Server ex485 and ex487. Please check here, and in other... More »
Using The HP MediaSmart Server EX485/487 To Access Your Media Remotely
In just a few simple steps, you can configure your MediaSmart Server to become accessible remotely, and listen to your favorite tunes in virtually any browser.
More »Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
Blinking red—power on test has failed or BIOS failed |
5 | pardizzone October 17, 2009 9:42 PM |
WHS Console Blank |
3 | hb103 September 10, 2009 8:25 PM |
Multiple Media Smart Servers |
3 | JohnBick April 29, 2009 6:34 AM |
Rising System Temperatures |
18 | JohnBick April 24, 2009 2:54 PM |
MediaShare for Ex485 / Ex487? |
13 | zoltank April 20, 2009 1:32 PM |
Windows Media Player is Not Shared |
new | Warpraptor April 19, 2009 10:55 AM |
how do i know if updated? |
2 | JohnBick April 14, 2009 6:10 PM |
Intermitant connection problem with server |
7 | JohnBick December 10, 2008 4:46 PM |
ISP Issues With HP MediaSmart Server |
6 | Martimus November 29, 2008 4:48 PM |
HP Media Valult vs. HP MediaSmart Server |
5 | jhaus October 10, 2008 1:54 PM |
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