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HP MediaSmart Server LX195
$400.00
Released April, 2009
The Pros:A full X86 computer - includes Windows Home Server. Compact form factor - smaller than it looks in pictures. Very fast.
The Cons:Only room for a single SATA drive - no internal storage expansion or RAID redundancy. No eSATA connectivity. USB ports cannot be used to connect / host a non-networked printer.
The HP MediaSmart Server LX195 is an inexpensive network server designed to function as the central repository of a small home-based PC or Macintosh network. It is HP’s most inexpensive server, which makes sense considering it only hosts a single SATA drive and four USB ports.
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On the bright side though, the LX195 can handle remote connections, automatic PC backups, and Web-based photo publishing directly to photo-sharing sites like Snapfish or Flickr. Included also is a standard user management system, network file sharing, and in-home media streaming. Perhaps the largest drawback though is the unit’s lack of support for redundant storage, as well as printers and IP cameras.
Features
- Entry-Level SOHO Server
- Windows Home Server OS
- Intel Atom CPU
- DDR2 RAM
- Single SATA HDD
- USB Interface (x4)
- Remote Connections
- User Management
- File Sharing
- Direct Photo Publishing
- In-Home Media Streaming
Specifications
- Product #: FL702AA#ABA
- UPC Code: 884420857396
- OS: Windows Home Server
- Processor: Intel Atom 230 (1.6GHz)
- Memory: 1GB DDR2 DRAM
- Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit LAN
- HDD: 640GB, 7200rpm SATA
- Interface: USB x4
Server Functions
- HP Control Center
- Windows Home Server Console
- File Sharing & Storage
- PC Hard Drive Disk Backup
- Mac Backup
- Shared Folder Duplication
- PC Hard Drive Disk Restore
- HP Media Collector
- Remote Access
- In-Home Media Streaming
- Remote Media Streaming
- HP Photo Publisher
- HP Photo Viewer
- Server for iTunes
- Easy Storage Expansion
- Server Anti-Virus Protection
- Server Backup
- Server Recovery
Included Accessories
- Power adapter and cable
- Ethernet cable
- Software installation disc
- PC restore disc
- Server recovery disc
- Setup Poster and HP support guides
User Reviews (2)
Pros & Cons
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a full X86 computer - includes Windows Home Server
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compact form factor - smaller than it looks in pictures
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4 x USB ports for external storage expansion
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good price considering it includes a storage disk, fully functional X86 computer
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supports up to 10 separate users / machines
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can preform automated backups for Windows and Mac clients
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can stream media to supported devices / programs, can act as an iTunes server
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can be set up to automatically publish photos stored on the device online to photo hosting sites
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slick minimalist aesthetic - looks like a brushed metal enclosure
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near silent - completely passive operation, only noise comes from the spinning hard drive
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energy efficient - power sipping Atom CPU, efficient AC/DC power supply
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only room for a single SATA drive - no internal storage expansion or RAID redundancy
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USB ports cannot be used to connect / host a non-networked printer
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lacks video output / support for a keyboard & mouse for direct configuration
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extensive users guide exists but is not included in paper or on the included CD
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not actually a metal enclosure - cheap plastic
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