It is best suited for small businesses or workgroups that need to protect critical business files and other data on their pcs, and may want a central location to share files with client pcs on their network. But a network device that is set up for file sharing also presents certain security risks. Hp media vault faqknowledgebase lee devlins website. Each of hps new media vault nases is built on linux rather than on the windows home server platform as the media smart server is.
The control center software requires windows xp or vista. Hp media vault mv2120 software hp support community. Question home media storage separate from pc question kingdian 120240gb entrylevel m. Available in 2 configurations the entrylevel mv2100 comes with a 500gb hard drive, and the mv5100 has two 500gb or 750gb drives. I have a current network of sevral computers and a hp media vault using regular networking with logins to share the various folders and logical drives on the media vault to store photos, files and installationsupdates. The nti shadow backup software that comes with the hp media vault has a special feature. The site includes information on hard drive replacement, restoring a previous snapshot of your pc, photos of the device internals as well as setting up a fireflyitunes experimental server amongst many other articles. As pointed out in the first comment to this post, there is some great technical documentation on this thing online. Thank you, dan, for sharing another of your excellent guides with the community.
Configuring the hp media vault click yes to configure the media vault s language, date, time, time zone, and network workgroup based on your computer settings. Dec 31, 2010 the hp media vault does that and is very easy to administer. Installing the software hp mv2120 media vault network drive. Hp mv2120 media vault network drive user manual pdf download. Hps revamped media vault aims for the smallbiz crowd, but might be.
The recovery utility begins searching for your hp media vault. Learn how to save files to your hp media vault for quick and easy access. Hp media vault 500 gb external hard drive best buy. The bad software firewalls may prove problematic during installation. Aug 05, 2008 consider our media vault mv2120, which will give you remote access to your files when youre away from home, automatic backups, media streaming across your home network, a photo sharing web site. I have no experience with other models of hp mediavault than the mv5020. The hp storageworks media vault pro provides a simple solution for small businesses for secure, automatic onsite backup and file sharing without it personnel. Software recovery media can be found in the link below. After a little googling for broadcom nas, hp media vault, and a few other things, i figured out there was a reiserfs filesystem on the thing somewhere. Installing the software on additional network computers 21. Its the new linux powered nas device from hp known as the media vault. If a close match is not listed, see troubleshoot a printer attached to the hp media vault. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read.
Softwarerecovery media can be found in the link below. It has 64 megabytes of ram, one gigabit ethernet interface, and three usb 2. In this techrepublic teardown gallery, scott wolf cracks open the mv5100 hp media vault. Hp media vault 2100 doesnt work in win 7 microsoft.
I have an hp media vault mv2120 and have misplaced the software installation cd hp media vault pro control center that has all the utilities on it for additional management features of the mv2120. Shop for hp media vault 500 gb external hard drive at best buy. Hp media vault pro mv5150 network drive office depot. The first generation hp media vault enjoyed a small but loyal following of users and in some ways was a precursor to the mediasmart server, so its nice to see dan breathe new life into these older devices. So this box is suppose to not only make all of my documents shareable to password protected accounts in house and via the web, create a photo sharing website and be a central itunes repository but, it also backs up your files automagically and can use versioning. The media vaults processor is a broadcom bcm4785 mipsbased systemonachip running linux and busybox v1. To change the name of your media vault, see change the name of your hp media vault. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to.
The hp media vault brings network attached storage to the masses in an affordable and easily configurable way. Hp media vault 500 gb network attached storage mv2120. So this box is suppose to not only make all of my documents shareable to password protected accounts in house and via the web, create a photo sharing website and be a central itunes repository but, it also backs up your files automagically and can use versioning or revisions. Shared folders are the primary way of organizing files, music, photos, or videos and sharing them with other people. Shop for hp media vault pro mv5150 network storage server. Hp media vault mv2120 networkattached storage can be intimidating, but hps media vault mv2120 puts users at ease with its carefully designed, integrated software. If i understand correctly to add a computer to w7 home group you need to set it up with password on each machine.
Checking the mac client version number it is important for the server software and the mac client software to be on the same version in order for them to work together properly. I booted xp in safe mode with networking and attempted to connect to the nas by mapping a network drive using \\hpmediavault\fileshare. There is likely specialized software on the media vault restore disc which acts as a server. This is hps official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system. Build extra utilities for the hp media vault v1 mv20xx document changes. The software that comes with the hp media vault includes two different types of backup programs. Hps revamped media vault aims for the smallbiz crowd, but might be more suited to nassavvy home users. Simple to set up and use with storageworks hp media media vault software. How do you set up an hp media vault for homegroup with win7. Hp media vault mv2120 networkattached storage drive pcworld. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Can i use an hp media vault mv5150 with my new imac.
