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HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
The MediaSmart Server, when connected to your home network, will make automated backups of all of your computers, share files with everyone on your network, and make those same available from any Internet connected computer. It features a small enclosure, with ports, connectivity, and included software optimized to operate as a home network media server. To view media content in your home theater, you will need an additional media streamer that is connected to your home theater with A/V hookups; which the MediaSmart Server does not have. There are two models of the MediaSmart Server with different included storage capacity: 1) the EX475, which features 1 TB of storage (2 x 512 GB) and 2) EX475, that includes a single 512 GB drive. These servers retails for $650 and $500 respectively.
MSRP $650.00
Release date November, 2007
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HP EX470 and EX475 MediaSmart Server specifications
- Processor: AMD 1.8 GHZ 64-bit Sempron processor
- Memory: 512MB DDR2 DRAM
- Network support:
- Connects easily to the home network through a built-in Ethernet port. 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ45 Ethernet
- Supports both wired and wireless PCs (via a wireless router)
- Interfaces: 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 3 back), 1 eSATA port (back)
- Storage:
- 1x SATA 7200 RPM, 500GB for EX470
- 2x SATA 7200 RPM, 1 TB (2 x 500GB) for EX475
- Four hard drive bays for easy expandability
- Additional off the shelf SATA I or II hard drives can be added to expansion. No tools required.
- Maximum storage capacity: Only limited by number of hard drive bays (4) and USB ports (4). Example: Using 500GB hard drives, maximum 4 terabytes (total supported capacity of all internal and external drives connected to HP MediaSmart Server).
- Power: Internal universal power supply
- Chassis: Black micro-tower designed for office or living room. Perforated steel on front and back for quiet and cool operation.
- Dimensions: 5.5”(W) x 9.8”(H) x 9.2”(D) (approx.) (14 cm (W) x 25 cm (H) x 23 cm (D)
Redundancy
The HP MediaSmart Server does not include a RAID option natively. However, it does have an alternative to ensure redundancy called "folder duplication". Essentially, any folder can be duplicated to any other drive (internal or external) of the user's choosing. HP claims this to be superior to RAID since it gives the user more control on what you back up.
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HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
• HP EX475 MediaSmart Home Server (AMD Live, Windows Home Server, 1 TB Hard Drive)
• MediaSmart Server EX475 1TB 4-Bay NAS Drive
UPC: 883585222643
EAN: 883585222643
MPN: GG796AA
HP MediaSmart Server EX470
• HP MediaSmart Server EX470- AMD 1.8GHz 64-bit Sempron , 512 mb ram, 500 gb sata hd, 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ-45 Ethernet, Internal Universal Power Supply, Windows Home Server
UPC: 070390503511
EAN: 0070390503511
Competitors
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $0.00
Released --
Pros
- Free and open-source.
- Turns a computer into a NAS device
- Minimal system requirements
Cons
- RAID requires full drives - can't use the drive you install FreeNAS on
- Even basic configuration can be confusing for beginners.
- Non-standard configuration can be difficult to setup.
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
25%
vs.
FreeNAS
75%
MSRP $399.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- high speed gigabit network interface
- very quiet - silent for the most part
- dual USB jacks for further expansion
Cons
- different drives have been found by multiple reviewers - impossible to tell which yours might come with
- takes a ridiculous amount of time to re-build
RAID arrays
- does not support hot-swapping
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
vs.
Buffalo Technology LinkStation Quad
MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- sleek looking
- room for two SATA drives
- can utilize gigabit speeds (not just 100mbit)
Cons
- no LCD screen or card reader (as found on the higher end unit)
- User interface requires Flash and does not work well on Linux browsers.
- No ability to dynamically down-size partitions.
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
vs.
Linksys NMH305
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- massive NAS built into the router
- wireless N
- fully integrated PC will allow for powerful use in an enthusiast's hands
- 3.5" touchscreen
- 4 USB ports for use with peripherals or expansion of capacity
Cons
- quite large for what it is
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475
vs.
Asus Eee D200
Reviews
December 29, 2008
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Pros
- much more expandable than a network drive
- small enclosure
- clean, logical port layout on front and back
- excellent ventilation
- easy to add storage
- reasonably priced
- "folder duplication" allows for redundancy is more flexible than a RAID 1 mirrored setup
- runs Windows Home Server which is a standard Media Connect Client (make sure to turn on Media Sharing in WHS)
- easily stream to Xbox 360 out of the box
Cons
- No connectivity to a AV system
- no native RAID
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January 18, 2008
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Pros
- Easy to setup
- Good backup functionality (incremental backups)
- Consolidates iTunes from all the computers on the network
- System restore functionality
Cons
- No connectivity to a AV system
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Competitors
sandman prefers
HP MediaSmart Server EX470/EX475 over
FreeNAS
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March 8, 2009
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Pros
- Easy to setup
- Good backup functionality (incremental backups)
- much more expandable than a network drive
- small enclosure
- clean, logical port layout on front and back
- excellent ventilation
- easy to add storage
- Consolidates iTunes from all the computers on the network
- System restore functionality
- reasonably priced
- Serves more than 2 streams of Hi-Def Video easily
- Supports and streams MP4
- "folder duplication" allows for redundancy is more flexible than a RAID 1 mirrored setup
- runs Windows Home Server which is a standard Media Connect Client (make sure to turn on Media Sharing in WHS)
- Works well with PS3
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September 16, 2009
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Pros
- Easy to setup
- Good backup functionality (incremental backups)
- much more expandable than a network drive
- small enclosure
- clean, logical port layout on front and back
- excellent ventilation
- easy to add storage
- Serves more than 2 streams of Hi-Def Video easily
- Supports and streams MP4
Cons
- No connectivity to a AV system
- no native RAID
- price availability
- more expensive than other media streaming alternatives
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February 6, 2009
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- No connectivity to a AV system
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December 29, 2008
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April 10, 2007
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