HP LX195 - MediaSmart Server - 1 GB RAM User manual

HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide

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Table of Contents
Welcome to the HP MediaSmart Server............................................................................. 1
HP Help........................................................................................................................... 1
Windows Home Server Console Help............................................................................ 1
Getting Started.................................................................................................................... 3
Key Steps for Setting up Your Server............................................................................. 3
Finding a Home for Your Server.................................................................................... 3
Setting it up..................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Software.................................................................................................... 7
Congratulations! Start Using Your Server.................................................................... 28
Getting to Know the Server .............................................................................................. 31
Windows Home Server Console................................................................................... 31
The Control Center ....................................................................................................... 56
Server for iTunes............................................................................................................... 59
Settings for iTunes........................................................................................................ 59
Media Collector ................................................................................................................ 61
HP Media Collector Features........................................................................................ 61
Before You Configure HP Media Collector ................................................................. 63
Configure HP Media Collector General Settings.......................................................... 63
Configure Media Collector for Photos.......................................................................... 64
Configure Media Collector for Music........................................................................... 65
Configure Media Collector for Videos......................................................................... 66
Streaming Media............................................................................................................... 69
Streaming Media Features ............................................................................................ 69
How Media Streaming Works ...................................................................................... 70
Configure TwonkyMedia for Streaming Media ........................................................... 74
Settings for iTunes........................................................................................................ 74
Web Media Streamer ........................................................................................................ 75
About Web Media Streamer ......................................................................................... 75
Web Media Streamer Pages.......................................................................................... 75
Music Page.................................................................................................................... 75
Music Page—Artists View ........................................................................................... 75
Music Page—Folders View.......................................................................................... 77
Music Page—Playlists View......................................................................................... 79
Photos Page................................................................................................................... 80
Photos Page—Date View.............................................................................................. 80
Photos Page—Folder View........................................................................................... 81
Photos Page—Full Screen View................................................................................... 83
HP Photo Publisher........................................................................................................... 85
HP Photo Publisher Home Page ................................................................................... 85
HP Photo Publisher Log on Page.................................................................................. 86
Upload Photos or Create an Album.............................................................................. 86
Select Photos................................................................................................................. 87
Server Continues Uploading......................................................................................... 88
Snapfish......................................................................................................................... 89

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Flickr............................................................................................................................. 90
Facebook....................................................................................................................... 92
Picasa ............................................................................................................................ 93
HP Photo Viewer .............................................................................................................. 95
HP MediaSmart Photo Viewer Home Page.................................................................. 95
HP Photo Viewer Slideshow......................................................................................... 95
Upload Photos or Create an Album............................................................................ 100
Select Photos............................................................................................................... 101
Online Backup ................................................................................................................ 103
Server Online Backup Features .................................................................................. 103
Before Using Server Online Backup........................................................................... 103
Server Online Backup Dashboard............................................................................... 103
Button Bar................................................................................................................... 104
Windows Home Server Settings................................................................................. 107
Mac Features................................................................................................................... 111
Installing and Uninstalling the Mac Software ............................................................ 111
The Control Center ..................................................................................................... 115
Mac Backup................................................................................................................ 117
Troubleshooting & FAQs ............................................................................................... 121
Errors & Lights........................................................................................................... 121
Network & Firewall.................................................................................................... 129
Power Management .................................................................................................... 139
Server Recovery and Factory Reset............................................................................ 139
Server Storage............................................................................................................. 145
Streaming Media......................................................................................................... 146
Product Information........................................................................................................ 159
Product Specifications ................................................................................................ 159
Regulatory Statements................................................................................................ 162
WM-DRM 10 Licensed Technology.......................................................................... 165
Limited Warranty and Technical Support Statement.................................................. 166
Welcome to the HP MediaSmart Server..................................................................... 171
Licenses, Copyrights and Notices for Open Source Components.................................. 175
FlickrJ: ........................................................................................................................ 175
Software License Agreement (BSD License)............................................................. 175
Facebook Java API: The MIT License ....................................................................... 175
Gdata Java Client: Apache License ............................................................................ 176
JCIFS : GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE........................................... 179
Firefly: GPL License................................................................................................... 187
ImageMagick: Compatible with GPL......................................................................... 193
TaskScheduler: The Code Project Open License (CPOL) 1.02................................. 196
MiscUtil.dll: MiscUtil................................................................................................ 200
Facebook Development Platform Java Client............................................................. 201
Facebook API License................................................................................................ 202
Software License Agreement (BSD License)............................................................. 202
PacketVideo................................................................................................................ 203
Glossary .......................................................................................................................... 219

