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HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)

Manufacturer: HP Part number: PE591AV#ABA

$184.99 - $369.99at 2 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 7.8 out of 10
Average user rating: 4.9 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)

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Very good

7.8

out of 10

CNET Editor's rating: 7.8 out of 10
Reviewed by Felisa Yang
Review date: 10/13/06
Release date: 10/8/06

The good: Very fast data transfers; inexpensive; empty drive bay for your choice of SATA drives; streams to UPnP-compliant DMAs; includes backup and restore software; built-in print server; three USB ports for printers or additional hard drives.

The bad: Software firewalls may prove problematic during installation; RAID 1 capability only.

The bottom line: HP's Media Vault is a storage drive that offers an easy way to back up files from your networked PCs, along with the ability to stream your digital media files to other networked devices in your home. We really like this drive.

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User opinions - HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)

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Mediocre

4.9

out of 10

Average user rating from 7 users

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Very nice NAS
I am not a network admin type, but I do have 4 PCs at my house that I am forced to network and... Read more
by atlantisgroup (see profile) - December 15, 2006

40 out of 40 users found this user opinion helpful.

2 out of 10 - Terrible
defective design
The operating system for the media vault is a unique proprietary linux variation which only hp... Read more
by defectivemediavault (see profile) - September 14, 2007

30 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

6 out of 10 - Good
Overall good machine with 1 setback
This machine is fast & quiet. Software is easy to use even for novice. but there is problem.... Read more
by rexibaby (see profile) - March 28, 2007

30 out of 40 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Hit or Miss for Mac
The MV shows up when it wants to. Can't get access to it when I need to. When I'm able to get... Read more
by loveanh (see profile) - September 21, 2007

6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Great until it fails!!!
Six months into using this device, I added another 500GB disk and configured this device to mirror... Read more
by swsnow (see profile) - February 3, 2008

3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

2 out of 10 - Terrible
woefully inadequate
Running a home network consisting of 5 desktops, 3 laptops with total storage of 4,590GB. Wasted... Read more
by geo.spencer (see profile) - September 20, 2007

5 out of 21 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Near perfect
Works as advertised. Very fast. Good FAQ
www.k0lee.com/hpmediavault Read more
by jordan9612 (see profile) - June 24, 2007

0 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

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Full specifications - HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)

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Full specifications - HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)

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Manufacturer: HP
Part number: PE591AV#ABA

General
Device Type	Network drive
Host Connectivity	Gigabit Ethernet
Total Storage Capacity	500 GB
Width	9.4 in
Depth	4.3 in
Height	13 in
Localization	English / United States

Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5" x 1/3H
Type	Standard - 3.5" x 1/3H
Capacity	1 x 500 GB
Spindle speed	7200 rpm

Storage Controller
Type	Serial ATA
Storage Controller / Supported Device Type	Hard drive

Storage
Optical Storage	None

Optical Storage
Type	None

Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free)	2 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Interfaces	1 x Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A

Optical Storage (2nd)
Type	None

Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous compliant standards	UL, CSA, CUL, IEC950, EN 60825, IEC 60950

Storage Removable
Type	None

Power
Power device type	Power supply
Operational power consumption	26 Watt
Power Device	Power supply
Voltage Required	AC 120/230 V

Hard Drive (2nd)
Type	None

System Requirements
OS Required	Linux, Apple MacOS, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Networking
Type	Network adapter
Data link protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & support type	1 year warranty
Service & Support Details	Limited warranty - 1 year

Environmental Parameters
Min operating temperature	41 °F
Max operating temperature	95 °F
Operating humidity range	10 - 80%

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HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)
$184-$369

Manufacturer: HP
Specs: HP Media Vault MV2020 - Network drive, 500 GB, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

HP Media Vault mv2010 (300GB)
$119-$378

Manufacturer: HP
Specs: HP Media Vault MV2010 - Network drive, 300 GB, PC, RJ-45, 4 pin USB Type A, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

HP Media Vault Pro mv2040 (500GB)
$353-$409

Manufacturer: HP
Specs: HP StorageWorks Media Vault Pro mv2040 - NAS server, 1 TB, PC, RJ-45, Standard, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

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