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Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
HP aims at the top niche of the home server market and hits the spot with the MediaSmart series. This compact box is more than just a drive controller and some connectors. It's powered by an energy efficient Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor with 1GB of DDR2 memory. Windows Home Server operating system helps you easily store, access, share and protecting your digital files.
The LX195 features a 640GB SATA drive for expansive storage. If that isn't enough, 4 external USB 2.0 ports and a Gigabeit Ethernet port offer connectivity for external storage devices. It supports both Windows and Mac for added usability!
Automatically manage files, back up multiple computers and deliver security protection. Enjoy the functionality home server system with HP MediaSmart LX195!
Pros: Small-ish, low power (26 watts), it runs Microsoft's wonderful Windows Home Server, hard drives expandable via USB
Cons: Included hard drive is only 640GB and NOT the green model (it used the WD blue drive)
Other Thoughts: No room to add hard drives internally (not a con as that was the way it was designed). If you are looking for an expandable unit, check out HP's ex485.
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One HOT Home Server
Reviewed By: Egger on 9/12/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: Small, nearly silent. Sleek design. VERY easy set-up with included software making Windows Home Server even easier to use. Adding networked computers is extremely easy using software included on the server itself. Tasks and folders already set up but easily configurable. Works well as an iTunes server.
Cons: This baby runs HOT!! It reports system temperature at idle to be 55 C, and I have seen 60 C during HDD tasks. The drive becomes very hot. Small 70mm fan runs at about 950 rpm (see "nearly silent" above) no matter how hot the system temp. HP tech support (very easily reached with negligible hold times) told me that theirs "runs at 55C" and suggested that I run it with the side taken off. I replaced the stock fan with a 2500 rpm fan and got the temp down to 38 C at the cost of loud fan noise. I finally attached a small USB fan (Thermaltake) and placed it outside of the unit. Quietly running at 39 C. There was an early software problem that led to false heat readings, but this has been solved. These temps are real, verified by opening the case and feeling the almost too-hot-to-touch components.
Other Thoughts: I was impressed at the HP tech support in that they are easily reached and seemed knowledgeable. They clearly know that heat is an issue with this unit. A fan speed control add-in has been developed for the larger HP server but none for this one as yet. 5 eggs except for the heat issue. Come on, HP, give us a fan speed control add-in!
As usual, Newegg service impeccable!
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Pros: Intel ATOM single core hyperthreading processor means low power and pretty good performance. Small footprint, headless operation. Write down where you put it or you might forget. Quiet operation as shipped.
Cons: Runs pretty hot stock. Twonky media server really kills this box. 1GB of ram is barely enough to run this.
Other Thoughts: The temps do run about 50 - 60 degrees C. The fan speed is usually around 800 RPM and is a 4 wire PWM fan.
If you don't mind a little noise you can open the case up and remove the blue wire from the plug and put some electrical tape around it. This will cause the fan to run at full speed, around 3300 RPM. I don't see temps above 35 Degrees C now. I keep the server in the basement so the noise isn't really an issue.
Twonky Media server for HP add-on uses a lot of CPU and disk I/O. While this might be fine for a desktop processor it will cause your WHS console to lag on this box and generally cause a unpleasant experience. If you remove the addon it before you copy anything to the server you will be golden.
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Great Product
Reviewed By: Ron on 11/30/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: It just works and does everything as advertised. I love the size and how quiet it is. Setup for the server and clients is a breeze as long as you follow the instructions. PP3 recently came out and auto updated both the server and clients. HP's frontend blows everything else away. BTW I do not work for HP I just really like there WHS products.
Cons: Runs a little warm.
Other Thoughts: I have built my own WHS and installed 3 HP's for clients and so far so good.
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Garbage Item With False Advertising By HP
Reviewed By: Hemingways on 11/27/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
This user purchased this item from Newegg
Pros: ZERO.
