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Product Description HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server

Automatically back up and protect your digital memories, centralize your media and content for sharing with friends and family, and enjoy your digital media while at home or away with the HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server. Based on the Microsoft Windows Home Server platform, this sleek, quiet server is ideal if you have multiple PCs on a home network, or want the flexibility to enjoy your digital experiences from anywhere over the Internet. And it's easy to set up--just plug it in, connect it to your wireless router (sold separately), and load the software onto your PCs and Macs.

PC Operating System Support HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server

• Automatic backup of computers running Microsoft Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit), XP Home (SP2), XP Professional (SP2), Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2) or later, and Macs running ApplesTime Machine.


• File sharing for computers running Microsoft Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit), XP Home (SP2) or XP Professional (SP2), Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2) or later, Mac OS X, or Linux.


• Remote access to computers running Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2), Media Center Edition 2005 (SP2), or Vista Ultimate.

Hardware Specifications HP EX485 MediaSmart Home Server

• Internal Hard Drive(s): One 750 GB drive (SATA, 7200 RPM)


• Internal Expansion: Four hard drive bays (additional off the shelf SATA I or II hard drives can be added; no tools required)


• External Expansion: Four USB 2.0 ports (1 front, 3 back); one eSATA port (back)


• Processor: Intel Celeron 2.0 GHZ 64-bit Processor


• Memory: 2 GB of DDR2 DRAM (800 MHz)


• Network Support: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ45 Ethernet; supports both wired and wireless PCs (via a wireless router).


• Power: Internal universal power supply


• Dimensions: 5.5 x 9.8 x 9.2 inches (WxHxD)

Product Features and Technical Details Server Home Server HP EX485 MediaSmart

Model: EX485

Product Features Server Home Server HP EX485 MediaSmart

• Intel Celeron 2.0GHz 64-bit Processor


• Network-Based Backup of Macs Using Apple's Time Machine


• Single SATA 7200 RPM 750GB Drives


• Photo/Video Sharing and Remote Access to Digital Media and Files on a Variety of Devices


• Automatic Digital Content Organization Across All PCs

Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

• Hardware Platform: PC


• Processor: 2 GHz


• Number of Processors: 1

Hard Drive

• Manufacturer: None

Ports and Connectivity

• Modem: None

Cases and Expandability

• Size (LWH): 3.62 inches, 2.17 inches, 3.86 inches


• Weight: 15.33 pounds

Warranty and Support