Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the HP EX490 MediaSmart Server and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for HP EX490 MediaSmart Server.
March 2010
(81%)
16 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
This is a solid and reliable product, my iPhone debacle put aside, that is well-featured and performs admirably. It is not the cheapest four-bay NAS product on the market, though, and it is a long way from being the most affordable 1TB media server. H...
Fully automatic backup; media streaming; remote file access; quiet and well-built; easy to add disks; low power consumption
Initial setup can be confusing; no user guide on CD (on server only); no Linux PC support
A powerful and hugely expandable automatic storage and backup system, but expensive if you’re not interested in its extra capabilities Good points Fully automatic backup; media streaming; remote file access; quiet and well-built; easy to add disks...
Abstract: Verdict: HP's MediaSmart EX490 isn't cheap, but it's packed full of useful features. A Windows Home Server (WHS) is an alternative to a network-attached storage (NAS) device for sharing files among all your networked computers. It's basically a modi...
Comparatively inexpensive, tool-less drive trays, Windows console is easy to use
Drive trays won't fit 2.5in drives, console can be slow to navigate, limited storage configuration options
The HP EX490 MediaSmart Server brings set-and-forget storage into the home, with a Windows operating system and automatic backups. It's definitely easy to use, though the limited configuration options can be frustrating for tech-savvy users...
Design / robustesse, Relativement silencieux, Faible consommation électrique, Nombreux Add-ins HP mais, cela provoque...
une occupation CPU élevée au repos, Pas de slot PCI d'extension, Pas de fonction « duplication e-SATA », Restauration de serveur hasardeuse / Prix
IntroductionMediaSmart EX490 : tour d’horizon du Home ServerMediaSmart EX490 : les programmes additionnels fournis par HPMediaSmart EX490 : consommation et performances techniquesMediaSmart EX490 : conclusion Publiée par Paul-E Graff le Mardi 2...
Published: 2011-03-23, Author: Peter , review by: altomdata.dk
Abstract: Denne HP Mediasmart-server er præcist, hvad den siger: En smart server til mediebrug. Der er tale om en mere eller mindre normal Home Server, men den er ikke specielt voluminøs, den støjer ikke meget og kan altså let gemmes væk - eller stilles på skrivebo...
