Windows home server 2011 64bit english 1pk dsp oem system. First impression is that it is tiny about as tall as a college textbook standing on edge and six inches wide. Mediasmart home your hp mediasmart server community. Supposedly, whs 2011 will have a larger variety of addons for purchase. Is whs on hps ex 485 media smart server different than. I have yet to utilize any addons, but look forward to any unique software that increases the ability of my whs 2011 box. The celeron 440 provides reasonable performance for basic operations, whs administrations, backups, photo management and file functions on your network. Once i did that, the install continued and i have whs 2011 up and running on the ex485. Lion server on an hp mediasmart ex485 thread starter. Once you have installed and configured the operating system and added at least one user account the adminstrator cannot remotely access the server through a remote dashboard or remote web access session, for security reasons, you are ready to configure a client. By that i mean that i like to have computers as clean as humanly possible, i usually delete excess files, uninstall unused programs, and turn off unused windows features. Lists the issues that are fixed and the new feature that is included in update rollup 3 for windows home server 2011.
I did a server recovery and got the system back up. I would like to hook up a usb cam and use some sort of security monitoring software but while both my webcams show up in devices they are not recognized by any software, even with macam. The ex485 7 come provisioned with an intel celeron 440, singlecore 2ghz processor. Windows home server is a home server operating system based on windows server 2003 r2. Whs outlook 2011 is a windows server solutions addin for use with windows home server 2011, windows small business server 2011 essentials, or windows storage server 2008 r2 essentials. I am working thru getting my ex495 whs 2011 to do all of the things that it use to do. To receive the latest version installers of the connector software, configure the windows home server to. Any computer system on the network that runs itunes can access music on the hp mediasmart server as an itunes shared library.
In the past few issues ive covered basic considerations you should plan for before installing windows home server 2011 and the actual installation of whs 2011. Meaning, you take the system drive out of the server, put it in another computer with screen, keyboard and mouse. In this article you will find how to install the latest version. Amahi is a media, home and app server software known for its easytouse user interface. The hp lights management driver for whs 2011 has had an update. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use. Whs machines are networkready, do not have a vga output nor display adapter and typically have multiple drive bays designed for adding low cost serial ata sata drives as storage needs grow. Installing windows home server connector software without the. Autoexit for windows home server and sbse 2011 and server essentials. Insert the hard drive back into the hp server and turn it on. I just inherited an hp ex485 mediasmart server in near new condition. Its been a long, long while since weve heard the words hp mediasmart, and in fact, the last mention that was made wasnt exactly positive. It provides individual userlevel access to microsoft outlook from your server whs outlook 2011 can run a serverinstalled copy of microsoft outlook from any computer just as if it. The celeron 440 provides reasonable performance for basic operations, whs administrations, backups, photo.
I concluded that the system drive seagate 750gb was bad. How to connect two routers on one home network using a lan cable stock router netgeartplink duration. This video tutorial will show you how to install the windows home server connector software without using the cddvd. Whs 2011 s client software can now be installed directly via a browser, and both windows and mac systems are supported the existing 10 user limit remains in place. Installation of the windows home server connector software. You can do this in the bios or hit the appropriate key during startup that lets you select a. Hp debuts maccompatible mediasmart ex485 ex487 home. Windows home server cnet download free software, apps. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server to use freenas. Paragons gpt loader available for windows home server v1. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or datavault hardware. Wake on lan is also supported, this enables you to easily boot up machines remotely.
