HP MediaSmart Server ex470 Upgrade.

I would like to know if I can exchange my MediaSmart Ex470 server for a MediaSmart Ex485 server?
HP was committing to transfer the same product innovations in the Ex48x series to the Ex47x series but they have yet to do so.
The newest update (like the 3nd or 4th to the ex48x series) is about to be released -- http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/13/firmware-update-brings-file-conversion-iphone-access-to-hps-me/.
I purchased my Mediasmart ex470 just before ex485 was annouced, I called HP and they assured me that the same updates to Ex48x series would be applied to the Ex47x series. So I did not return my Mediasmart server.... big mistake.

Are you and HP employee?
I bought extra memory at the time of purchase and was ready for the vaporware a year ago. Still waiting for the reality to catch up with the hype.
The reality is that they say you will have to "reconfigure and reload the server". So what is that going to take? Will users have to save everything to an alternative backup source, reload from scratch, then resave everything back to the server? Do you have an extra 2TB+ sitting around and the time to save to that device? How long does it take to transfer 2TB+ via USB anyhow? Then you have the nightmare and timesink of trying to get the MacAfee security software to work again. This is a whole separate nightmare and tons of hours wasted.
Starting from scratch is what I had to do when HP pushed the bad update to users. I am really afraid of what I am going to be forced to do to make the transition to the upgrade if it ever happens.
PoGoPlug is a much better, cheaper alternative to the HP MediaSmart (MediaLackingStupid) server. One cannot even stream video from this MediaStupid pig or upload directories of photos to it for sharing. Both of which are an elegant snap with PogoPlug!
Another great alternative is the Linksys router with StorageLink.
Bottom line, don't waste the money or time on this albatross of a HP MediaSmart Server box.

Similar Messages

Mediasmart server EX495 Blank Contents screen

Ofr the last week or so, I can not get the content screen to show after connecting from any of my clients. I getthe password screen when I try to get to the console. then the progress screen appears. But then instead of the console screen I get the background screen only no matter how long I leave it be. It never goes beyond that.
At the same time, using any of the MS Office applications to load an office document from the shared folders on the server freezes the applicaton. Even Outlook 2007 freezes just opening it (I have Outlook email to the shared folders on the server).
The only remedy I can find is to manually reboot the server which resolves the problem for about 30 minutes then it all happens over again. This full problem started this morning. Oh yes, all the lights on teh server indicate a go status. And when I reboot the server and can get into the console, everything is in order.
I just bought this one when me original Mediasmart server EX470 with the original WHS software w/PP2 finally crashed and I could not revive it (RIP).
Anyne else having a similar problem?

I wanted to provide an update. Spotify 1.0.1.1060.gc75ebdfd appears to have changed behavior. HTTP proxy support appears to be removed now (I can't even play music using my previous prefs). I can enable my HTTPS proxy by editing the prefs file as before. I should be able to do this now through Spotify's settings, but it looks like there's a bug in the settings panel where it seems to require a username and password before saving (my proxy doesn't require a username and password). This time, change the @http back to @https. Here's how my proxy settings now look under 1.0.1.1060.gc75ebdfd:
network.proxy.addr="proxyout.xxx.xxx:8080@https"
network.proxy.mode=2
This allows me to play music and view most images. The only remaining problem is that now I'm still seeing instances where album art and other images aren't downloaded. It's not as prevalent as before, but I do see it when browsing, for example, the News tab under Browse.

Can't access ex495 mediasmart server

My HP EX495 media smart server is runnng Windows Home Server. The device went off-line the other day and I could not connect to the device through ethernet nor USB. The nick has a solid green light and a flashing yellow lignt. My guess is it is sending out a signal but not receiving one. Any idea how to fix the problem? I've tried rebooting; sending WOL messages; reseating the drives; but still can not access it.
Any guidance would be apprciated. Thank you.

Try this? HP MediaSmart Server EX490 - Solution to LAN going offline at boot-up ‎05-18-2013 03:09 AM After swapping out a defective Netgear router, I started to experience problems with my MediaSmart server going offline immediately after boot-up. I could also see from the router stats that the EX490 established an Ethernet connection at 10Mbps when powered off, but not following boot-up. I could even use WOL to start the server, but it would drop the LAN connection shortly afterwards, without ever coming online. I tried various Cat-5 cables and 3 different routers, but I could not get the aqua LAN LED to stay on for more than about 30 seconds after boot. I could see the yellow LED on the RJ45 NIC port flash very occasionally, but that was about it. I managed to establish a PC to EX490 direct connection and so could get into the server via Remote Desktop, which again suggested there was nothing fundamentally wrong with the NIC port or cables. I tried upgrading the Realtec PCIe driver to no effect, checked there were no conflicting LAN addresses, DHCP services, etc., etc., and even considered doing a server rebuild. Eventually, I found a solution that works for me. Using the peer-to-peer LAN connection and Remote Desktop, go to the EX490 Device Manager, select the Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller Properties, Advanced Tab and scroll down through the Property window to Speed and Duplex. Change Auto Negotiation to 100Mbps Full Duplex, save and reboot the server. It seems in my case that the EX490 is no longer coping with negotiating connection to a Gigabit LAN (still not sure why), but slowing the card down to 100Mbps is giving me a rock-solid connection. I hope this post will help others who may be contemplating using their MediaSmart as an expensive bookend or doorstop.

MediaSmart server password

I had to do a Factory reset on my HP MediaSmart Server using the recovery disk, but cannot install the Server Console or connector software on my W7 64 bit system because it's not compatible.
I see the serveron my PC and when I try to open it it's asking me for a password. Since the server is connected via network cable on a "local area connection" and not wirelessly, I assume the password needed is a "server" password and not the network password.
What credential/password do I enter here when initially logging on to the server???

Hello Dcypher64.
Welcome to the HP Forums. I understand your HP MediaSmart server is asking for a password. I'll see what I can do for, providing the best information I can.
I have used a MediaSmart server before. Normally, the password required is "administrator" password. You should be able to enter this password and access the server.
If this does not worked, the server may have to be reset or recovered. These are different than your standard computer so troubleshooting is not as simple. However, HP does possess documents on server recoveries and factory resets. Trying the steps in this document should assist you in resetting the server to a usable point: Using Server Recovery and Factory Reset
This document is particular to the EX470 and EX475 MediaSmart servers, but the steps should be the same. If you would like to provide the exact model of your server, I can find more accurate information. Irregardless, the above information should be enough to resolve the issue. Either way, please post your results.
Thank you for bringing this issue to the HP Forums. Have a great day!
Mario
I worked on behalf of HP.

Starting an EX 470 MediaSmart Server

I purchased a HP EX 470 MediaSmart Server in 2008. I have never started or configured the server. For years it has been in it's box and now it is on a shelf with other computer peripherals. I would like to start this up and utilize it as a data and remote server as it was intended to be used. Meanwhile, I have upgraded my main computer with an HP computer that has Windows 8.1, 64 bit. Do I understand that there may be a problem with this level of windows to work with the server? I have a HP laptop with Vista. Could this be the "first" computer then my other computers with more current Windows versions be compatible to work with the server? Are there OS upgrades to the server to enable working with more OS-advanced systems? Can this server, with additional upgrades, be used as a cloud server?

Did you try this? Not sure, but might work.
Write your mySQL server start-up sequence commands as a batch file and excute it from within your Java program.

Photoshop CS6 can't save to server after upgrading to Mac OS Yosemite Server from Mac Lion Server

We recently upgraded our server from a Mac Pro 2008 with OS X Lion Server to a Mac Mini 2014 with LaCie 20TB 5Big Thunderbolt 2 RAID drive. Everything is working fine with the exception of Photoshop. It does it intermittently but once it happens it will continue to do so. We get message like "Can't save to disk because of disk error" and "Can't save file because of program error" . Sometime we are able to do a "save as" and save over it. Most of the time we have to "save as" with a different file name and then rename and recopy the file. We have check permission on all the file as well as the server HD has ignore ownership checked. Again only three things changed. 1) Sever hardware change from Mac Pro to Mac Mini. 2) Server software upgraded from 10.7 Lion to 10.10 Yosemite(both have the latest update). 3) Drive when from internal on Mac Pro to External Thunderbolt 2 LaCie drive. We have no problem with Illustrator or Indesign. Only Photoshop. Anyone with any suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Unfortunately you seem to be using Photoshop in a way that Adobe discourages, so you may not be getting a lot of helpful advice.
Networks, removable media | Photoshop | CS4 and later

New production server PLUS upgrade!

