HP EX495 1.5 TB MediaSmart Home Server (Black)

HP EX495 1.5 TB MediaSmart Home Server (Black)

HP EX495 1.5 TB MediaSmart Home Server (Black)
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Product Description

The HP EX495 Media Smart Server is the all-in-one solution to manage your media: a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media and content for sharing with family and friends, and enable you to enjoy your digital media while at home or away. Network-based backup of PCs using Windows Home Server as well as Macs using Apple’s Time Machine. Media streaming of photos, music and videos to PCs, the entertainment center and remote devices including the iPhone. What's in the box: HP EX495 (1.5TB plus 3 unused expansion bays) MediaSmart Server, Power cord, Ethernet cable, Software installation disc , PC restore disc, Server recovery disc and Setup Poster and HP support guides. One year limited warranty and our dedicated software technical support available from date of purchase both online and by phone.


Product Details

  • Brand: HP
  • Model: EX495
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 9.75" h x 5.50" w x 9.88" l, 11.24 pounds
  • CPU: Pentium
  • Memory: 2GB
  • Hard Disk: 1500GB
  • Processors: 1

Features

  • 1.5 TB SATA 7200 RPM hard drive; No tools required to add 3 additional hard drives with the 3 open expansion bays - (Total Capacity 9TB)
  • Intel Pentium Processor Dual Core 2.5 GHZ 64-bit ; 2GB of DDR2 DRAM
  • Connects easily to the home network through a built-in Ethernet port.
  • Powered by Microsoft Windows Home Server software
  • 4 USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 3 back); 1 eSATA port (back)
  • 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ45 Ethernet - Supports both wired and wireless PCs via a wireless router)
  • Provides enhanced network throughput and video conversion performance

Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer

IDEAL FOR

Backup
Keep your files safe. Back up PCs and Macs in your home automatically.

Storage
Free up space on your computer hard drives and TiVo® box, and centralize your digital life. Save up to 390,000 photos; 340,000 songs; or 900 hours of video with the included 1.5TB hard drive1. Boost storage capacity as needed with room for three more internal hard drives and up to five external ones.

Music
Change the music. Stream playlists to any PC & Mac connected to the Internet2, whether you’re at home or away.

Photos
Share photos easily. Access your photos from computers on your home network and upload them directly from your server to Snapfish.com, Flikr®, Picasa Web Albums and Facebook®3.

Videos
Watch videos on the go. Convert home video files to play on your iPod®, iPhone®, PSP®, Zune and other mobile devices4.


MediaSmart Server

Small, sleek design intended for
cool and quiet operation

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SPECIFICATIONS

Processor
2.50GHz Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor

Operating System
Powered by Windows® Home Server software

Hard Drive
1.5TB (7200RPM) SATA, expandable to 17TB5

Memory (RAM)
2GB DDR2

Interfaces
4 USB 2.0 Ports and 1 eSATA Port

Network Support
Up to Gigabit Ethernet; wired and wireless PCs (via a wireless router)


MediaSmart Server Chart

Simply plug the server into your router and
install the software on your computers

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FEATURES

YESHP Photo Publisher and Viewer

YESFile and Drive Backup for PCs and Macs

YESIn-home and Remote Media Streaming

YESServer for iTunes®
HP Media Collector for PC and Mac

YESExpandable Drive Bays (up to 17TB total5)

YESHP Video Converter

YESPower-saving Sleep Mode

YESUp to 10 User Accounts Plus Guest Account

YESAdditional Software Add-ins (including HP MediaSmart Expander for TiVo®)

YES
INCLUDED

Intuitive Menu

Manage your files and server settings easily
using the intuitive menu

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COUNT ON AUTOMATIC BACKUP

  • Your server automatically runs daily backup to keep new files safe

  • Add a second hard drive (sold separately) for file redundancy with Select Folder Duplication managed by Windows® Home Server

  • Recover from a computer hard drive failure using PC or Mac Restoration features

  • Back up shared folders on your server to an external hard drive (sold separately) and store it off-site for an added level of protection

Product Tour

Learn more about sharing, organizing and
protecting your files in the product tour

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ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE

  • New HP MediaSmart Expander for TiVo: Free up space on your TiVo box, plus watch recorded content on any computer in your home by storing shows on your HP MediaSmart Server6

  • The HP Video Converter automatically formats your videos for Xbox 360, PS3, PlayStation Portable, iPod, iPhone, Zune and more4

  • Stream music, photos and videos, so friends and family can listen to your favorite song, see your vacation photos and watch your home videos from their own computers—anywhere in the world

  • The HP MediaSmart Server iPhone app also lets you stream files to your iPod touch or iPhone2

  • Access music playlists from multiple PCs in your home

Easy Back Up

HP MediaSmart Server makes it easy
to back up your Mac and share your iTunes and
other media to your iPhone and iPod Touch

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KEEP EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE

  • The HP Media Collector automatically collects and organizes media files from your PC and Mac, including iPhoto®, iTunes® and iMovie® libraries

  • The HP Photo Viewer helps you create photo albums to share with friends and family

  • The HP MediaSmart Server is ready to grow with your needs: Expand your server’s storage capacity by adding additional hard drives (sold separately) in the three empty drive bays or with the external ports
MediaSmart Server Open View

Boost storage capacity to 17TB
total using optional hard drives

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MORE INFORMATION


Datasheet
Datasheet (PDF)
 


(1) Storage specifications are based on available capacity following installation. Photo capacity based on average compressed .jpg size of 3.5MB/image. Music capacity based on 4 minutes per song and 128Kbps AAC encoding. Video capacity based on each hour of video recording at 1.42GB for Standard NTSC format in "fair" mode and at 3.60GB for Standard NTSC format in "best" mode.
(2) Requires wired connection to a router; remote features require a broadband Internet connection.
(3) Services are subject to change without notice and some services may not be available at time of product purchase. The available service providers may vary in your country/region.
(4) Copy-protected files may not stream properly. Streaming to a TV requires a digital media receiver (UPnP) or a gaming console like the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3.
(5) Maximum storage capacity—Only limited by the number of internal hard drive bays (4), USB ports (4) and eSATA port (1).
(6) The free HP MediaSmart Expander for TiVo is a free add-in application and requires TiVo Series2, Series3, TiVo Premiere or TiVo Premiere XL products. To share TiVo shows on other devices across your home network, free TiVo desktop software available for download on TiVo.com is also required. TiVo, the TiVo logo, Series2 and Series3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide.