Im happy that someone wrote drivers to get the led drive lights, and health light working in whs 2011. Installing ws2012 essentials on the hp mediasmart server. Hp mediasmart ex495 windows home server system featuring. Sometimes these programs are blocked by a firewall. Does anybody know where i can download the iso for this nas. If you did not close the hp mediasmart server control center, as indicated in step 1, you may see a message asking you to reboot your computer. This was my first experience with a nas type unit and windows home server. For information about updating windows home server, see configuring windows update in the windows home. Those of us who got into whs with a hp mediasmart ex490 or 495 are in serious need of a migration plan. Hp mediasmart home server ex495 hp support community. I was the lead test and integration engineer at hp for the mediasmart server until april 2008 when i moved on to other opportunities outside hp. So now we come on to the extra software that hp provides over and above the normal windows home server base software. Hp mediasmart server software free download hp mediasmart. A lot of the features ill explain are available due to microsofts windows home.
Changed network cables and slots on the router, powered the unit serveral times and no luck. If using a firewall program, configure it to allow any hp data vault or windows home server applications. Now that the server has been reformated i thought i could log in via remote desktop but it doesnt look like thats possible. The hp mediasmart server comes with software applications that must communicate over the network. Install whs2011 on the hp mediasmart servers now that a lot of us have whs2011 running, whose who have a hp mediasmart server are asking what to do with their now old machines.
After upgrading these to whs 2011, and without this driver the hdd lights would stay off and the system light would blink all the time. I was pleasently surprised that the new whs 2011 took just under 35 minutes. I installed hp support assistant but this tool doesnt detect my device in the network. Now that windows home server codename vail has been. It detects your drives and enables the according drive led. Alex explains how to get the latest version of windows home server installed on either a ex485, ex487, ex490, ex495, x510 datavault or an.
Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home. Welcome to hp mediasmart server the hp mediasmart server is a home server for families with multiple computers on a home network who want to enjoy their digital experiences when and where they want. Being a veteran been overseas last few years as a contractor and finally home having time to play on my old machines. Answer the hp 1tb ex490 mediasmart server is not configured to support raid. Use the hp mediasmart software update to keep your server and home computers current with the latest hp software, online help, and new features. Swapping the cpu in the hp mediasmart ex490 server.
I ran the connector troubleshooter and found that the version of the connector software does not match the version of whs. Install windows server essentials 2012 r2 on the ex490. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your. 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. I took this opportunity to get an hp proliant microserver, plus it does at least. I have an hp mediasmart home server ex495 and have been having problems with it almost from the beginning. Hp mediasmart ex490, windows home server w intel celeron. Windows home server forums view topic ex490 issues. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or.
Customer support resources for hp laserjet printers. Inside home server was microsofts innovative drive extender software. Next up you ll have to copy the windows home server 2011 dvd to the. How to install windows home server vail on the hp mediasmart. No way to find a copy of the original software in the web to use the device.
The hp mediasmart server software installation disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate with the hp mediasmart server over your network. For some time, ive been unable to connect to my hp mediasmart 490. If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the mark as answer or helpful button at the top of this message. Sheekamoo, i think you should be able to access your hp. Hp ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual pdf. Restoring an hp mediasmart server, lost password hp. I was just wondering if anyone had a copy of the recovery discs they could upload for me so i can install the operating system onto the local hard drive. Click on windows home server connector, click remove. Hp mediasmart server install the software on a mac hp. How to perform a bios recovery on the mediasmart server. Or where to contact hp to order a new disc pack for it.
Mediasmart server ex495 hp support community 2641893. Follow this through and it will install the most current versions of the hp software and whs connector software and walk you through that setup again. The driver enables users of the discontinued mediasmart server from hp to get the leds back working when upgrading these units to whs2011. File sharing is a key advantage of having a server. First, the software appears to incorrectly assume that it runs only at times when almost no other programs are running. Have had an hp mediasmart server for about 2 years and a few days ago started getting a binking blue and can not connect to my network. First launching in the us a couple years ago, is finally available in australia. Hello, i was given a mediasmart ex490 with whs key on the bottom but he has said that he had wiped it completely to remove his personal data. Hp mediasmart server ex490, ex495 network connection. It is recommended that both server recovery and factory reset operations are performed on a hard wired network i. The hp mediasmart server includes remote access to files, automatic computer backups, virtually unlimited storage. Hp mediasmart server using server recovery and factory.
