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HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron 64-Bit Processor- 750 GB Hard Drive- Windows Home Server specifications:

• Intel Celeron 2.0GHz 64 bit Processor
• Network Based Backup of Macs Using Apple¿s Time Machine
• Photo/Video Sharing and Remote Access to Digital Media and Files on a range of Devices
• Single SATA 7200 RPM 750GB Drives
• Automatic Digital Content Organization Across All PCs

HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server 2.0 GHz Intel Celeron 64-Bit Processor- 750 GB Hard Drive- Windows Home Server review:
Automatically back up and protect your digital memories, centralize your media and content for sharing with friends and family, and enjoy your digital media while at home or away with the HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server. Depending on the Microsoft Windows Home Server platform, this sleek, calm server is ideal if you have many PCs on a home network, or want the flexibility to take pleasure in your digital experiences from anywhere over the Internet. And it is easy to set up just plug it in, connect it to your wireless router sold separately, and load the software onto your PCs and Macs.

The HP EX485 makes backing up your home’s PCs and streaming media a breeze, and it comes with 750 GB of storage.

Centralize your iTunes music libraries on the MediaSmart Server for playback to any networked Mac or PC running iTunes. The HP Media Collector conveniently schedules the MediaSmart Server to copy and centralize digital files and libraries from networked PCs. The pre installed HP Photo Publisher software enables you to easily upload photos to Facebook, Flickr, Picasa Web Albums and Snapfish. And the MediaSmart Server gives peace of mind with effortless backups of your Windows based PCs via the Windows Home Server backup feature and Macs running Leopard using Apple Time Machine software.

The EX485 MediaSmart comes with 750 GB of storage right out of the box and four drive bays that let you to add optional off the shelf SATA I or II hard drives up to a maximum capacity of nine TB terabytes. Also, the MediaSmart will include four USB 2.0 ports and one eSATA port for connecting an attached external hard drive, and it gives potential for offsite backup via auto upload to Amazon’s S3 service.

The sleek, simplified micro tower design is perfect for use in the home office or the living room, with perforated steel outside panels that supply cool, calm operation. A Sleep Mode conserves energy and saves you money in more ways than one. The fitted sleep mode consumes only 1W of power, and the server can take on many of your PC’s responsibilities, enabling you to turn off your individual computers to more save energy and money.

Software Features

• Operating System: Powered by Windows Home Server, a new software solution from Microsoft for storing, accessing, sharing and automatically defending digital files.
• HP Control Center: The HP MediaSmart software that sits over the Windows Home Server software making access to tasks easier. Users with administrative access privileges can access the Windows Home Server Console from the HP Control Center.
• Windows Home Server Console: Software accessed from the HP Control Center to manage your HP MediaSmart Server. Software will include setting up shared folders, assigning user access privileges and customizing backups.
• File Sharing and Storage: Effortlessly centralize your files and access them from any PC and or Mac on your home network.
• PC Hard Drive Disk Backup: Once the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on a home PC, the Windows Home Server backup software automatically starts backing up the PCs hard disk drive image every night. You may be able to customize the number and frequency of backups kept.
• Mac Backup: Back up your Macs to the MediaSmart Server using Apple’s Time Machine software.
• Shared Folder Duplication: Designate folders that will be copied automatically onto many hard drives for an extra level of redundant protection. Folder duplication replaces conventional RAID style redundancy.
• Individual File Restore: If you accidentally delete a file on your PC, you may be able to browse variants of the PC hard drive backup image on the HP MediaSmart Server to find the file and copy it to your PC.
• PC Hard Drive Disk Restore: in case of a PC hard drive failure, the included HP PC Restore disc is all you have to restore a hard drive image from the HP MediaSmart Server. Theres no have to find your original operating system disc.
• HP Media Collector: Conveniently schedules the server to copy and centralize your Windows PC media files and libraries including iTunes and playlists.
• Remote Access: Upon installation, you may be able to set up a personal web address to be used for remote access and by visitors. Using your personal web address, you may be able to remotely access shared folders and files on the HP MediaSmart Server from any Internet connected computer.
• In Home and Remote Media Streaming: Extend your digital media experiences by conveniently streaming photos, music and videos to your TVs, through gaming consoles like Xbox 360 or PlayStation3, and computer’s inside your home. Remotely stream music and photos from your server to any Internet connected computer for access while you’re away.
• HP Photo Publisher: Easily publish your photos to Snapfish, Facebook, Flickr, and Picasa Web Albums using an Internet connected computer.
• HP Photo Viewer: Quickly share photos and albums stored on the Server with friends and family.
• Server for iTunes: Centralize your iTunes music libraries and playlists on the server for playback to any PC or Mac running iTunes on your home network.
  