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Index ............................................................................................................................... 225

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Welcome to the HP MediaSmart Server
The HP MediaSmart Server is a home server for families with multiple computers on a
home network who want to enjoy their digital experiences when and where they want.
The HP MediaSmart Server includes remote access to files, automatic computer backups,
virtually unlimited storage expandbility, and media streaming to the entertainment center.
Help is available from most windows on the HP MediaSmart Server.
HP Help
HP Help includes the types of help shown in the following table. Additionally, the online
User’s Guide provides links to topics in the Windows Home Server Help.
User’s Guide—Contains online help, installation instructions,
guidance for set up, using the product, tutorials, recovery
information, and other important information.
Online Help—A Help button is available on most pages.
HP Support Web site—Additional support and informational
articles are available at http://www.hp.com/support.
Windows Home Server Console Help
Some tasks, such as creating users and using shared folders, are done through the
Windows Home Server Console.
1. At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the system
tray.
2. Log on to the Windows Home Server Console.
3. Click Help in the upper right corner, indicated by a icon, or click help buttons
on dialog boxes. Windows Home Server Console Help
Main Topics Description
Welcome to the Windows Home Server
Console Learn what the Windows Home Server tray icon colors mean. This topic also
provides an overview of adding user
accounts, organizing files, configuring
backups, and customizing server settings.
Computers & Backup Explains how backups work and how to
configure, restore, and troubleshoot
backups.
User Accounts How to add users to your server.
Shared Folders Adding, opening, removing, viewing the
history of shared folders, and using folder
duplication.

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Server Storage View, add, repair, and remove hard drives
from total storage.
Network Health What health notifications mean and what
to do about them.
Windows Home Server Settings How to configure backups, passwords,
media sharing, remote access, add-ins,
resources, and more.
Remote Access How to set up the server to easily access
your files away from home.

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Getting Started
Key Steps for Setting up Your Server
Complete the following steps to set up the HP MediaSmart Server on your home
network.
To set up the HP MediaSmart Server
1. Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network and turn it on.
For additional information, see Connecting the Server.
2. Update the trusted programs list for any firewall or anti-virus software on your
computer.
For additional information, see Updating Your Firewall’s Trusted Program List.
3. Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on one computer.
For additional information, see Installing the First Computer.
4. Install the HP MediaSmart Server software on additional computers.
For additional information, see Installing Additional Computers.
Finding a Home for Your Server
Server Location
Find a suitable place to locate your HP MediaSmart Server before you install the software
on your computers. The location you choose must have either an available wired network
connection to your broadband router or a switch connected to your broadband router.
The server also requires adequate ventilation to ensure it does not get too hot:
•Do not locate the server in an unventilated space.
•Make sure that the server’s front and back panels are not blocked.
•Check that the location of the server is not too hot. Maximum environmental
temperature for operating the server is 35 °C (95 °F).
Network Requirements
To successfully use the HP MediaSmart Server, your network must meet the following
requirements: Network Requirements
Requirement Recommended
Server connection 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
wired connection
Home computers One or more computers running a
supported operating system with a wired or
wireless network connection. For a list of
supported operating systems, see