I provide no warranty, and you should proceed at your own risk. If the health led is not flashing purple see step 1. A group at yahoo for people hacking the hp media vault. Be warned this page describes my personal experience with the hp mediavault, and implies no liability and no endorsement or support by hp. Easily back up, share, and access your data across your. At ces in january of this year, hp announced three new storage products. The entry point of the new media vault line is the mv2120. The hp media vault control center software allows you to access shared folders, backup settings, and configuration tools. This is hp s official website that will help automatically detect and download the correct drivers free of cost for your hp computing and printing products for windows and mac operating system. Multiple computers in your office often means files, documents, photos, music and videos are scattered all over the place and difficult to locate. However i found the software for the ex490 which is the consumer version of the x510. For example, if your printer is an hp deskjet 5150, choose hp deskjet 5100 series from the list.
Debian on hp mv2120, mv5020 and mv5100 series martin michlmayr. Once found, the ip address of the hp media vault is displayed. Select your printer manufacturer and model number from the list, then click ok. Apr 16, 2008 you saw when i unboxed and released the hp mediavault mv5150 into the wild aka my homeoffice here.
I also did not set things up exactly as suggested in the adding software section of the hpmvfaq, preferring shorter path names. Continuous automatic offsite backup of critical files using files using spare backup1. When you installed the media vault, you had the choice of mapping drive letters to fileshare, mediashare and backup. Find support and troubleshooting info including software, drivers, and manuals for your hp deskjet 5150 color inkjet printer. Follow the steps for restoring the operating system of the hp media vault. When the software window opens, click install hp mediasmart server software. How do you set up an hp media vault for homegroup with. The hp media vault is a home printer and file server from hewlettpackard that runs the linux. Cracking open the mv5100 hp media vault techrepublic. At first i thought the media vault was going to be something that only the wife and distant relatives were going to love. Hp data vault x310 software anyone know where i can download install software for a storageworks x310 data vault.
Backed by awardwinning hp customer support offering offering one year of 247 tollfree assistance. Can i use an hp media vault mv5150 with m apple community. I had zero problems setting it up and as soon as i plugged it on all of the computers on the network instantly recognized it. View online or download hp media vault pro mv5150 user manual. The following is a guest article written by forum member dan nomad muzenjak. How to secure your hp media vault from intruders the hp media vault is designed as an always on device, which comes in handy for accessing files any time your network users need or want them. It has been playing nicey nicey with the rest of my gear since.
Installing the software hp mv2120 media vault network drive user manual. May 17, 2011 the first generation hp media vault enjoyed a small but loyal following of users and in some ways was a precursor to the mediasmart server, so its nice to see dan breathe new life into these older devices. Verify the hp media vault is connected to the network and is in recovery mode. Hp mv2120 media vault network drive user manual pdf. Hp media vault faq and knowledge base, maintained by lee devlin. Installing the hp media vault software components the hp media vault software automatically installs after the components. I received the message the drive could not be mapped because no network was found note that i was still able to map the drive using the ip address, i. Hp data vault x310 software hewlett packard enterprise. Data management is not just about protecting your data its about connecting users to your data accessing files remotely, and sharing data to collaborate within your office. Hp mediasmart server hp mediasmart server software. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. You saw when i unboxed and released the hp mediavault mv5150 into the wild aka my homeoffice here. Hp deskjet 5150 color inkjet printer hp customer support. Use undelete to recover deleted files from hp media vault mv2020 hard drive.
Hp mv2120, mv5020, mv5140, mv5150 media vault users guide. Hp media vault control center software mv 5140 anandtech. The hp media vault does that and is very easy to administer. Troubleshooting hp media vault troubleshooting tips 153 your network cannot find the hp media. Hp deskjet 5150, choose hp deskjet 5100 series from the list. If the exact model is not listed, you can use a close match.
Each of hps new media vault nases is built on linux rather than on the windows home server platform as the media smart server is the entry point of the new media vault line is the mv2120. The only change to the default configuration i made is i made the drives work as one to i get 1 tb of storage. Both of them are from nti newtech infosystems and are customized to work with the hp media vault. The hp media vault pro takes the worry out of data protection for pcs by setting up automatic backup for your important media and files. Hp media vault 2100 doesnt work in win 7 microsoft community. Backup software and other applications are included with the media vault, but you can get started. Apr 01, 2008 hp media vault mv2120 networkattached storage can be intimidating, but hp s media vault mv2120 puts users at ease with its carefully designed, integrated software. Installing debian on hp mv2120 and mv5020 martin michlmayr.
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