Upgrade your windows home server with amahi howto geek. Select hp mediasmart server in the left menu and click the hp update tab. Remote access is disabled by default and must be enabled for each of the user accounts. Eventually i left microsoft and microsoft stopped supporting home server. I was recently given an old hp mediasmart ex470 server along with. Regrettably there isnt a suitable board to select for mediasmart photo, so i have selected this one i have been using mediasmart photo mainly for the editing function particularly to straighten scanned photos, but today i scanned 4 old monochrome photos 2 jpg and 2 bmp that launch ok, but edit effects, resize and edit log are unavaiolable for both file types, despite still ok when i. Then, take the hdd out and put it in to the ex470 and boot and see if you can ssh into it from a different box.
The two models are identical with the exception of the amount of included storage. I was working at microsoft at the time and it ran windows home server, so i thought i should support the home team and try it out. This is an older device, it hasnt let me down so this is a shot n the dark to see if anyone knows of a source to get this part. I am not using raid on my box just using two drives one for the os and programs and one for data backup. That will get you to a tech who knows what hes doing. Hp does notr make it obvious when calling tech support that you want help with the home server. The ex470 is old enough that the hardware might work out of the box with a reasonably recent linux distro. I tried a different cable, then use the cable that goes to my pc, then sx470 different ports on the dlink no dice. Got my first whs which is hp media smart 475 or 480 not sure. May 27, 2015 i would put a spare hdd in your desktop, boot a linux live usb, install the os to the spare hdd, and enable ssh server. The latest version of the program is supported on pcs running windows xpvista7810, 32.
Hp mediasmart webcam free download windows version. Youve already found a solution for your hp mediasmart issue. At this point, i usually can edit my photos, but now the photo editor is disabled. This document applies to hp mediasmart server ex470 and ex475. Jul 25, 2011 windows home server whs is one of the most reliable and feature rich network attached storage devices on the market. Install centos in your hp mediasmart ex470 tedi roca. The following is a guest article contributed by forum member and one of my former hp coworkers pete, who has also shared his lx195. Ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram server pdf manual download. How to install freenas on hp ex495 mediasmart server. Hp mediasmart server ex, ex product specifications hp customer support. Download the latest drivers, firmware, and software for your. Hacking the hp ex470475 mediasmart servers toms hardware.
Solved hp mediasmart ex475 smi recovery files spiceworks. Finding a replacement for windows home server the linux. I have an hp notebook pc and i cant find my hp mediasmart on my computer. Problem in uninstalling and reinstalling hp media smart.
Multiple pcs in your home often means photos, music, videos and files scattered about and difficult to locate. I simply installed ubuntu gutsy on a sata hdd using a spare pc. Using a 6tb gpt boot drive in ubuntu with a non efi bios. Installed openmediavault on my old hp ex470 mediasmart. Download hp mediasmart smartmenu a useful application that allows you to easily access the mediasmart features and open the dvd player, photo editor or online broadcasting platforms.
On the boot into linux it does show widows vista in the background but. Amahi is a linux distribution built on fedora an ubuntu based system is in the. Hp mediasmart server install software on the first pc hp. A way to transparently duplicate selected folders on separate disk drives to help protect against a hard disk failure. If you need to talk to tech support and get stuck with the voice menu, the device you want help with is either media vault or mediasmart server. Windows home server forums view topic ubuntu server. 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. I recently bought a hp mediasmart ex490 for use as a home backup and media.
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. If you encounter other issues that you or other members of the forum do not resolve, you may want to keep in mind that hp has a specific team dedicated to the hp mediasmart server products. Install centos in your hp mediasmart ex470 wednesday july 22nd, 2015 wednesday july 22nd, 2015 tedi technology centos, ex470, gui, hp, installation, linux, mediasmart, server comment i have been using the hp mediasmart ex470 home server for few years and it was quite a nice experience. Id add that its useful to install ssh server and perhaps xrdp for remote access, both of which ive done. Just got my ex470 i didnt even bother with whs, installed ubuntu server 9.
I was not able to get the gui version of ubuntu working on the mediasmart server. For information about updating windows home server, see configuring windows update in the windows home server console help. You can install amahi on any spare computer you have, but the express cd is. 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. However, because of the state of the system prior to the recovery, not all data. Hp mediasmart software download for windows 7 hp mediasmart mvp software 20091, version. Installing freenas on an hp ex485 mediasmart server m a. Nov 12, 2016 hp ex470 ex475 mediasmart server 51888889 sjd4 san juan sata back plane board so now i am trying to source a backplane, for a reasonable price but i cannot find one on the internet. Sata hard drive you need something to store your files on right. It asks me if i want to import the image into the media file, and then takes almost 30 seconds to import it. The article refers to ubuntu 10, but i installed 18. Hp mediasmart software update does not update the microsoft windows home server operating system. 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. The hp mediasmart server includes several security measures.
