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HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)

Manufacturer: HP   Part number: PE591AV#ABA
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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

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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.





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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Product series - HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)
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HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)
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
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Manufacturer Info - HP Media Vault mv2020 (500GB)
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