HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server

  • Brand : HPE
  • Product family : MediaSmart
  • Product series : EX490
  • Product name : EX490 MediaSmart Server
  • Product code : FL704AA
  • Category : NAS & Storage Servers
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  • Info modified on : 13 Jul 2023 01:02:10
  • Warranty: : 1 year limited hardwareand software technical support from date of purchase
  • Long product name HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server :

    Intel Celeron 2.2GHZ 64-bits, 2GB DDR2 DRAM, 1 SATA 1TB, Microsoft Windows Home Server

  • Short summary description HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server :

    HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server, Intel® Celeron®, 1 TB

  • Long summary description HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server :

    HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server. Total installed storage capacity: 1 TB, Storage drive capacity: 1 TB, Storage drive interface: Serial ATA. Processor family: Intel® Celeron®, Processor frequency: 2.2 GHz. Internal memory: 2 GB. Operating system installed: Windows Home Server. Weight: 5 kg, Package weight: 6.55 kg

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Updated:
2017-05-01 06:41:43
Average rating:82
Uk has collected 17 expert reviews for HPE MediaSmart EX490 Server and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
theregister.co.uk
Updated:
2017-05-01 06:41:39
Average rating:80
Beyond the entry level market for NAS (network attached storage) there is the kind of buyer who has big server requirements within a small operation, and thinks they might get a great deal bigger later on. That's who HP's MediaSmart Server EX490 is aim...
  • 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...
whathifi.com
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2017-05-01 06:41:39
Average rating:100
This is a chunkier, more serious proposition than its rivals, and it works a treat. The chassis is bigger, but it's far from huge, and it feels well-built. The reason for that extra girth becomes clear when you open the mesh ‘door' on the front of the...
  • Wellbuilt, swappable hard disks, four USB ports, easy upgrades, works with most devices...
  • Not the cheapest...
goodgearguide.com.au
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2017-05-01 06:41:39
Average rating:75
HP's EX490 MediaSmart Server is a reasonably priced network-attached storage device that runs Windows rather than the Linux-based operating systems most competitors use. This makes it easy to share videos and music over your home network, as well as back up your PCs. However, this NAS lacks the flexibility and performance of competitors.EnclosureThe HP EX490 MediaSmart Server doesn't depart significantly from the look and feel of other NAS devices. It's quite big and bulky for a four-bay NAS...
  • 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...
v3.co.uk
Updated:
2017-05-01 06:41:39
Average rating:80
Based on a Microsoft operating system called Windows Home Server, the HP Mediasmart Server EX490 is a computer, but not a normal one.Essentially it works as an automatic backup and recovery system for up to 10 other Windows PCs (or an unlimited number...
  • 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...
computeractive.co.uk
Updated:
2017-05-01 06:41:39
Average rating:80
Based on a Microsoft operating system called Windows Home Server, the HP Mediasmart Server EX490 is a computer, but not a normal one.Essentially it works as an automatic backup and recovery system for up to 10 other Windows PCs (or an unlimited number...
  • Fully automatic backup; media streaming; remote file access; quiet and wellbuilt; 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...
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2017-05-01 06:41:41
Average rating:83
Amid the buzz around Windows 7, Windows Home Server has largely dropped off the radar - not that it was ever more than a faint blip for most people. But we've always hoped that HP's MediaSmart range would make an appearance in Australia, after its succ...
  • A well-designed, premium appliance that stretches the limits of what a home server can do...
alphr.com
Updated:
2017-05-01 06:41:43
Average rating:83
Amid the buzz around Windows 7, Windows Home Server has largely dropped off the radar – not that it was ever more than a faint blip for most people. But we’ve always had a soft spot for HP’s MediaSmart range, awarding the original EX475 a five-star rev...
  • A well-designed, premium appliance that stretches the limits of what a home server can do...
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2017-05-01 06:41:43
Average rating:100
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...