The Server Has Arrived

It's here - no scam - the real thing.  I haven't taken it out of the box yet, though.  Will open it tomorrow and start reading the manual!

My little server
Sits quietly on my desk
Serving peace of mind.

I think the above is the haiku that I wrote - that was written on a piece of paper I found on
my desk!


HP - 1TB MediaSmart Server     Model: EX490     SKU: 9609361


With backup, recovery and restore capabilities for both PC and Mac and support for remotely accessing files and streaming media to up to 10 connected PCs, this network-ready 1TB server makes an ideal centerpiece for media and data sharing at home or in the office.

 What's Included


◦HP 1TB MediaSmart Server     ◦Power cord, Ethernet cable


◦Software: installation, PC restore and server recovery       ◦Owner's manual


Product Features

 ◦One 1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm) included


Expandable to 17TB using additional SATA and SATA II internal hard drives (not included). Three hard drive bays for easy expansion.


◦Intel® Celeron® processor


Features a 2.2GHz processor speed and 64-bit support for enhanced network throughput and video conversion performance.


◦10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN connection


Allows you to connect the server to your home or office network. Supports wired connectivity or wireless connectivity via a wireless router (not included).


◦HP Media Collector


Automatically centralizes your media and data from iTunes, iPhoto and iMovie libraries, allowing you to access them on your network or remotely from a Web-connected computer. Set remote and local access privileges.


◦Remotely stream media to networked PCs, Macs and TVs


From connected game consoles or from the server to a connected computer for enjoying your favorite media.


◦Personal Web address access


Lets you access content stored on the server, remotely run applications and enable remote user access.


◦HP Video Converter


Converts stored video on the server to MPEG-4 (H.264) format and lets you specify converted video settings for optimal viewing on mobile video devices, including Apple® iPod®, iPhone®, Sony PSP and more.


◦iPhone application


Allows you to stream media from the server to your iPod touch or iPhone.


◦HP Photo Publisher and Photo Viewer


Allow you to quickly and easily publish your photos to Snapfish, Facebook, Flickr, Picasa and other popular photo-sharing Web sites and to view photos stored on the server with authorized users.


◦Automatic PC and Mac hard drive backup, restore and recovery


Lets you customize the number and frequency of backups, supports incremental and efficient single-copy backup and individual file restore and works with Apple Time Machine.


◦Designate folders for automatic backup onto multiple hard drives


For an additional layer of redundant protection.


◦Server recovery capability


Allows you to recover data and restore folders or reset the server in the event of an operating system disk corruption.


◦Supports up to 10 user accounts


Along with a guest account to prevent unauthorized access to the server.


◦4 high-speed USB 2.0 ports and 1 eSATA port


For fast digital data transfer and easy peripheral connectivity.


◦Microsoft Windows Home Server operating system preinstalled


For a stable computing platform.


◦Built-in server sleep mode


For improved energy efficiency.


◦Sleek, streamlined micro tower design


With perforated steel exterior panels for cool and quiet operation and a stylish look.


◦Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.◦Apple, the Apple logo and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 

IT'S ALL GREEK TO ME AT THIS POINT!!  BUT IT WAS FREE!