I have a hp ex495 running the old home server, i want to upgrade to windows home server 2011. Its primary purpose is to provide the solutions of connected pcs in the home system environment for an automated backup system, file sharing system, remote access, and print server read more. As soon as the install wants to reboot for the very first time, turn off the comptuer. Donesafe whs management software helps companies achieve safer and more fulfilling workplaces all around the world. Removing the smoke and mirrors part 2 more performance and a new operating system. The sole purpose is to clearly define and outline the steps necessary to modify your hp ex485 487 mediasmart server or mss from a single core intel celeron 440 to the more powerful intel dual core. Jan 01, 2012 windows home server 2011 driver quesetions. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home server 2011. Amahi has the best media, backup and web apps for small networks. I just purchased an hp ex485 with windows home server. The driver enables users of the discontinued mediasmart server from hp to get the leds back working when upgrading these units to whs2011. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart. Whs 2011s client software can now be installed directly via a browser, and both windows and mac systems are supported the existing 10 user limit remains in place. It provides a central place to store and share data, and provides a convenient way to.
Another easiest way to install whs on ex485, and ive tried it myself with my ex470, is to start the installation from another computer. Today we take a look at getting your data back from backups on your home server. Plus it automatically makes a full backup of each computer for a fast easy restore in case of catastrophic hard drive failure. All of the above questions can be answered with a yes with good results, read on. Also, i had to reinstall 3d party realtek network drivers to get the network to.
I understand that eeh software will be supported until 20. So without further ado, those of you with a mediasmart can now install whs2011 on it courtesy of ex hp employee alex kuretz of. Aug 14, 2016 converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me. I would like to hook up a usb cam and use some sort of security monitoring software but while both my. Open windows home server console and click select the computers and backup tab. This unique software solution uses special drivers and an initialization utility that adds support for gpt hard drives. You may also update your software before moving your hd to the server. How to install the windows home server 2011 connector software. Sep 12, 2010 this feature is not available right now. Windows home server 2011 driver quesetions software.
Ill start this thread by stating that im an anal retentive idiot, so there isnt any confusion. Update rollup 3 for windows home server 2011 is available. Hp ex485 ex487 mediasmart servers the heart of your digital life the hp mediasmart server is a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media. Using a sandigital tr4m with a hp ex485 windows home server. Windows home server forums view topic whs 2011 on ex485. Jun 12, 2011 as a follow up on my previous post installing server 2008 r2 unattended here is a follow up on how to install windows home server 2011 on headless hardware. 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. To receive the latest version installers of the connector software, configure the windows home server to use windows update. Install windows home server 2011 and getting started. Yes, i have both macbook air and imac backing up to lion server on ex490. Upgrading my hp whs mediasmart ex495 to windows home. It will present various options for the mss user and provide a one stop resource for the complete upgrade process. Upgrading the hp ex485487 mediasmart server processor.
I have access to files on the server from the pc but the dashboard has not been installed for back ups. Autoexit for windows home server and sbse 2011 and server. Mar 09, 2010 if you use windows home server to backup the machines on your network, your in luck if you accidentally delete important files or they become corrupted. I have a ex485 that would not stay up for more than 5 minutes at a time around a month ago. Until then i will just check back from time to time to followup on server hardware and software developments. Has anyone tried to repurpose it and install freenas on it. Heres how, take a fresh hard drive, and hook it up to another different computer. Upgrading the hp ex485487 server processor mediasmart home. If you use windows home server to backup the machines on your network, your in luck if you accidentally delete important files or they become corrupted. Amahi is the solution for making home networking simple and easy.
Install windows home server 2011 on this drive via the temp computer. Upgrading the hp ex485 487 mediasmart server processor. Thanks klode, i did find that answer but for some reason i thought i had read about someone using the tr4m with whs once it was configured on a seperate machine and then reattached to the. Now that a lot of us have whs2011 running, whose who have a hp mediasmart server are asking what to do with their now old machines. Under the covers whs v1 is windows server 2003 so its a solid and reliable server platform.