Note the two 1tb disks are right out of the box, no partition allocation and no formatting. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your hp ex490 mediasmart server series. Upgrade cpu and ram on hp ex495 whs 2011 oem hardware. Jul 02, 2011 mediasmart lights management driver for whs2011 v1. This is hp s official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system. View and download hp ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual online. Hp mediasmart ex490, windows home server w intel celeron 2. It immediately detected my home network netbook, 2 laptops, desktop, zune hd, and ps3 and started to collect and backup all my media on these units. Installing vail on the ex485, ex487, ex490, ex495, x510 datavault, and. Has anyone tried to repurpose it and install freenas on it. The hp mediasmart server was a home server from hewlettpackard that ran microsoft s windows home server operating system. The os became corrupt, so i performed a server recovery, which should reinstall the os while retaining all data on the drives.
Next up youll have to copy the windows home server 2011 dvd to the. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home server. Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs. Need to repair software because i already moved all program files from c. Hp ex490 mediasmart server series software and driver.
The install whs 2011 on a computer outside of the hp box then move the system drive in after the install is complete works great. Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 sep 27, 2010 5 minute read. Ex490 mediasmart and mac pro server time machine backups hp. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the computer from locating the hp mediasmart server on your network. Type the windows home server password, and then click next.
Hp mediasmart server vgaps2serial debug board gen 4 whs v1whs 2011windows server 2012 r2 essentialswindows server. In shared folders, doubleclick the software folder. The whs folder software\home server connector software. Are there drivers for the hp mediasmart or could my install usb files be corrupted. The hp client software installs fine, although it does require a reboot of the server. Hp mediasmart ex485 fl700aa home server with hard drives total 3. Aug 14, 2016 converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. Hp mediasmart ex470 software the windows home server. If you are still rocking original windows home server hardware like i do a hp datavault and youd love to make use of those leds in front, take a look at this piece of software. Lights management driver for whs 2011 uwe trottmann. Recovering a windows home server with a failed boot drive. Apr 26, 2011 those of you who have been following our missingremote podcast are familiar with the dilemma i have been facing for the last few monthsdo i dare take the plunge on my one and only windows home server system, based off of an hp mediasmart ex495, and upgrade to the new and improved whs 2011.
Whs2011 on the hp mediasmart servers ms windows home. In my eagerness to getting a new plaything however i only looked at the pros. At the computer, doubleclick the windows home server icon in the system tray and log on. Great product that works as expected, upgradable and whs 2011 compatible. Windows home server 2011 has recently come out but it removes. Setting up a hp mediasmart windows home server part1 duration. I like the form factor of the mediasmart server and wanted a clean finish. This is hps official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system.
Im a new forum user, but long time user of hp mediasmart. Because itself have problem with misses access some from hp mediasmart. Hp ex490 mediasmart server choose a different product warranty status. Sep 15, 2009 the mediasmart server has the full compliment of windows home servers usual features, and performs all the regular windows file sharing, pc backup and remote access duties without undue delay or issue. Gen4 hp mediasmart server vgaps2serial debug board sale. Need to get all software for this hp mediasmart server. Drives are correctly labeled as sata rather than scsi. Click rollback and then click yes in the confirmation screen.
Looking for software for hp ex475 mediasmart server hp. Buy hp mediasmart ex490, windows home server w intel celeron 2. Its provides a great solution to the storage, backup and streaming of media and documents around the home and across the web. I got access the server software for the upgrade and now need one of these. I bought my first hp mediasmart server 5 years ago for personal use ex470 which i sold to a customer 1 year ago. I cant get it to boot to any os, nor can i find the software to restore it or even install the home server software on it. I was recently given an old hp mediasmart ex470 server along with some other junk hardware. This document applies to hp mediasmart server ex490 and ex495. Ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram server pdf manual download. Rightclick the windows home server tray icon, and then click windows home server console. Recalling an hp mediasmart server to active duty stephen.
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 ex490 ex495 to your iphone or ipod touch. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart. Hp mediasmart server software q page 12 my digital. Can not seem to find any solution on internet for this problem.
Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software. Since then sean daniel has also written a guide on installing windows home server s latest version on the no longer supported ex490 495 or datavault which includes details on how to create the bootable thumb drive, erasing the. Jun 24, 2011 mediasmart server led management for whs2011. Hp mediasmart ex470 gg795aa windows home server nas with cd software, no hds. A developer by the name of lewis has made a driver that makes the lights work correctly on the hp mediasmart server if you have upgraded it to whs 2011. 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 recently bought a hp mediasmart ex490 for use as a home backup and media server. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home server 2011. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Hp ex490 1tb plus 3 unused expansion bays mediasmart server, power cord, ethernet cable, software installation disc, pc restore disc, server recovery disc and setup poster and hp support guides. We posted a link back in march to a guide on installing whs2011 onto a hp ex485, ex487, ex490, ex495, x510 datavault or an lx195. Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 dag olav. Upgrade your windows home server with amahi howto geek.