After years of groveling, weekly church visits, and burning incense, it appears that I will finally be able to get a new production server for our 3.3 TB data warehouse. They are also going to add 2 TB of space to our main storage array.
In addition, management wants to upgrade from 10.2.0.3 to 11gR2 as part of that migration. Our current server was not able to handle 11g, according to Oracle.
In recent times, I have had to do some very non-standard things as a dba, mostly due to insufficient resources. So these migrations may not be as straightforward as what you read in the docs, and therefore I would like some opinions about how best to achieve the migration to the new box, and to 11gR2.
Our current environment is a Sunfire 6800 Sparc 64 box with 12 900mhz cpus and 16G of ram, and Solaris 10.
Most of our datafiles are housed on a 3.7 TB Sun 2540 storage array, but due to space and performance constraints, it was decided to put one very large and mostly unimportant tablespace (350G) on a 2.1 TB Sun 3511 array. We also put our 2 temporary tablespaces (about 54G) on that array. Also on the 3511 array is our db_recovery_file_dest area, with all of our archived redo logs and flashback logs. Due to lack of space there, I have to direct our RMAN database file backups, archived log backups, and exports to an unsupported Hitachi SAN, which is 8 years old, like our Sunfire 6800.
The new server is a Sun M4000 with Solaris 10, so the OS will not be an issue. It will have 4 4-way 2.5ghz processors and 32G of ram. The newly expanded 2540 array will have enough space to hold us for a few years. It is currently 3.7TB, using 2.6 of that. When expanded, it will be about 5.8TB.
My mission is to move all of the temporary tablespace and other data files (about 1 TB) and the exports (1 TB) to the newly expanded 2540. We will keep the space (2.1 TB) allocated on the 3511 attached to the new server, but it will be used ONLY for recovery-related files; rman backups, flashback logs, archived logs, etc. My goal is to keep at least two full rman backups in that space, along with all the necessary archived log backups. We are supposed to get everything off of the old SAN. So, there will be a lot of file shuffling, nothing new for this shop.
My plan would be to install 10.2.0.3 (same exact version) on the new server, then hook it up to the existing storage arrays. (My boss thinks that will reformat all of the disks on those arrays, but I don't think that is necessarily true. I believe it is possilble to mount each file system on those arrays to the new box, so long as they have been unmounted from the old one. Then again, I am not a Unix Admin)
Next, I would startup-mount the database, move the necessary files to the 2540 using Oracle and Unix commands, then shut down the db. Then, I would install 11gR2 with all patches on the new server, and upgrade the database manually, in place.
If my boss is right and connecting the new server to the existing arrays means re-initializing them, he asked if we could use our last RMAN backup to restore the database in the new environment. I said if we were still running 10g at that time on the new server, and all the file systems were identical, that should be possible. However, I should note that we do NOT use an RMAN catalog (RMAN uses the controlfile). We have no place to put an RMAN catalog. I have never even had a place to test doing a restore with RMAN.
If anyone out there has been through a migration to a new server along with an Oracle upgrade, I would appreciate any ideas on the best way to go about it.