Aug 26, 2011 as a followup on previous guide on how to install snow leopard server on an hp mediasmart machine, i decided to upgrade to lion server and the update went pretty well. As a follow up on my previous post installing server 2008 r2 unattended here is a follow up on how to install windows home server 2011 on headless hardware whs 2011 is a bit different when it comes to running setup. This article is in three videos 21 minutes total that show the start to finish 3. In this case i did all of that and now i cant install my copy of whs connector. As the name suggests, the ex485 is designed to store and serve media movies, music and photos. Hi, i just installed whs 2011 on my ex495 but to be honest i. I tried whs v2, but it was too wonky and weird and didnt run well on either hardware at the time i. Feb 10, 2010 how to connect two routers on one home network using a lan cable stock router netgeartplink duration. It blows the e5200 away that had swapped in my ex485. How to install windows home server 2011 on your mediasmart or. Read on to find out more about paragon and my upcoming friday night plans. Our team has created the worlds most intuitive cloudbased solution that transforms safety culture through worker participation and leadership.
These optional updates are available to purchase for owners of our ex470475485487 products who want to upgrade their servers to the latest 3. For those using a motherboard such as the supermicro x8silf or supermicro x8st3f, with remote iso. Jul 02, 2011 mediasmart lights management driver for whs2011 v1. Then windows home server is the easy to use answer. I just purchased windows homes server 2011 and im trying to make a unattended install. Im trying to install whs 2011 on my hp ex485 with no luck. When i power up the ex485 it reads the usb drive for about 60 sec and then there is no further usb activity and no hard drive activity. Aug 26, 2011 lion server on an hp mediasmart ex485. To make optimal use of your whs, you need to install the whs connector software on each of your computers. I plan to continue the series but before i get started i wanted to share the fact that microsoft has greatly lowered the price of this great software. Pack enables the viewing of a variety of devicespecific file formats in window live photo gallery as well as other software that is based in windows imaging codecs. Whs 2011 is a bit different when it comes to running setup.
First, make sure the system is set to boot from the dvd drive first. Mediasmart lights management driver for whs2011 v1. I cant get it to boot to any os, nor can i find the software to restore it or even install the home server software on it. Aug 17, 2011 in the past few issues ive covered basic considerations you should plan for before installing windows home server 2011 and the actual installation of whs 2011. I do believe whs 2011 is just stripped down version of 2008r2 so. The ex4857 come provisioned with an intel celeron 440, singlecore 2ghz processor. It was replaced with a samsung 500gb drive i had laying around. How to install the windows home server 2011 connector. Apr 25, 2011 upgrading the hp ex485487 mediasmart server. Now, my guess is that i could have totally installed it on the mss if i had gone into the bios initially and disabled the smi boot file. Unattended install for whs 2011 my digital life forums.
The ex 495 has no dvd drive, no monitor ports, and no keyboardmouse. You have seen the announcements by hp that the media smart server is going the way of the dodo. Based on what i have read about whs 2011 i think i will stay with my ex485 media server and the whs v. The ex485 7 mss came provisioned from hp with a celeron single core processor with 2 gb of memory and the microsoft window home server operating system. Originally, i jumped on the chance to use my new 3tb drive in my ex485 whs v1, but could not get it to work with standard methods. To facilitate sharing and streaming, whs 2011 supports dlna 1. It installed and is running beautifully but it wont backup my system. A way to transparently duplicate selected folders on separate disk drives to help protect against a hard disk failure. Converting a hp ex485 mediasmart home server that was given to me.
Installing windows home server connector software without. Hp ex485ex487 mediasmart servers the heart of your digital life the hp mediasmart server is a home server that can automatically backup and protect your digital memories, centralize your media. This was an upgrade over the less powerful amd cores used in the 470 series. I started out with a hp mediasmart ex495 with whs v1, then i moved to an hp datavault x310. I did not use the utility provided in this website but rather created a bootable installation media there are plenty of guides. Whs 2011 and ex485 the windows home server enthusiast. As netbooks, usually without optical drives, flood the market, this is often the easiest way to install the connector software. I tried to install the whs 2011 by loading it onto a clean drive in another computer and then transferring that drive to the ex 495.
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