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HP MediaSmart Server EX485/EX487
The HP MediaSmart Server EX485/EX487 is a home server from HP's 2009 lineup that is an upgrade to their previous EX470/EX475 model. The system features a 2.0GHz Intel Celeron processor with 2 GB of DDR2 SDRAM which is a step up from the 1.8GHz AMD Sempron and 512MB DRAM in the EX470/EX475. It includes 4 drive bays with a 750GB hard drive in the EX485 model and dual 750GB hard drives in the EX487 model. The MediaSmart Server EX485/EX487 is based on Microsoft's Windows Home Server platform to automatically backup and manage all PCs on the network. It also automatically organizes digital media and acts as an entertainment hub to stream music, videos, and photos across the network. The server is compatible with both Macs and PCs and includes a built-in sleep mode for higher energy conservation.
MSRP $800.00
Release date February, 2009
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Features/Specs
- Intel Celeron 2.0GHz 64-bit processor
- 2GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Single 750GB hard drive (EX485) / Dual 750GB hard drives (EX487)
- Seagate / ST3750630AS / Baracuda 7200.11 / SATA 3Gbps
- 4 hard drive bays
- Integrated ethernet port
- Ports: 4 x USB, 1 x eSATA
- Built-in sleep mode
- Slim steel chassis
- Automatic digital content organization across all PCs
- Compatible with both Mac and PC
- Microsoft Windows Home Server platform
- Dimensions: 5.5"(W) x 9.8"(H) x 9.2"(D)
- Limited 1 year warranty
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HP MediaSmart Server EX485/EX487
• HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server
UPC: 836367004579
EAN: 884420143451
MPN: FL700AA#ABA
Competitors
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
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May 21, 2009
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Pros
- Operates using faster Intel processor as opposed to its predecessor
- Extremely easy set-up process for a home server
- 4 available hard drive bays, allows for easily expandable storage of up to 9TB
- HP Media Collector feature allows for the continuous scanning, copying and organizing of photos, music and videos from various computers on to the network
- Compatible with Apple Time Machine, allowing for easy backups from Mac users
- Utilizes "folder duplication" technology to provide a layer of file redundancy, which unlike RAID allows you to pick and choose which folders to duplicate
- Comes with a quality HDD: Seagate / ST3750630AS / Baracuda 7200.11 / SATA 3Gbps
- Allows external USB drives to be added to the overall storage (all the drives are aggregated and they look like one, large single drive)
Cons
- Can only be purchased with either one or two 750GB hard drives. Can't purchase with all bays empty. Can't purchase with other sized drives.
- Initial setup requires a PC -- only then can a Mac be used
- All configuration requires a PC -- Mac software does not provide any configuration capability
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February 19, 2009
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Pros
- Operates using faster Intel processor as opposed to its predecessor
- Extremely easy set-up process for a home server
- 4 available hard drive bays, allows for easily expandable storage of up to 9TB
- HP Media Collector feature allows for the continuous scanning, copying and organizing of photos, music and videos from various computers on to the network
- Compatible with Apple Time Machine, allowing for easy backups from Mac users
- Utilizes "folder duplication" technology to provide a layer of file redundancy, which unlike RAID allows you to pick and choose which folders to duplicate
Cons
- Higher price tag when compared to other NAS/Media streaming devices
- Does not have built-in RAID functionality
- Needs to be directly wired to home router through ethernet cable, cannot connect to home network wirelessly
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May 21, 2009
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Pros
- Operates using faster Intel processor as opposed to its predecessor
- Extremely easy set-up process for a home server
- 4 available hard drive bays, allows for easily expandable storage of up to 9TB
- HP Media Collector feature allows for the continuous scanning, copying and organizing of photos, music and videos from various computers on to the network
- Utilizes "folder duplication" technology to provide a layer of file redundancy, which unlike RAID allows you to pick and choose which folders to duplicate
- Comes with a quality HDD: Seagate / ST3750630AS / Baracuda 7200.11 / SATA 3Gbps
- Allows external USB drives to be added to the overall storage (all the drives are aggregated and they look like one, large single drive)
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February 19, 2009
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Pros
- Operates using faster Intel processor as opposed to its predecessor
- Extremely easy set-up process for a home server
- 4 available hard drive bays, allows for easily expandable storage of up to 9TB
- HP Media Collector feature allows for the continuous scanning, copying and organizing of photos, music and videos from various computers on to the network
- Compatible with Apple Time Machine, allowing for easy backups from Mac users
Cons
- Higher price tag when compared to other NAS/Media streaming devices
- Does not have built-in RAID functionality
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September 10, 2009
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Cons
- Can only be purchased with either one or two 750GB hard drives. Can't purchase with all bays empty. Can't purchase with other sized drives.
- Windows operating system is less stable than other (linux) NAS systems
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This product is also known as:
EX, 485, EX, 487, EX485, 485EX, EX487, EX485EX, 485EX487, EX485EX487