  Satisfy all your backup and media storage needs with four interior hard drive bays, four USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA port, and access to S3 online backup.

• Easy Storage Expansion: 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.
• Server Anti Virus Protection: Server side anti virus trial offer from McAfee for increased protection of your HP MediaSmart Server. Run fast scans of particular folders or deep scans across your complete home server.
• Server Backup: Protect your digital memories from fire/flood/natural catastrophe. Backup your server shared folders to an external hard disk drive, or an online backup to S3.
• Server Recovery: The included Server recuperation Disc may be used to recover all data and restore folders or, to reset the server in case the server operating system disk becomes corrupt.
• Additional Software Add Ins: Extend the functionality of your server through available software add ins to enable extended functionality, server personalization or entertainment.
• Users: Up to ten user accounts can access the HP MediaSmart Server. Also, a predefined Guest account may be enabled.

PC Operating System Support

• Automatic backup of computers running Microsoft Windows Vista 32 &amp, 64 bit, XP Home SP2, XP Professional SP2, Media Center Edition 2004 SP2 or afterward, and Macs running ApplesTime Machine.
• File sharing for computers running Microsoft Windows Vista 32 &amp, 64 bit, XP Home SP2 or XP Professional SP2, Media Center Edition 2004 SP2 or afterward, Mac OS X, or Linux.
• Remote access to computers running Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Media Center Edition 2005 SP2, or Vista final.

Hardware Specifications

• Internal Hard Drives: One 750 GB drive SATA, 7200 RPM
• Internal Expansion: Four hard drive bays additional off the counter SATA I or II hard drives may be added, no tools required
• External Expansion: Four USB 2.0 ports 1 front, three back, one eSATA port back
• Processor: Intel Celeron 2.0 GHZ 64 bit Processor
• Memory: two GB of DDR2 DRAM 800 MHz
• Network Support: 10/100/1000 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet, supports both wired and wireless PCs via a wireless router.
• Power: interior common power supply
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 9.8 x 9.2 inches WxHxD

What’s in the Box
HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server, power cable, Ethernet cable RJ45, PC restore disc, server recuperation disc, software installation disc, printed documentation. The MediaSmart Server is supported by a one year restricted warranty and dedicated software technical support both online and by phone.

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17 Responses to “hp ex485 mediasmart”

1. Joe E Says:
   September 1, 2008 at 7:11 pm

   Costco had the lowest price last month, without a rebate

2. Deb Says:
   September 2, 2008 at 6:22 pm

   I think Bestbuy may have free shipping

3. Virginia Z. Says:
   September 3, 2008 at 5:46 pm

   How long is the warranty?

4. Evelyn A. Says:
   September 4, 2008 at 5:56 pm

   wouldnt want to get this one refurbished haha

5. Dennis73 Says:
   September 5, 2008 at 3:50 pm

   I checked Ebay and they dont have any wholesale deals are there any wholesale deals online?

6. Tami Says:
   September 6, 2008 at 10:52 pm

   Compare online prices, dont bother with store price

7. Randolph Says:
   September 7, 2008 at 10:10 pm

   Not sure, but it’s pretty expensive in Baltimore area, maybe try Staples

8. Demarcus Says:
   September 8, 2008 at 4:48 pm

   Closeout prices aren’t a better deal so no point in waiting, buy it now.

9. Ryan79 Says:
   September 9, 2008 at 11:13 pm

   Buy it at amazon, has free shipping over $50, i think

10. Bryan Says:
    September 10, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Those are mostly specs, but is there a review?

11. Theodore V Says:
    September 11, 2008 at 4:47 pm

    Generally the best offer for hp ex485 can usually be found at an net dealer or ebay

12. Jane H. Says:
    September 12, 2008 at 10:38 pm

    I am looking to buy one in San Antonio so i dont pay for shipping if it’s not free

13. Keith U Says:
    September 13, 2008 at 9:50 pm

    Couldnt find any hp ex485 mediasmart deals in Milwaukee

14. Ruby V. Says:
    September 14, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    What is the warranty like?

15. Dolly Says:
    September 15, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    Amazon or Ebay generaly have a low price than an outlet

16. Travis V Says:
    September 16, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Nothing in Frye Electronics, couldnt find rebates or coupons

17. Helen S. Says:
    September 17, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    Your best bet is to compare hp ex485 mediasmart prices on ebay

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