Hewlett Packard MediaSmart EX487 (FL701AA) Server Reviews

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So if you only have the standard 750GB that came with it and only a 500GB secondary, then no, you can't duplicate. But if you had two 500 GB secondaries, you could. On my first HP Server (EX470), I had the original 500GB, a two 1TB drives, and one 1.5TB drive. All of my folders were able to be duplicated. from Bestbuy.com Cons: Software is horrible. I've been fighting with this for 2 weeks now and still not able to get it all set up. The HP MediaSmart ControlCenter app has never run. It just crashes the moment I try to start the app. from Newegg.com I was looking for an affordable server solution that would be easy to setup and use, would centralize all the media files scattered across our home network, and would have massive amounts of storage to centrally backup all our PCs, which constantly outgrow local external backup drives attached to them. With the rave reviews in this thread, the EX485 seemed like a safe bet. from Amazon.com I applaud HP for creating this unique product. WHS (Windows Home Server) is an excellent solution to the everyday needs for backup and file sharing, and the EX485 is very compact and well-made. The ability to access the files remotely over the Internet is extremely useful. from Amazon.com After reading several hours of research, forums and reviews, I have decided to purchase this unit. I have several PCs (1 pc, 1 laptop at basement, 1 pc at living room, 1 pc at kids room, 1 pc in my room along w/ 1 netbook and 1 laptop) and always having hard time sharing some files here and there. Well, this Ex485 server centralized everything! It took me about half a day to install software and set-up on all my PCs but the actual installation of server and 1 main PC was easy (each PC has to match the login ID and PW in order to network correctly was my main issue but worked out). from Amazon.com In addition, I had hundreds of music cds and movie DVDs on bookshelves everywhere. No more! The HPEX485 MediaSmart Home Server has solved all those issues! Within days of purchasing the server, I had transferred all of my media to it and made all those cds obsolete! from Amazon.com 1. Server console is only accessible via Windows (not just during the initial setup). Workaround for Mac user is to RDP into EX485 and then use the server console. If RDP doesn't work, you would still need a Windows PC. from Amazon.com I have 3 primary computers set up. When you use more than one computer, organization becomes somewhat of a nightmare. Get a MediaSmart Home Server. I had music, photos and documents on every computer. from Amazon.com Firstly, it is my fault! I did not research the product or my Internet Service Provider prior to making the purchase. The MediaSmart Server is an excellent product, however, my rating is based on my overall experience with the server. My issues: from Amazon.com This unit just gets better and better.** If I was just entering the market for an aggregate storage device for my home network, the EX487 would be my top choice. However, as a current user of the Netgear RND2150 ReadyNAS Duo 500 GB Desktop Network Attached Storage, a couple of features (integration with Logitech Squeezebox and Bittorrent management) I now find essential are not as readily available with the HP unit. from Amazon.com

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Released	3 days ago
Processor Type	Celeron
Networking Type	10/100/1000 Network Adapter x 1
Power Supply	Cold Swap Power Supply
Processor Manufacturer	Intel
Compatible Operating Systems	Microsoft Windows Home Server
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Hi-Speed USB
Depth	9.2 in.
Exterior Color	Black
Hard Drive Capacity	1500 GB
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Height	9.8 in.
Installed Memory	2 GB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Installed RAM	2 GB
Integrated Input/Output Ports	USB 2.0 x 4 RJ45 Lan Port x 1 1 x eSATA
MPN	FL701AA
Other Features	64bit Ready
Platform	PC
Processor	Celeron 2 GHz
Processor Speed	2 GHz
RAM Technology	DDR2 SDRAM
Release Date	2009
UPC	884420143529
Warranty	1 Year
Width	5.5 in.

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