I am unable to access mediasmart server i had windows home server but something happened and now i dont have whs i have been trying for the last 2 weeks to try and fix this problem with the connector and i am so frustrated. You may want to check out more mac applications, such as hp 15c, ps3 media server or universal media server, which might be similar to hp. New models of hps windows home server system, the hp mediasmart. I always hated the clunky hp mediasmart software that never really worked and still will not buy anything from hp because of their lack of support for the mediasmart server. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. In my case i chose to install it on my main hdd in the pc wiping windows and all my files.
Customers owning a hp mediasmart server ex485 or ex487 can now enjoy their digital media on their iphone or ipod touch. Troubleshooting a mac connection to the server file sharing is a key advantage of having a server. 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. I fired up the hp mediasmart server recovery disc anyway, but it keeps failing to find the server. 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 based devices. Hp mediasmart server install the software on a mac hp.
Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 sep 27, 2010 5 minute read. I have misplaced mine and actually answered by a verified tech support specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. A way to transparently duplicate selected folders on separate disk drives to help protect against a hard disk failure. Mar 03, 2010 sharp eyed reader chuck coleman has spotted a software update package for the hp mediasmart server and hp storageworks x510 datavault products. I did not use the utility provided in this website but rather created a bootable installation media there are plenty of guides. Hp mediasmart server install software on the first pc hp. The new release of hp mediasmart server software and hardware. Checking the mac client version number it is important for the server software and the mac client software to be on the same version in order for them to work together properly. 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. 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.
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. I recently bought a hp mediasmart ex490 for use as a home backup and media server. The article at the following link describes a procedure that worked well for me. Storage management functionality that can be setup to duplicate. Note that mac systems running some form of virtualization software e. Hp mediasmart server installing and uninstalling the mac. This is only recommended for users who are comfortable with the terminal, or are willing to set up a headless server with vnc. 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 to your iphone or ipod touch. Is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication and prevent the computer from locating the hp mediasmart server on your network.
Ssd as system disk in ex495 the windows home server. The hp mediasmart server and apples mac os x while the hp mediasmart. How to install windows home server vail on the hp mediasmart. Hp mediasmart server key steps for setting up your server. 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 also have a mac os x mountain lion and apple time capsule. Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs. The hp mediasmart server and apples mac os x slideshare. Once you reinitialize the server you have to reinstall the software on your pc that talks to the server. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software.
Getting started with open broadcaster software obs. A couple years ago i purchased a hp mediasmart server with windows home. Based on that statement, nigel wilks cougar and alex kuretz yakuza started work on a way to make the update available to ex47x owners. When the software window opens, click install hp mediasmart server software. The third disk is for recovering your pc from the server after your pc burps. Hp mediasmart server install software on the first pc. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 hp have decided to release their mediasmart v3 software to owners of the ex47x and ex48x range of windows home servers. 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. In my eagerness to getting a new plaything however i only looked at the pros. Hp mediasmart v3 upgrade on an ex475 ms windows home server. The hp mediasmart server software installation disc installs several programs that enable your computer to communicate with the hp mediasmart server over your network. Im going to try to check your advanced disk format suggestion. For additional information, see connecting the server on page 15. For 99% of server applications, you would be much better off running centos or rhel.
Several users have asked for the ability to password protect their photo albums, and hp has delivered this feature in the 2. Jul 25, 2011 because the hp mediasmart server is already a low powered, multidrive server, it makes a great candidate for a free upgrade. Directly from app store on the hd server checked and it works awesome. Jun 07, 2011 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. How do i use osx lion time machine with windows home server. Hp provided software to get time machine on leopard to work with the server. Lexmark inkjet macos and mac os x compatibility list. Im trying a headless lion install with very little success until now. Welcome to the hp mediasmart server software the end user license agreement will pop up, click continue to agree. Hp mediasmart server installing and uninstalling the mac software. How to install freenas on hp ex495 mediasmart server. Mar 03, 2012 is the install diskor download for hp mediasmart server ex490 avalable. Great form factor for a home server staying in the living room. Hp mediasmart server troubleshooting a mac connection to.
This document explains how to connect your mac to the server so you can access shared folder contents. Support for households that have a mix of microsoft windows and mac os x. Microsoft windows home server including hp mediasmart servers. This is really simple to fup in my case, the installation process is straightforward, just choose the usb drive that you want to install freenas on and it will install for you easily. Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 dag olav.
With the current crop of hp servers you can get time machine to backup your mac to the server. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software update. How to set up ubuntu and raid5 on the mediasmart server. 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. It is possible to purchase the windows home server os and install it yourself on your. Hp mediasmart server istream free download mac version.
I modified the chameleon boot info plus file for a silent boot and to change the display resolution to 1280 x 1024 so thing would look better when doing remote desktop and the computer would reboot faster. Server 2012 essentials beta on his hp mediasmart server ex470. Some older software may not install or run on mojave due to the. The installed version of the software is also a bit different between the ex series. You restart your pc and boot from this cd and it will guide you through the recovery. Installing your hda on an old hp mediasmart server, previously used for windows home server, will bring all the benefits of amahi to the small device. 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.
Next steps are to reformat 2 hard drives 2tb each and add them to the system. A standard install screen will appear, this screen will report how much room is available for the install on the default location. From your comments i gather that a 490 does not require a bios modification, is this correct. Good news, as this upgrade contains some extra features that will add real value to the older mediasmart servers.
Sep 14, 2009 over the past 10 months or so since hp released the ex485 and ex487 mediasmart servers, weve seen offerings from many other manufacturers entering the market. File sharing is a key advantage of having a server. Aug 26, 2011 loaded plex server but have not configured it yet. If you have windows 7 installed, you should be able to install hp mediasmart software. Happy until now with my plex on it and this is serving well. Hp mediasmart ex490 and ex495 home servers beef up mac. Directly from app store on the hd server 3apple remote desktop. While it is possible to install and run vail on any mediasmart server, be aware that each. Mediasmart server startup completes but prior to the first software installation, the. Doubleclick the install hp mediasmart server software. Our next article will show you some of the basics of setting up and using your new home digital assistant hda.
Recovering and protecting data on mac and linux desktops. Ive kept active in the windows home server community, creating several addins and helping users make the most of their home servers. Is it possible to run a mac os server on my hp mediasmart ex490. Servers are configured to boot off of that hard drive if it has a bootable os. Any computer system on the network that runs itunes can access music on the hp mediasmart server as an itunes shared library.
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