We acquired some interesting info on their first foray into consumer network attached storage. These devices are the same and only differ in their disk configuration. A group at yahoo for people hacking the hp media vault. Simple to set up and use with storageworks hp media media vault software. But jim buzbee found it has awardworthy performance and features, too. Shared folders are the primary way of organizing files, music, photos, or videos and sharing them with other people. If the welcome screen appears, click configure device. The generation 1 media vaults were available in three versions, the model mv2010 with an internal 300gb drive, the model mv2020 with an internal 500 gb drive, and the model 2040 that includes two 500gb drives. Hp data vault x310 software hewlett packard enterprise. The exact postage is determined by destination zip code based on a box measuring 20 x 19 x 10, weighing under 15 pounds.
Screw windows home server and its myriad of limitations. Hp media vault pro mv5150 user manual 212 pages hp mv2120, mv5020, mv5140, mv5150 media vault users guide. Data management is not just about protecting your data its about connecting users to your data accessing files remotely, and sharing data to collaborate within your office. View online or download hp media vault pro mv5150 user manual.
Once found, the ip address of the hp media vault is displayed. Hp media vault wikibooks, open books for an open world. I just got the hp media vault 2120 and installed an additional 1tb hd on top of the 500gigs it comes with. Hp media vault mv2010 mv 2020 news with more and more homes having networked computers hp have introduced the media vault, designed for sharing digital photos, videos and music. The hp media vault comes in two varieties, the mv2010 and mv2020, with capacities of. Linux, apple macos x, microsoft windows xp home edition, microsoft windows xp professional, microsoft windows vista business, microsoft windows vista. The hp media vault will reboot and the health indicator will turn solid blue when recovery is complete. May 17, 2011 back around 2006 hp released the generation 1 media vault nas models 20102050. My mv2010 is setup to run in user mode not workgroup mode although this isnt strictly necessary.
Hp media vault 2100 doesnt work in win 7 microsoft community. Troubleshooting hp media vault troubleshooting tips 153 your network cannot find the hp media. Slm2020wxaa include keywords along with product name. Hp media vault mv2120 networkattached storage can be intimidating, but hps media vault mv2120 puts users at ease with its carefully designed, integrated software. Kudoss to the engineers for combining the right combination of hardware and software to create such a capable platform. I had zero problems setting it up and as soon as i plugged it on all of the computers on the network instantly recognized it. The media vault application on your pc would connect to this and show your files. Openmediavault omv is a network attached storage nas solution based on debian linux. After running the software installation disc on a computer it is automatically added to the list of computers that are backed up by the hp mediasmart server each night. Episode 21 segment 3 get connected host aj vickery shows you the hp mv2020 media vault, a 500 gb hard drive that gives you the extra. If the health led is not flashing purple see step 1.
Dec 27, 2007 after a little googling for broadcom nas, hp media vault, and a few other things, i figured out there was a reiserfs filesystem on the thing somewhere. Its the new linux powered nas device from hp known as the media vault. Hp media vault 2100 doesnt work in win 7 microsoft. Can i use an hp media vault mv5150 with my new imac. The hp media vault does that and is very easy to administer. Hp media vault faq and knowledge base, maintained by lee devlin. With the mv2040, hp s media vault line now includes 3 models. Oct 14, 2006 the bottom line hp s media vault is a storage drive that offers an easy way to back up files from your networked pcs, along with the ability to stream your digital media files to other networked. Although the dialog box says 4 mins it seems to depend on what volume you are expanding. Lg534ua for samsung print products, enter the mc or. The hp media vault control center software allows you to access shared folders, backup settings, and configuration tools. After a little googling for broadcom nas, hp media vault, and a few other things, i figured out there was a reiserfs filesystem on the thing somewhere. Open media vault on my new hp proliant microserver g7 n54l to replace my aging, and lackluster, readynas nv.
