Sharp eyed reader Chuck Coleman has spotted a software update package for the HP MediaSmart Server and HP Storageworks X510 DataVault products. The software package shows a version of 3.2.1.34990 and appears to be the rumored Patch 2 release we’ve heard mentioned in the forums. The package does appear to be for all languages, and […]
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HP is announcing the addition of the KeepVault Online Backup services to their list of recommended applications for use with the MediaSmart Server. This is not an Add-In developed by HP, but rather appears to be a partnership with KeepVault that offers a discount to owners of the HP MediaSmart Server. I’ve got an open […]
I’ve been using my trusty EX475 since roughly September of 2007 when I was working at HP and we wrapped up development of the very first MediaSmart server. This unit has served me very well over the past two years with no significant issues encountered (though I have had problems with network switches). Since this […]
Terry Walsh over at WeGotServed received an announcement from HP stating that the EX490 will be available October 15th for £429. He indicates that the EX495 will not be available for reasons unknown, which I’m sure will upset many of you that were looking forward to upgrading your EX470 or EX475 to the new dual-core […]
We’ve seen a number of issues pop up in the 3.0 software since the launch of the EX490, EX495, and X510 Data Vaults. It appears HP is aware of the issues and already has the first patch out to address “critical defects in the Home Server Console, HP Media Collector, and other critical defects.” The […]
By now you’ve hopefully read the release announcement as well as my full review of the new HP MediaSmart Server EX490 and EX495. Once I finished the review, I almost immediately started taking apart my EX495, purely in the best interest of all you readers, of course. The 3rd generation MediaSmart Server utilizes the same […]
Over the past 10 months or so since HP released the EX485 and EX487 MediaSmart Servers, we’ve seen offerings from many other manufacturers entering the market. While most of these other manufacturers are releasing their first Home Server, HP has two generations of the EX-series as well as the LX195 under their belt, and undeniably […]
HP is announcing the release of the 3rd generation MediaSmart Server, featuring upgraded hardware, a ton of new Mac features, better Media Collector and Video Converter, and a whole new user interface. You can read the announcement from HP below, download the Datasheet, and be sure to check out my review. HP Launches New Home […]