Laserjet pro p1102 paper jam, elitebook 840 g3 bios update need help finding your product name or product number. Hi guys, im new been a lurkey for a while but registered today. Select hp mediasmart server in the left menu andclick the hp update tab. Lg534ua for samsung print products, enter the mc or. Recently i installed ubuntu on my hp mediasmart server 485 and got annoyed with the blinking health led. To change shared folder access settings, doubleclick the windows home server icon in the system tray on a pc and log on to the console. The hp mediasmart server software will automatically be installed on the computer where you performed the server recovery or factory reset. My hp mediasmart photo editor seems to take a long time to load when i click on edit. View and download hp ex475 mediasmart server 512 mb ram user manual online. Server recovery attempts to recover all data and restore the folders. I have only tested this on my single hp mediasmart 485 server. The folders that display depend on the shared folder access settings for the guest account or user account that you used to connect to the server. Windows home server forums view topic ex470 server. Ed tittel takes his apart and shows you how to upgrade and benchmark the.
Hp mediasmart smartmenu free download windows version. I want to convert this sweet little network storage server device hp windows media server into an ubuntu storage server. The onboard gigabit seems to configure ok, but performance is very very spotty. This download was checked by our antivirus and was rated as virus free. I recently switched my hp ex470 mediasmart home server from the endoflifed windows home server to openmediavault. Hacking the ex47 mediasmart bios hacking the hp ex470.
Any computer system on the network that runs itunes can access music on the hp mediasmart server as an itunes shared library. It appears that the hardware uses the added capability as reflected in the geekbench result. In my eagerness to getting a new plaything however i only looked at the pros. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software. Is anywhere step by step guideline for installing ubuntu or something like this on. Recalling an hp mediasmart server to active duty stephen. After the install wizard checks for pending updates on your server, you will see the select package page where you can select the search button. Others have install software like freenas onto their mss servers and one of the key things i think you need to look at is drivers but i know its been done and while i would recommend a debug cable to make the task easier i do believe it can be done without a debug cable.
Hp mediasmart smartmenu belongs to system utilities. Mar 11, 2009 hp s mediasmart servers are basically lowpower pcs running windows home server software from a corner of your house. Centralize and share your files and media across your home network. Level 18 49,520 49,455 9,897 16,737 message 2 of 16 18,111.
Hp mediasmart server using server recovery and factory. The actual developer of the free program is hp development company. Hp ex490ex495 mediasmart servers were at one time very popular option for a home server. As ubuntu is based on the debian core, can anyone clarify wheather this is compatable with the system i am running or not. Good news, as this upgrade contains some extra features that will add real value to the older mediasmart servers. So i want to know if this laptop supports hp mediasmart, and if supports from where to download the software. Phil kershaw has an article from may 2012 where his notes may help you, if this is an area you would like to explore on a mediasmart server. All 3 discs that came with mine were broken in half as the idiot who sent it me rested the server on top of the discs can anyone help with an iso image of the factory reset disc so i can get it up and running.
The gui version is also not recommended since there is no vga or dvi ports for a monitor, only usb. 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. Hp mediasmart server install software on the first pc. I decided to install ubuntu linux on the mediasmart blind, following the. Great form factor for a home server staying in the living room. Slm2020wxaa include keywords along with product name. Does anybody know where i can download the iso for this nas. How to set up ubuntu and raid5 on the mediasmart server. The file size of the latest setup package available for download is 14. The article at the following link describes a procedure that worked well for me. Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 dag olav. Or where to contact hp to order a new disc pack for it. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of.
To help recover or reset the server, the hp mediasmart server includes a server recovery disc. Hp have decided to release their mediasmart v3 software to owners of the ex47x and ex48x range of windows home servers. For samsung print products, enter the mc or model code found on the product label. I dont have an exact answer to your question but if you use the site search you may find what your looking for. At least upon first impression, everything seems to be working other than the internal network adapter, so ive used a usb network adapter in lieu of that.
Need assist converting windows media server to ubuntu. If youre looking for an upgrade without losing features, look no further than amahi. 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. The hp mediasmart server administrator assigns a user name and password for up to 10 users plus an additional predefined guest user account. This download was checked by our builtin antivirus and was rated as clean. It worked well for storing photos, home videos, etc. I bought a breakout box several years ago hp mediasmart server vgaps2serial debug board which is no longer available. Based on currently available, inmarket mobile workstations, as of january 25, 2018 having physically embedded, hardwarebased privacy screen. In this ink there are no hp mediasmart software download option.
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Installing ubuntu on the hp mediasmart ex490 sep 27, 2010 5 minute read. How can i install ubuntu server on hp mediasmart model. When the next version of windows home server was released, i upgraded. Because the hp mediasmart server is already a low powered. The actual developer of the free program is hewlettpackard. So heres a small linux daemon that stops that, takes control of the leds, decreases the brightness, and monitors for disk changes using udev. Do the install and then put it back in the mediasmart server. While at times linux setup and configuration is not as nice as windows, i have found i now have a system that performs better raid5 io throughput seems much faster than windows home server drive extender and remains stable.
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