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HP MediaSmart Server ex475

Manufacturer: HP Part number: GG796AA#ABA

$659.99 - $858.40at 15 online stores.

CNET Editors' rating: 8.7 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.2 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - HP MediaSmart Server ex475

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Excellent

8.7

out of 10

CNET Editor's rating: 8.7 out of 10
Reviewed by Rich Brown
Review date: 11/5/07
Release date: 11/5/07

The good: Small enclosure is easily stashed out-of-sight, straightforward hardware and software setup; powerful server software lets you take complete control of the systems on your network as well as the files on them; easy to add storage as needed; expanded features via coming third-party software.

The bad: $749 isn't cheap; potentially cumbersome account management with the various other systems on your network.

The bottom line: Microsoft's Windows Home Server is the best, easiest-to-use answer to backing up and corralling all of the disparate media files in a networked home. And delivered in this petite, relatively affordable MediaSmart Server ex745 from HP, you get plenty of storage in a well-designed hardware package. We recommend this system all the way to anyone looking to take full control of their data.

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User opinions - HP MediaSmart Server ex475

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Very good

7.2

out of 10

Average user rating from 25 users

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Best Solution for Home Users
I am fortunate to have a shipping version of the ex475 now. After only a couple weeks of use, it... Read more
by cringgen (see profile) - November 13, 2007

65 out of 65 users found this user opinion helpful.

7 out of 10 - Very good
How about a print server function
As others have, I had a pre-release version of WHS running on a test box. Very promising. One... Read more
by mwwilk (see profile) - November 7, 2007

16 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Vista 64 support soon
Vista 64 support will come soon. Since each connection requires client software, the Vista 64... Read more
by gbedford (see profile) - November 7, 2007

15 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.
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2 out of 10 - Terrible
Not ready for prime time
The WHS software is so buggy that Medion, a major German OEM has refused to allow their brand of a... Read more
by miller.90 (see profile) - March 10, 2008

12 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.

4 out of 10 - Mediocre
Help! This box isn't RAID capable - why do I want it?
Help me here. I'm looking to install some sort of Home Server that will protect all my sensitive... Read more
by patlar1950 (see profile) - February 21, 2008

11 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.
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7 out of 10 - Very good
Vista x64 not supported
This is really about the WHS software, not HP's product.

Potential buyers should note that... Read more
by rblacher (see profile) - November 6, 2007

11 out of 16 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Awesome product
I love this product. It's a much better solution for backing up all my PCs than my current NAS.... Read more
by markosullivan (see profile) - November 14, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

1 out of 10 - Abysmal
A server should Never Corrupt Data.
Microsoft knows that Windows Home Server has issues with Data Corruption, and has been unable to... Read more
by AutomationJunkie (see profile) - February 26, 2008

6 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
BEST SERVER ON EARTH PERIOD
this is server is in a class of its own.
i normally tear the box up when i get new toys, but i... Read more
by mycomputerhealer (see profile) - January 3, 2008

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

10 out of 10 - Perfect
This is a "Dream" come true!!!
Any home that has 2 or more computers...This is a must.
Not only does it back-up all your PC's... Read more
by The Digital Guy (see profile) - December 10, 2007

5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.

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Manufacturer: HP
Part number: GG796AA#ABA

General
Platform Technology	AMD LIVE!
Type	Server
Product Form Factor	Micro tower
Built-in Devices	LED panel
Width	5.5 in
Depth	9.8 in
Height	9.1 in
Localization	English / United States

Processor
Type	AMD Sempron 1.8 GHz
64-bit processor	Yes
Installed Qty	1
Max processors supported	1

RAM
Installed Size	512 MB
Technology	DDR2 SDRAM
RAM form factor	DIMM 240-pin

Storage Controller
Type	1 x Serial ATA
Controller interface type	Serial ATA-150

Storage Controller (2nd)
Type	None

Storage
Hard Drive	2 x 500 GB - Hot-swap - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
Hard Drive (2nd)	None
Hard Drive (3rd)	None

Optical Storage (2nd)
Type	None

Storage Removable
Type	None

Monitor
Monitor Type	None.

Audio Output
Type	Sound card

Telecom
Modem	None

Networking
Networking	Network adapter
Data Link Protocol	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Printer
Type	None

Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free)	4 ( 3 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free)	1 ( 0 ) x Processor, Memory - DIMM 240-pin
Interfaces	4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 1 in front ), 1 x Storage - ESATA, 1 x Network - RJ-45