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• Conveniently centralize your files and access them from an internet connected computer
• 500 GB hard drive, expands via four hard drive bays
• Automatically backup and protect the digital memories on your home PCs running Windows XP and afterward operating systems
• Stream photos, music and videos to PCs on your network or to your TV or stereo system
• Powered by Microsoft Windows Home Server software and 1.8 GHz, 64 bit AMD Sempron processor

Maximize the power and possible of your home network with the HP EX470 MediaSmart Server, which enables you to conveniently centralize your files and access them from many PCs in your home. Depending on AMD Live processing power, the MediaSmart Server enables you to back up your home’s PCs also as share and enjoy digital music, home videos and photos from any computer or entertainment system on a home network. The server also has the expandability to grow with your family’s changing needs.

The stylish HP MediaSmart Server easily fits into your living room or office decor.

Its small size will fit over the most crowded desk, and it offers wireless access when connected to a Wi Fi router via the Gigabit Ethernet port.

This sleek, simplified micro tower design is perfect for use in the home office or the living room, and its perforated steel outside panels supply cool, calm operation. The EX470 MediaSmart Server features a 500 GB interior hard drive SATA, 7200 RPM, 512 MB of installed DDR2 RAM, four hard drive bays for extra expansion using off the shelf SATA I or II hard drives, a Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra fast networking and connection to a wireless router, four USB 2.0 ports 1 on the front, three on the back for connecting to extra hard drives, and an and an eSATA port for high speed data move to external storage devices up to six times faster than present solutions.

It is fast and easy to set up your HP MediaSmart Server and create up to ten user accounts using the Microsoft Windows Home Server software. You may also open a predefined Guest account for extra file sharing potential. The HP MediaSmart Server also allows you to set up your secure personal web address to let file access by remote users.

Easily improve Your Network

Expand your storage possibilities with the MediaServer’s four hard drive bays.

Every PC on your network will have the Control Center software, giving users the capability to browse shared folders on the HP MediaSmart Server, add photos to the HP Photo Webshare and perform an direct backup of their computer. Set the access privileges for each user at the shared folder level to let Read/Write, Read Only or No Access. You also control the remote access opportunity for each user. Accepted users will be able to remotely access shared files and applications on their home PC through a secure connection from any Internet connected PC.

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Share Your Media
Use included HP Photo Webshare software to easily and securely share photos stored on your HP MediaSmart Server with choose friends and family. A fast link to Snapfish lets easy photo printing. Enjoy digital music, photos, video and files from any networked PC. Stream content straight to your home entertainment center using a digital media adapter DMA. The DMA device accesses the media files and coordinates the streaming procedure between the HP MediaSmart Server and your entertainment device.

Protect Your Data
Keep your PC files safe with auto backup for many PCs. You may be able to customize the frequency of backups and how many backups are stored. Files accidentally deleted may be easily found on the backup image and copied to your PC. In case of hard drive failure, the included HP PC Restore disc is all you have to return your PC and all your data to their original condition.

Other Features

• Centralize your iTunes music libraries and playlists on the server for playback to any PC or notebook running iTunes on your home network.
• Incremental backups: After initial backup, only changes are backed up.
• Efficient single copy backup: A single copy of each file is backed up, no matter how many computers that files is on in your home network.
• Add an interior or external hard drive to the HP MediaSmart Server, point to that you want to add the disk in the Windows Home Server Console, and the HP MediaSmart Server storage grows. No have to power down the unit or manage drive letters for many hard drives.
• Remote access compatibility: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Media Center Edition 2004 or higher, or Windows Vista final or higher
• File sharing compatibility: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Mac, OS X, Linux.
• Backup compatibility: Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP

What’s in the Box
HP MediaSmart Server, power cord, Ethernet cable, software installation disc, PC restore disc, server recuperation disc, fast Start and HP support guides.

Important: The HP MediaSmart Server isn’t a stand alone computer. You connect it to your networked computer system. No monitor is required because its user interface is accessed from another computer.

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