Cons: I bought this to backup my Windows Vista and Mac OSX computers. My everyday machine is the Mac, but I do have a Vista machine, and had already read HP's requirements that the server be installed on a Windows machine first, then Macs. But HP is more than happy to claim this works on Macs when in fact not only does it not work with Mac Time Machine, HP's own website, if you dig around, says, "restore function does not work with Time Machine." So what's the point of having a server that supposedly backs up your data, only to not be able to restore that data? But there's more. Time Machine doesn't even recognize the HP server, so I can't write a single file to it. I've been through all the firewall/admin permissions, etc., still no go. And I have yet to have a successful backup of my Vista machine. Three tries, three crashes in the middle of performing the first backup. This is a total piece of garbage and HP has lost any future business I would have done with them.
Other Thoughts: Read the Newegg return policy, the best part is this can only be exchanged for the same item. So if it isn't compatible with Macs, or won't even work with Windows, you're just out of luck (and money). HP and Newegg ripped me off. I'm considering doing a chargeback with my credit card company for false advertising.
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Main
Brand
HP
Model
FL702AA#ABA
Type
Tower
Processor
CPU Type
Intel Atom 1.6 GHz Processor 230
Memory
Installed Memory Size
1GB
Memory Type
DDR2
Storage
Hard Drive (Installed)
640GB, 7200 RPM
HDD Interface
SATA
Max HDD Capacity
Only limited by the internal hard disk drive capacity and storage added using the four USB 2.0 ports on the back of the product. Internal hard disk drive can be replaced with any internal SATA I or II hard disk drive for increased capacity.
Networking
LAN Ports
Connects easily to the home network through a built-in Ethernet port. 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ45 Ethernet - Supports both wired and wireless PCs (via a wireless router).
Expansion
Other ports
4 USB 2.0 ports (4 back)
Tech Spec
Minimum System Requirement
PC OPERATING SYSTEM SUPPORT: Automatic backup of computers running Microsoft Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit), XP Home (SP2), XP Professional (SP2), Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2) or later, and Macs running Apple's Time Machine.
File sharing for computers running Microsoft Windows Vista (32 & 64 bit), XP Home (SP2) or XP Professional (SP2), Media Center Edition 2004 (SP2) or later, Mac OS X, or Linux.
Remote access to computers running Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2), Media Center Edition 2005 (SP2), or Vista Ultimate.
Software
Operating System
Powered by Microsoft Windows Home Server software
Package Contents
HP MediaSmart Server Power adapter and cable Ethernet cable Software installation disc PC restore disc Server recovery disc Setup Poster and HP support guides
Physical Spec
Dimensions
3.9" x 8.2" x 8.0"
Features
Features
Network-based backup of PCs using Windows Home Server and Macs using Apple's Time Machine
Remote access to digital media and files from any Internet connected PC or Mac
Media streaming to PCs, the entertainment center and popular gaming devices
Automatic digital content organization across all PCs
Expand with the four USB 2.0 ports on the back of the product
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
1 year limited
Labor
1 year limited
Introduction
HP aims at the top niche of the home server market and hits the spot with the MediaSmart series. This compact box is more than just a drive controller and some connectors. It's powered by an energy efficient Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor with 1GB of DDR2 memory. Windows Home Server operating system helps you easily store, access, share and protecting your digital files.
The LX195 features a 640GB SATA drive for expansive storage. If that isn't enough, 4 external USB 2.0 ports and a Gigabeit Ethernet port offer connectivity for external storage devices. It supports both Windows and Mac for added usability!
Automatically manage files, back up multiple computers and deliver security protection. Enjoy the functionality home server system with HP MediaSmart LX195!
Highlights
High-performance Home Server The HP MediaSmart LX195 provides a versatile platform for a home media server system based on the powerful Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor 230, 1GB of DDR2 memory and Windows Home Server operating system.
Automatic Backup The HP MediaSmart LX195 automatically backs up multiple computers including Macs in your home every day, and it also provide daily virus protection, media collection and power management to satisfy your security needs.
SATA Hard Drive Support The HP MediaSmart LX195 features a large 640GB hard drive. And with four USB 2.0 ports on the back, add external HDDs or flash drives for easy storage expansion.
Gigabit Network Connection The HP MediaSmart LX195 features a Gigabit Ethernet port for up to 10X the speed of most 100M network connections and excellent usability for home networks.
Reviewed By: Home Server Hacks on 5/7/2009
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