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Supported Operating Systems.
Internet connection Broadband connection, such as DSL or
cable, required for remote access
functionality.
Router An external Internet broadband router with
100 Mbps (or faster) Ethernet connection
to the server for remote access
functionality and wired or wireless
connections to the computers on the
network.
Additionally, your router must have DHCP
enabled to provide an automatic IP
address to the server.
Supported Operating Systems
The following operating systems are supported to work with the HP MediaSmart Server:
Supported Operating Systems
Windows VistaaWindows XPbMac OS X
Windows Vista Home
Basic Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2 (SP2) Mac OS X 10.5 or later
Windows Vista Home
Basic 64-bit Windows XP Professional with SP2
Windows Vista Home
Premium Windows XP Home with SP3
Windows Vista Home
Premium 64- bit Windows XP Professional with SP3
Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2005 with SP2 and
Rollup 2
Windows Vista Ultimate
64-bit Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 with SP2
a. Remote access is not supported by Windows Vista Home (all versions); the Business,
Enterprise, and Ultimate versions of Windows Vista support remote access. For more
information, see Why can't I connect to some computers? in the Windows Home Server
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b. Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Media Center Editions support remote
access. Windows XP Home does not support remote access.
Wireless Support
You must connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your router (or switch) with an Ethernet
cable. The server does not support wireless connection to your router. However,
computers connected wirelessly to a wireless access point or router are supported.
Additional Software
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is required to run the HP MediaSmart Server software.
Download Internet Explorer from http://www.microsoft.com/downloads.
iTunes 7.1 or later is required for combining household music libraries and streaming
music with iTunes. Download iTunes from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download.
Setting it up
Connecting the Server
How you connect the HP MediaSmart Server to your network depends on the network
configuration.
This example shows a broadband router connecting the following:
•HP MediaSmart Server
•Desktop computer
•Laptop with a wireless adapter
•TV connected to a network-enabled media streaming device, such as an Xbox 360
•Remote users connecting to the HP MediaSmart Server and home network
through an Internet browser
The server requires a DHCP-enabled router to get its IP address. By default, most routers
include a DHCP server. For more information, check your router documentation.
Caution
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security settings, such as WPA or WEP, to protect your network. See the
documentation that came with your router.
Turning on the Server
Connect the HP MediaSmart Server to a power source and to a router.
To power on the server
1. Plug in. Plug one end of the power cord into the server’s power receptacle and the
other end into an electrical outlet.
2. Connect. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the server and the other end to
an available Ethernet port on your router or to a switch that is connected to your
router.
3. Power on. Press the Power button on the back of the server.
The server takes approximately 60 seconds to startup. The indicator lights blink
and change color throughout the startup process. Wait for all of the server lights
to be pulsing before proceeding with the software installation.
Important
Do not attach USB devices to the HP MediaSmart Server during initial setup. For
additional information, see Adding and Removing an External USB Drive,
eSATA Drive, or SATA Port Multiplier.
Checking the Server Lights
The lights on the front of the HP MediaSmart Server indicate the status of the server.
After the HP MediaSmart Server startup completes and prior to the first software
installation, the indicator lights show:
•Power—breathing aqua white
•Hard drive—breathing aqua white
•Health—breathing aqua white
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If the lights are not solid aqua white, see the following:
•Power-on indicator is off
•Why is the server’s health indicator light red?
Installing the Software
Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List
The HP MediaSmart Server Software Installation Disc installs several programs that
enable your computer to communicate with the HP MediaSmart Server over your
network. Software firewalls installed on your computer can block this communication
and prevent the computer from locating the HP MediaSmart Server on your network. The
following steps are recommended before installing the HP MediaSmart Server programs:
•Launch your firewall and anti-virus software and update the trusted programs list.
•Verify that your firewall and anti-virus software is set to "Learn" new programs.
After the HP MediaSmart Server software is installed, the firewall should prompt
you to allow the installed programs to communicate with the server. The HP
MediaSmart Server requires that the following programs be excepted
•DoTask
•HPHSConnector
•MediaAggregator
•MountBackup
•RestoreOffProc
•WHSTrayApp
•WHSConsoleClient
•Windows Home Server Connector
•If you are using a firewall or anti-virus program that cannot automatically update
its trusted software list, please contact the firewall or anti-virus software vendor to
find out how to manually add software to the trusted software list.
Hubs and Network Health Light
Some network hubs, as opposed to switches or routers, may reduce performance between
your computer and the HP MediaSmart Server, or the hub may prevent your computer
from communicating with the server. If this is a problem, the network health indicator
light on the front of the server will be off. Replacing the hub with a switch may improve
the network performance or restore connectivity.
Installing the First Computer
Use the Software Installation Disc to install both the HP MediaSmart Server software and
the Windows Home Server Connector software. You can also install the Server software
using a Web browser with this link: http:\\HPSERVERLX:55000. See Web Browser
Install Process.
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You must first install the client software via a Windows computer. You can install
the Mac software after the Server has been configured.
The software installation consists of the following:
•HP Update (if not already installed)
•Windows components—Windows Installer 3.1 and .NET 2.0 or later software.
(Installed only if they are not already on the computer)
•HP MediaSmart Server software
•Windows Home Server Connector
Windows Home Server Setup runs only on the first computer where the software is
installed.
Checking for Administrative Privileges
You must have administrative privileges on your home computer to install the software.
Complete the following instructions for Windows Vista or Windows XP to view or
change user account settings.
•In Windows Vista, click Start, Control Panel, and then User Accounts and
Family Safety.
•In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click User
Accounts.
About the HP MediaSmart Server Software
The HP MediaSmart Server software installs first. This software provides a user interface
and includes these tools:
•Windows Homer Server Console gives access to all the server’s features
•HP Media Collector provides a central location for your photos, music, and
videos
•HP Photo Publisher and HP PhotoViewer allow you to publish and share
photos securely over the Web
•Web Media Streamer allows you play photos, music, and videos when away
from home
•TwonkyMedia Server allows you to play photos, music, and videos on your
television, stereos, and home computers
Microsoft Windows Home Server Connector Install Instructions
Note
About the Windows Home Server Connector
The Windows Home Server Connector:
•Connects your computer to the server.
•Automatically backs up your computer every night.
•Monitors the health of the network and computers.
•Enables configuration of the server from your computer.
Installing the Software