Hi,
Its not recommended to upgrade OS and Database same time. I would recommend :
1) Migrate database from Old Server to new Severs.
-> Install OS, packages, patches, create users, groups, mount points and configure kernel parameters as required.
-> Restore $ORACLE_HOME, inventories, mount all data partitions on same mount points similar to old servers
-> Perform relink for all oracle home binaries using command relink all command.
Refer tech notes:
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B19306_01/install.102/b28053/toc.htm
*Is It Necessary To Relink Oracle Following OS Upgrade? [ID 444595.1]*
*How to Relink Oracle Database Software on UNIX [ID 131321.1]*
2) Then perform an upgrade for your database.
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E11882_01/install.112/e10863/toc.htm#i1011296
http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E11882_01/server.112/e10819/toc.htm
Hope helps :)
Regards,
X A H E E R

SAP B1 APPLICATION IS RUNNING SLOW IN SERVER AFTER UPGRADE

Hi,
The sap application is running slow in server after upgrading it from 9.0 to 9.1 it's taking 5-10 secs to open a document after clicking it and its taking more time in client system.
what are the steps to be taken so that the application will run without any delay.
Regards,
Karthik B

hi please check bellow thread ,it may help you
Client Machines Logon to SAP Server is Very Slow
update the status
regards
AKR

Crystal Reports Server XI upgrade to Crystal Reports Server 2008

I have downloaded the Crystal Reports Server 2008 upgrade from the portal. Questions:
The "Upgrading Your Crystal Reports Server Delpoyment from XI or XI Relase 2 to Crystal Rpeorts Server 2008" (simple install) documentation mentions that the installer should recognize my installation and prompt to upgrade. Instead, the first prompt that I get is for a license key. Is this normal, or should the application be seeing my existing install?
If I do indeed need a 2008 license key, how do I obtain one? It will not accept may CRXI Server keys, and I cannot see anyplace to download the new keys.
Any help would be appreciated.
Jeff

Hi,
I think you can request for new keys:
For a new key:
Request key codes for new orders via SAP Marketplace (SMP), will receive a download letter on new purchases providing them with their SMP login credentials. Using these credentials you can login and click in the "Keys & Requests" tab > Request a License key.
If your Key code does not work
You need create a customer message https://websmp107.sap-ag.de/message using component XX-SER-LIKEY-BOJ.
Regards,
Deepti Bajpai

HP Mediasmart server keeps disconnecting from shared library

Hi
Just move to an Imac from a windows machine so I hope someone could assist me?
I have a HP mediasmart server that stores my music and under the shared headings in Itunes it recognises it, clicking on it shows "loading HP mediasmart server" for about 10 seconds then it disappears and keeps looping round.
My Macbook pro has not trouble connecting to it and it remains connected
Can any one point me in the right direction
regards

Resolved. If anyone has the same problem its because there is a corrupt song that crashes the fire-play server running on WHS. Remove the song a it all works

Fatal error: Client does not support authentication protocol requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL client

Fatal error: Client does not support authentication protocol
requested by server; consider upgrading MySQL client in
/homepages/28/d74942468/htdocs/cosmic/sites/onlinemove/Connections/db.php
on line 9
This is the error that comes up on the server where the site
sits. The database is working on my local machine with the local
settings, but wont connect due to the above.
I think im using MySQL client 3.23 How do i upgrade?
I found this on MySQL site:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/old-client.html
I'm not sure how to edit the connection string to make it
accept the vaules.

The_FedEx_Guy wrote:
> Fatal error: Client does not support authentication
protocol requested by
> server; consider upgrading MySQL client in
>
/homepages/28/d74942468/htdocs/cosmic/sites/onlinemove/Connections/db.php
on
> line 9
> I think im using MySQL client 3.23 How do i upgrade?
The MySQL client that the error refers to isn't the version
of MySQL,
but the MySQL library bundled with PHP. It sounds as though
your hosting
company has upgraded to MySQL 4.1 or higher, but is still
using PHP 4.
> I'm not sure how to edit the connection string to make
it accept the vaules.
You can't. It's the way that the user account passwords are
stored in
MySQL. You need to get the hosting company to upgrade to PHP
5 or to
reset the passwords in MySQL using the OLD_PASSWORD()
function. This
needs to be done by someone with top-level administrative
privileges on
the database.
David Powers, Adobe Community Expert
Author, "Foundation PHP for Dreamweaver 8" (friends of ED)
Author, "PHP Solutions" (friends of ED)
http://foundationphp.com/

