Support communities servers and enterprise software mac os x lion server looks like no ones replied in a while. Even so, i still thought there was a little something missing from that great device. On the surface, its not entirely clear why such an. Sep 05, 2007 but microsoft decided to introduce some lastminute tweaks to the os late last month, and hp responsed by rescheduling its planned release of the mediasmart home server from september to sometime. Now, i dont know if this has anything to do with the problem, but the 1tb drive that im trying to install the hp recovery onto used to be used for my oem installation. After looking at xpenology and freenas and some other server software i stumbled over this thread. I started using the hp ex475 as a home server and managed to get it kind of working to my satisfaction for windows use. It looks complicated, but the wiki is absolutely fantastic with stepbystep guides for everything, plus packages for everything. Hp mediasmart servers gain mac compatibility thursday january 8, 2009 10.
Refreshed version of hps windows home server based nas with 2 ghz intel celeron cpu, 2 gb ram and mac os friendliness. But microsoft decided to introduce some lastminute tweaks to the os late last month, and hp responsed by rescheduling its planned release. Simply put, hps easy usb transfer add in allows you to more easily move files between a usb drive and any 3. Get an hp print server working with snow leopard mac. May 12, 2009 some subset of the mac functionality is going to be made available to ex47x users via an update from hp. Upgrade your windows home server with amahi howto geek. The ex490 and ex495 both support mac os x and windows backups macs are supported through apples own time machine software, while windows pcs.
On the surface, its not entirely clear why such an addin is really necessary. Lion desktop guides snow leopard desktop support snow leopard desktop guides dsdt ssdt. Hp mediasmart server troubleshooting a mac connection to. Hp mediasmart server install the software on a mac hp.
Aug 26, 2011 as a followup on previous guide on how to install snow leopard server on an hp mediasmart machine, i decided to upgrade to lion server and the update went pretty well. Because i should be able to use itunes, homesharing and time machine natively connecting all apple devices. The hp mediasmart server enables you to place documents, music, photos, or videos on the server and share them with all of the macs and pcs on your network. I am considering upgrading my pcs to windows 7 from visata but want to know if 1 if i will run into any issues with my hp mediasmart server.
On the settings screen you will need to enter the server name and the server s administrator password so that the mac software can access your server. 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 ex490ex495 to your iphone or ipod touch. Simply put, hp s easy usb transfer add in allows you to more easily move files between a usb drive and any 3. All this extra software hp has thrown in is bordering on intrusive though. File sharing is a key advantage of having a server. Hp mediasmart server installing and uninstalling the mac. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software update. Im new to the forum world so if this post seems rather wrong.
The marketing page only has 4 bullets under lion server and none seem relevant to the question of whs vs lion server. Guide hp mediasmart server ex485 snow leopard server. When the software window opens, click install hp mediasmart server software. Am i naive thinking that an ex490 with osx server is the ideal option which would grant me my wishes.
Even in the case of disaster, your files are safe with this cool new device. Jul 25, 2011 because the hp mediasmart server is already a low powered, multidrive server, it makes a great candidate for a free upgrade. Because the hp mediasmart server is already a low powered, multidrive server, it makes a great candidate for a free upgrade. Mediasmart server veterans will notice the box contents dont differ from previous generations, but those opening up a server for the first time will appreciate the fact it ships with the necessary goods to get the server up and running. Instead, it is a free download that can be installed as an addin. Dec 29, 2008 hewlettpackard s ready to release its latest mediasmart servers, and, for a change, they dont hate the mac. Nov 30, 2010 perhaps if you have an allmac home then lion server is a good fit, but i dont see it easily taking over windows home server since from my limited knowledge it doesnt have a lot more features.
Some subset of the mac functionality is going to be made available to ex47x users via an update from hp. How to upgrade from snow leopard server to snow lion server. Customers owning a hp mediasmart server ex485 or ex487 can now enjoy their digital media on their iphone or ipod touch. The authentication process begins when you stop typing the password. Hp mediasmart ex495 server free software downloads and. The hp mediasmart server ex485 and ex487 will become available for preorder on january 5, 2009. Turning your hp mss ex49x into a virtual server part 1. Freenas is great, and far more modular than ubuntu is. Perhaps if you have an allmac home then lion server is a good fit, but i dont see it easily taking over windows home server since from my limited knowledge it doesnt have a lot more features. I did not use the utility provided in this website but rather created a bootable installation media there are. Later articles will cover installing vmware virtual server 2. Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs. This is the hp mediasmart server ex490 with a 1tb hd.
Hp mediasmart servers gain mac compatibility macrumors. The hp ex490 media smart server is the allinone solution to manage your media. A standard install screen will appear, this screen will report how much room is available for the install on the default location. Hp boosts mac integration with new mediasmart home servers.
The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system. Get an hp print server working with snow leopard authored by. Its set to update itself as needed, so presumably it went ahead and. For additional information, see connecting the server on page 15. I, the resident linux geek here at gear diary, was pleasantly surprised by how useful the little server was.
The hp mediasmart server lx195 is a great network storage and backup device for home users. Jan 08, 2009 hp mediasmart servers gain mac compatibility thursday january 8, 2009 10. Hp ex490ex495 mediasmart servers were at one time very popular option for a home server. Server online backup is no longer included as part of the hp mediasmart sever software. The end of the mediasmart server and the future of. I did not use the utility provided in this website but rather created a bootable installation media there are plenty of guides. The hp mediasmart server software installation disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate with the hp mediasmart server over your network. Lion server vs snow leopard os x server apple community. Hp mediasmart home servers get cozier with macs pcworld. Welcome to the hp mediasmart server software the end user license agreement will pop up, click continue to agree. Aug 26, 2011 after looking at xpenology and freenas and some other server software i stumbled over this thread. You can launch from the applications folder of the volume you booted from. The hp mediasmart server istream is a free application that allows you to stream the photo, music and video libraries stored on your hp mediasmart server ex485ex487. Unfollow hp mediasmart server to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The ex490 and ex495 both support mac os x and windows backups macs are supported through apples own time machine software, while windows pcs are supported using windows home server backup. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software. View full hp mediasmart ex495 server specs on cnet. Hp mediasmart server installing and uninstalling the mac software. Twonkymedia server for hp mediasmart is no longer an addin. Nov 06, 2009 because of these updates, an hp mediasmart server can live comfortably on an allmac network. The device offers stellar performance, and great backup and remote access options for a reasonable price. My fatherinlaw has been a pc fan since the mid80s and said that he will never get a mac. This document explains how to connect your mac to the server so you can access shared folder contents. Hp has addressed a lot of this with the hp mediasmart server ex495. Hp unveils mac compatible mediasmart servers technogadge. As a followup on previous guide on how to install snow leopard server on an hp mediasmart machine, i decided to upgrade to lion server and the update went pretty well. The server is also time machine compatible, allowing mac users to utilize the server as a backup drive.
Our next article will show you some of the basics of setting up and using your new home digital assistant hda. The ex485ex487 are designed for home or home office use, in large part to enable you. Windows 7 and hp mediasmart server microsoft community. Hp mediasmart server hp updated their home media server with mac support including time machine backup over the network and itunes features check out macmost now 186. Pros simple to set up and use flexible storage expansion with no need to save restore data high performance. Sep 15, 2009 the new mediasmart servers can also work with apple inc.
Turning your hp mss ex49x into a virtual server part 1 introduction. Dec 29, 2008 the hp mediasmart server ex485 and ex487 will become available for preorder on january 5, 2009. If youre looking to learn linux though, theres nothing better than arch. Watch this cute little video about hps mediasmart server. It was a very small even smaller than the newer gen8 proliant microserver yet feature rich home server. Thats right, download and install a free add in so you can move files to your server. Hp mediasmart server at youtube for closed captioning and more options. The new mediasmart servers can also work with apple inc. Mediasmart home your hp mediasmart server community. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. I plan on expanding this so i can backup my mac as well.
These 4bay home servers came with microsoft windows home server v1 as the operating system. Altnerative to twonky for mediasmart home server video. Ssd as system disk in ex495 the windows home server. This article is based around upgrading the hardware in an hp mediasmart server ex490. The reason the pc has to be directely connected to the ex490ex495 during the os recoveryreload, is, the pc you are on will run a dhcp server on it temporarily, it also then runs a tftp server on the pc, it gives out a particular ip to the pc, and to the ex490ex495, and if you have a router plugged into your lan, this dhcp temp server will. I fired up the hp mediasmart server recovery disc anyway, but it keeps failing to find the server. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the computer from locating the hp mediasmart server on your network. Mar 17, 2008 watch this cute little video about hp s mediasmart server.
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