Windows home server forums view topic ex490 lives with win. We are shown how to make up a vga cable so we can access the bios on the mediasmart server, and then taken through the process of installing ws 2012 essentials onto the box. Since then sean daniel has also written a guide on installing windows home servers latest version on the no longer supported ex490495 or datavault which includes details on how to create the bootable thumb drive, erasing the. Hp mediasmart software package for windows 7 os 3264bit. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. I have replaced the two disks in my mediasmart ex470 and would like to install whs 2011. Hp mediasmart computer servers for sale in stock ebay. Ive got a windows home server hp mediasmart ex485 that had been acting a little. Hp mediasmart ex495 and whs 2011 the windows home server. Upgrading the hp ex485487 mediasmart server processor.
Install whs2011 on the hp mediasmart servers mswhs. If you join a client and install the connector software you should use the registry. Unspecified check warranty status manufacturer warranty has expired see details covered under manufacturer warranty covered under extended warranty, months remaining month remaining days remaining day remaining see details. Following the recovery, i attempt to install a windows home server connector from a. Hi, i recently purchased a mediasmart ex470 server. Ex490 495 recovery disk will have it some time next week i hope know a person buying hp mediasmart server ex490 sebus sushil1576 mdl senior member. The software installation disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate with the hp mediasmart server over your network. Find support and troubleshooting info including software, drivers, and manuals for your hp ex490 mediasmart server. Hp mediasmart server install software on the first pc. Mediasmart lights management driver for whs2011 v1. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or datavault hardware posted on 404 2011 11. The original hp installation software will not run on windows 8. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software update.
The hp lights management driver for whs 2011 has had an update. Greetings, trying to setup time machine backups from an early 2009 intel based mac pro running os x server version 10. View full album overview the hp ex490 mediasmart server is a small, quiet server designed for home use. Hp mediasmart server ex490, ex495 network connection issues. Additionally youll have to use the ex490495 or datavault as vail. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of mediasmartserver. Media streaming of photos, music and videos to pcs, the entertainment center and remote devices including the iphone. Hp mediasmart software update does not update the microsoft windows home server operating system. Hp mediasmart server, free hp mediasmart server software downloads. Select hp mediasmart server in the left menu and click the hp update tab.
I never was very happy with the space inefficiency of drive extender im looking at flexraid, but will probably just use the built in windows software raid 5 for my three data drives. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or datavault hardware posted on 4042011 11. While most of these other manufacturers are releasing their first home server, hp has two generations of the exseries as well as the lx195 under their belt, and undeniably the most experience making windows home server. This addin updates the labels on the drives in the storage tab of the windows home server console on the hp mediasmart server. This document explains how to connect your mac to the server. Lost my home server connector cd how to download or how. Hp mediasmart server install software on the first pc hp. Alex explains how to get the latest version of windows home server installed on either a ex485, ex487, ex490, ex495, x510 datavault or an lx195. I cant answer all of your questions but i do run whs 2011 on an ex490 which is the same as your ex495 and i also run on ex485s. Hp s mediasmart server, the first hardware to hit the market running whs software, is certainly elegant, a black monolith with cool blue leds, housing two 500gb hard drives and room for plenty.
Overall my whole journey from windows home server v1 to windows server 2012 essentials with the hp ex470 has been joyful. In this video i unbox and setup a new hp mediasmart windows home server. Some sellers will point out the server has the coa key on the bottom of the unit and that you can download the software for it and that. Mediasmart home your hp mediasmart server community. I have an hp mediasmart ex470 server and today i used my server recovery disk to put my system back into its original state. Whs 2011 clean install on hp mediasmart server using. Whs2011 on the hp mediasmart servers ms windows home server. The hp mediasmart server software will automatically be installed on the computer where you performed the server recovery or factory reset. Setting up a hp mediasmart windows home server part1 youtube. Otherwise, rebooting may leave the server in a state where it cannot be configured, and you will have to repeat the recovery or reset process. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use freenas. Find support and troubleshooting info including software, drivers, and manuals for your hp ex490 mediasmart server ibm websphere portal. Instead of the stark whs setup screen, new users can use hp s software pack that guides them through setting.
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