WRT610N V1 will not allow port forwarding via HP Mediasmart Server

I have the WRT620N router and an HP MediaSmart server connected to it. My source is a cable modem. WHen I try to set up the server for remote access, the router is not found. I am continually getting "Port Forwarding failed" errors from the server. I also have several iPhone apps used to control devices on the network (DVR, BluRay player,etc) that will not connect. (These worked before I changed to this router.)
I have verified that the UPnP is enabled.
I have been struggling with this issue for several months and have not had any luck getting help from the forums, but will tryi again.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Joel WZ
Thanks,
Joel WZ

Did you tried to enable Remote Management Access on the router setup page?
If no, then Enable Remote Management Access under Administration tab and then check.

Azure SQL server v12 upgrade remaining time.

I'm upgrading SQL server to v12 to be able to utilize S3 performance level. Upgrade is running for 28 hours and still not completed. Actually, info in the portal said that it takes up to 24 hours.
Is there any way to determine how much time is needed to complete an upgrade and/or speed up the process? I'm in pretty urgent need of scaling up, but it's locked while server is upgraded.

Hi Ashley,
Just for clarification, you are upgrading a database (logical server) in Azure from V11 to V12?
How long the upgrade takes is depending on the size of your database(s). The larger the database the longer it will take. If it seems the operation is stuck you should file a support ticked through the portal to have the issue being investigated.
Thanks,
Jan

HP MediaSmart Server EX490 - Unable to find server/install Connector

Hi,
Would really appreciate any help on this issue since I am at my wit's end. I have a EX490 with 2 2TB drives on it. Been so long ago but pretty sure one is a backup of the other.
I began to have trouble logging in to the Windows Home Server Console a couple of weeks ago but didn't think much of it because I could still access the mapped drives on my computer. I had chalked it up to me typing in the wrong password.
Well, the hard drive on my computer crapped out and had to reformat it. However, whenever I try to install the Windows Home Connector, it tells me that it can't find my server. I get that same error message when I try to install the software on any other computer.
I'm starting to freak out a bit because I'm afraid I won't be able to access all the pictures and videos on the EX490.
I've tried searching Google for solutions but all the solutions involve accessing the server somehow and I'm not able to do so. My next attempt is to take out one of the drives and connect it to my desktop as a hard drive but need to run out to the store to buy another SATA cable. Not sure if that will work but don't really know what else to do.
Any advice or insight would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks!

It sounds like a Local Area Network (LAN) issue where you have this MediaServer installed (home, small office),
A LAN Router REBOOT may be necessary to clear .. and assign a TCP/IP address to the HP MediaSmart Server.
HP EX490 MediaSmart Server
Support Page
HP MediaSmart Server Setup Poster
Assure that your MediaServer is obtaining a TCP/IP address from your LAN Router.
You may need to login to the Router's Adminsitrative Page to check this.
This is covered in Chapter 2 of the User's Manual.
HP MediaSmart Server User Guide

Problems using SQL Server 2014 upgrade advisor on a windows 2008 sp2 server

I got sql server 2014 upgrade advisor up and running on a windows 2012 vm and every thing works fine, but I am having trouble installing it locally for a SSRS Box. The SSRS box is running windows 2008 sp2 enterprise edition, but when I try
and run the SQLUA.msi install nothing happens.
anyone else experience this issue?

Hi jesse,
Welcome to the forum :-)
Can you please clarify your issue in more details. I did not understand what you are doing. What do you mean by "installing it locally for a SSRS Box". Do you mean that you are trying a simple installation which do not work, and raise an error?
If so then (1) we dont need the extra information about "why you need the SQL Server" :-) we just need to help you install it regardless the SSRS. (2) We do need the full error log and the error message that you get.
By the way, The SQLUA.msi is just a small utilities named "Upgrade Advisor"
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144256.aspx
Do you want to install the SQL Server itself?
What is your current SQL Server on the local windows 2008 server?
[Personal Site] [Blog] [Facebook]

HP MediaSmart Server ex470 Upgrade.

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for