Network-attached storage can be intimidating, but HP's Media Vault mv2120 puts users at ease with its carefully designed, integrated software. Though the mv2120 has a two-bay design, it comes loaded with a single 500GB drive; the other bay can accommodate a second drive to provide additional storage or to handle mirroring.
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The menu system's approachable push-button design walks you through everything from media folder shortcuts (leading straight to premade video, photo, and music directories) to automating file backups and setting up a simple photo-sharing Web site. The Photo Webshare function broadcasts as an HP-labeled Web site, so you can grant external access to the NAS without revealing your own IP address to the world.
The Media Vault's network interface emphasizes convenience and functionality. For example, you can use a slider to adjust how often the mv2120 pings iTunes to back up your music--freeing you from having to remember such pesky details as storage. Ditto for backups of other data on your system (the Media Vault's software can handle only file-level backups, not full system backups, however).
Hi all, hoping you can help me here. I have a Media Vault (mv 2120) and a ton of music currently that I have yet to transition to the MV. I use iTunes as my player on my 2 pc's and I want to bring all the music (some itunes purchased, most ripped from cd's) into the MV. HP has built additional software features that expand on the base Windows Home Server features, allowing the backup of Mac computers, the automatic collection of media files from your client computers to the server, and enhanced remote access features that allow the streaming of media over the internet. This product detection tool installs software on your Microsoft Windows device that allows HP to detect and gather data about your HP and Compaq products to provide quick access to. I am running Mac OS X 10.5.5 on my Mac mini. When I go to music set up on the Sonos desk top controller it asks me for a path o a network share in the form MyNetworkStorage Shared music. I only seem to have a http address for my HP Media vault. The just announced HP StorageWorks X310 Data Vault is the latest Windows Home Server offering from HP, and is designed to provide small business data protection and file sharing at a lower cost than the more feature-rich X510 Data Vault. While the remote media streaming and video converting features of the high performance X510 are desirable for many home users, they often go unused in small businesses and add cost to the product.
The mv2120's software may be great, but its performance versus other NAS devices on our tests was undistinguished. The unit took a hit on its write performance, but balanced that out with above-average read performance. Free macro app for apple mac.
Unfortunately, the mv2120's hardware cut a few corners in its physical design, too. The Media Vault's largely plastic housing makes it feel a bit lightweight compared with, say, the ReadyNAS Duo. Another gripe: The swappable drive bay uses a flimsy plastic tray. The hard drive snaps into the tray to provide its structure, but I cringed as it snapped into place because it felt slightly fragile. Also, juggling the drives is a bit of a pain. The primary drive, which comes built in to the unit contains the NAS's operating system. You can crack the case and replace the drive with another one, but then you have to download a utility from HP's site to format the new drive and to install its OS.
The mv2120 offers an easy way to add storage to your network. It's a good choice if you have moderate storage needs and want to share content; but if you plan to move lots of data to the device, its slower-than-average write speeds may reduce its appeal.
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The Media Vault comes bundled with NTIâs backup tools, Shadow and Drive Backup, which directly support it. Shadow is a typical file-by-file backup utility, while Drive Backup makes image backups of the selected host system drive. Unlike similar tools, such as Acronis True Image, the file and image backup utilities are not integrated into a single application.
The Media Vault also supports streaming of media to Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-compatible network media adapters. Examples include the D-Link DSM series, certain Roku Soundbridge models and the HP SLC3760N 37-inch MediaSmart HDTV. A wide array of formats is supported, including various video formats (MPEG-2 and MPEG-4, WMV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC (non-DRM) and others.
Currently, non DLNA device support seems limited. For example, neither the Slim Devices media adapters nor the Xbox 360 are supported as destination media players.
The Media Vault also ships with an HP utility thatâs essentially a launcher app for the backup tools and a tray utility to check for firmware updates.
The Media Vault also ships with a movie: The Bourne Identity, in 1500kbps WMV format. It is, as you might suspect, a DRMâd copy, but you can allow up to three different PCs to have access rights. HP offers this through a deal with CinemaNow. You also get a coupon and unlock codes good for two free movies from CinemaNow. Continuedâ¦
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