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There are two ways to initiate the software installation process. One is through the
Software Installation Disc, the other is through a web browser.
Web Browser install process
Once the Server is powered up and ready for the software install, (all the LED's will be in
a pulsing state.) Open a Web Browser type the following address
http://HPSERVERLX:55000 and the Windows Home Server Connector Setup window
will open. Click the Download Now button.
Note
You can come back at a later date to get the toolkit, or contact information. Type
the Address <name of server:55000> in this example HPSERVERLX:55000
A file download security warning and a Internet Explorer dialog box may pop up. Click
Run.

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A dialog box will appear stating that software is being downloaded from your
HPSERVERLX. Click Next, when the download is complete.
The Install Wizard opens and gives you the rest of the installation instructions.
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Inserting the Software Installation Disc
The Software Installation Disc first installs the HP MediaSmart Server software and then
the Microsoft Home Server Connector software on your computer.

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1. Insert the Software Installation Disc into a computer connected to your network.
The installation starts.
2. Follow the instructions on each installation page. The remainder of this chapter
describes important parts of the installation, but not every step is described.
3. For users wishing to install Mac Features, you need to complete the Windows
Home Server Connector install from a Windows Client, then you can install the
Mac Features.
4. See the Install Wizard for the rest of the installation instructions.
Install Wizard
The Install Wizard will open up now; click Next, and accept the end user license
agreement when it opens.
The Welcome to the Windows Home Server Connector! screen will open up, telling you
what is going to happen next. Click Next.

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A Windows Home Server Connector Updates dialog box will open asking to download
updates. HP Recommends that you accept this dialog and allow the server to download
and install the updates. Click Next.
A dialog box will open asking if you want the computer to wake from a hibernation state
for a scheduled backup. Click Next.

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Finding the Server
The Windows Home Server Connector installations looks for and connects to your HP
MediaSmart Server. If the installation cannot find your server, see Network Connection
Issues.
Once the server is found, click Next to continue the installation.

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Initializing Windows Home Server
The Windows Home Server initialization begins and can take several hours depending on
your hardware. Please wait while Windows Home Server:
•Configures your hardware
•Recovers your data
•Starts Windows Home Server
A welcome screen will come up, click the next arrow to begin the Windows Home
Server installation process.