Our sleek, quiet MediaSmart Server EX470 provides remote access to files on the server, automatic backup of all networked PCs, media streaming across your home network, a photo sharing Web site, and virtually limitless storage expandability (1TB plus two empty expansion bays).This home 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. It is based on Microsoft's Windows Home Server operating system and supports 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet and both wired and wireless networking (requires wireless router). AMD Live! 64-bit processing power supplies fast file access and timely backups.Operating System Powered by Windows Home Server, a new software solution from Microsoft for for storing, accessing, sharing and automatically protecting digital files. Control CenterSoftware that runs on network PCs to give all network users the ability to browse browse shared folders on the HP MediaSmart Server, add photos and video clips video clips to the HP Photo Webshare and perform an immediate backup of their their computer. Users with administrative access privileges can access the Windows Windows Home Server Console from the Control Center.

HP Photo Webshare An easy way to share photos and video clips with select friends and family directly directly from the HP MediaSmart Server and accessed through a secure, personal personal web address. Links to Snapfish for easy photo printing.Server for iTunes Centralize your iTunes music libraries and playlists on the server for playback to to any PC or notebook running iTunes on your home network.Windows Home Server Server Console Software accessed from the Control Center to manage your HP MediaSmart Server, Server, including setting up shared folders, assigning user access privileges and and customizing backups. Features listed below can be accessed through the Windows Windows Home Server Console.Remote access Upon installation, you can set up a secure, personal web address to be used for for remote access and by visitors to your Photo Webshare.(b) Remotely access shared folders and files on the HP MediaSmart Server from an an Internet-connected computer using your secure personal web address.Remotely run applications on computers on your home network through the HP HP MediaSmart Server from an Internet-connected computer(a) using your secure secure personal web address.PC hard drive backup Once the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed on a home PC, the Windows Windows Home Server backup software automatically starts backing up the PCs PCs hard drive image every night. You can customize number and frequency of of backups kept.Incremental backups: After initial backup, only changes are backed up. Efficient single copy backup: A single copy of each file is backed up, no matter matter how many computers that files resides on in your home network. backup Shared folder duplication duplication

For extra protection, set up selected shared folders to be duplicated on a separate separate hard drive on the HP MediaSmart Server. Works with both internal and and external hard drives.PC hard drive restore In the event of a PC hard drive failure, the included HP PC Restore disc is all you you need to restore a hard drive image from the HP MediaSmart Server. Theres Theres no need to locate your original operating system disc.Individual file restore If you accidentally delete a file on your PC, you can browse versions of the PC hard hard drive backup image on the HP MediaSmart Server to find the file and copy copy it to your PC.Easy storage expansion expansion Add an internal or external hard drive to the HP MediaSmart Server, indicate that that you want to add the disk in the Windows Home Server Console, and the HP HP MediaSmart Server storage grows. No need to power down the unit or manage manage drive letters for multiple hard drives.Media streaming Microsoft Windows Media Connect media streaming capability for streaming streaming photos, music, video and downloaded movies to an HP MediaSmart MediaSmart TV, an Xbox 360, or to a networked home entertainment center.(c) (c) Users Up to 10 user accounts can access the HP MediaSmart Server. In addition, a predefined predefined Guest can be enabled. Set Read/Write, Read Only or No Access privileges for each user. Access privileges privileges are set at the shared folder level. You also control the remote access privilege privilege for each user. PC operating system support supportBackup Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP Remote access to computers Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Media Center Center Edition 2004 or higher, or Windows Vista Ultimate or higherFile sharing Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Mac, OS X, Linux.Click here for more info, http://www.buy.com/toc/hp-home-server-desktop-computer-desktop-pc/65082.html
 
Manufacturer: HEWLETT PACKAR
Features
 

Centralize and share your files and media across your
 your home network.

 Remotely access files on your server and run applications
 applications on your home PCs from any internet-connected
 internet-connected computer.
 

Stream photos, music and videos to PCs on your network
 network or to your TV or stereo system.

 Automatically copy iTunes music libraries from family
 family members' PCs to the server for streaming
 Gain peace of mind through easy backup of household
 household PCs and notebooks running Windows XP
 XP and later operating systems.
 Designate folders that will be copied automatically onto
 onto multiple hard drives for an additional layer of redundant
 redundant protection.
 

Restore individual files or an entire PC hard drive in
 in the event of a hardware or software failure.
 Four internal hard-drive bays, four USB 2.0 ports and
 and one eSATA port for storage expandability.
 

Easily expand capacity with off-the-shelf SATA drives
 drives installation doesnt require tools or cables
 Easily setup a personal web address that visitors can
 can use to see photos on your webshare.
 Set-up automatic emails to notify friends and family
 family to share different photo albums.
 Visitors can upload their own photos for sharing and
 and download full resolution photos or be linked to
 to Snapfish for photo printing