Hp mv2120 media vault network drive user manual pdf. This includes the hp media vault mv2120 and the hp media vault pro mv5000 and mv5100 series. I provide no warranty, and you should proceed at your own risk. The media vault pro is intended to appeal to small business owners with expanded storage capacity 1 tb and a bundled online backup storage service. Use undelete to recover deleted files from hp media vault mv2020 hard drive. The media vaults processor is a broadcom bcm4785 mipsbased systemonachip running linux and busybox v1. The site includes information on hard drive replacement, restoring a previous snapshot of your pc, photos of the device internals as well as setting up a fireflyitunes experimental server amongst many other articles. I booted xp in safe mode with networking and attempted to connect to the nas by mapping a network drive using \\hpmediavault\fileshare. Some of the things youll see below though, are based upon this setup, and you have to get a nonmd5 passwd hash for root from. The media vault, hps initial entry into the consumer or smalloffice nas market, offers gigabit ethernet and raid mirroring and comes in two models. Then install the backup and restore software and the media vault utility from the included cd. Backing up an entire hard drive on hp media vault pro models only 142 restoring a drive backup on hp media vault pro models only 146 backing up the hp media vault to a usb device 150 backing up files and folders to an online service 151 chapter 12. Disk activity can go quiet at this time for up to a minute but will resume again.
How to setup ftp on hp media vault 2120 tech support guy. Thank you, dan, for sharing another of your excellent guides with the community. Debian on hp mv2120, mv5020 and mv5100 series martin michlmayr. Hp data vault x310 software anyone know where i can download install software for a storageworks x310 data vault. Hp recently added a new member to its media vault nas line. Hps entry into the consumer nas market might take the prize for size. I havew been using for a while, the main hard drive died and i need to rebuild it but can find the original dvds its been too long. The only change to the default configuration i made is i made the drives work as one to i get 1 tb of storage. Hp media vault mv2020 hard drive recovery windows 10. Backup software and other applications are included with the media vault, but you can get started saving.
With the mv2040, hps media vault line now includes 3 models. Lee devlin was the hardware architect for the hp media vault and he maintains an unofficial support site for the device. Sep 18, 2006 we acquired some interesting info on their first foray into consumer network attached storage. Available in 2 configurations the entrylevel mv2100 comes with a 500gb hard drive, and. Laserjet pro p1102 paper jam, elitebook 840 g3 bios update need help finding your product name or product number. How do you set up an hp media vault for homegroup with win7. You can use several methods to browse to and access your media vault s shared folders. Some of the things youll see below though, are based upon this setup, and you have to get a nonmd5 passwd hash for root from somewhere i copied the character hash from my users password entry to roots. I have a current network of sevral computers and a hp media vault using regular networking with logins to share the various folders and logical drives on the media vault to store photos, files and installationsupdates.
It includes 2 dvd discs, a version 2 software installation disc by hp and a version 2 pc restore disc. I own an hp media vault mv2120 and have no idea how to clear the internal drive 500 gb. Cracking open the mv5100 hp media vault techrepublic. As pointed out in the first comment to this post, there is some great technical documentation on this thing online. This product offered features like file sharing, media sharing such as streaming music, videos, movies and digital pictures. Complete the following steps to customize the hard drive volumes to back up, or to exclude folders from the backup. Linux, apple macos x, microsoft windows xp home edition, microsoft windows xp professional, microsoft. Under no circumstances should you click anywhere on the hp media vault web page during this time. Jul 07, 2015 it includes 2 dvd discs, a version 2 software installation disc by hp and a version 2 pc restore disc. The hp storageworks media vault pro provides a simple solution for small businesses for secure, automatic onsite backup and file sharing without it personnel. The nti shadow backup software that comes with the hp media vault has a.
Be warned this page describes my personal experience with the hp mediavault, and implies no liability and no endorsement or support by hp. Verify the hp media vault is connected to the network and is in recovery mode. Hp media vault mv2010 mv2020 300gb 500gb of storage. The hp media vault brings network attached storage to the masses in an affordable and easily configurable way. When you installed the media vault, you had the choice of mapping drive letters to. Doubleclick the hp media vault icon on your desktop. Setting up open media vault on the hp microserver n54l. After browsing to your media vault s shared folders, you can save folders and files to them. The control center software requires windows xp or vista. Aug 05, 2008 consider our media vault mv2120, which will give you remote access to your files when youre away from home, automatic backups, media streaming across your home network, a photo sharing web site.
I have a lot of corrupt data on there and wish to erase the entire thing and start over. Apr 29, 2007 the hp media vault ships with a single hard drive and an empty tray for a second drive, which you can easily add. Easily back up, share, and access your data across your. I left hp in may, 2007 after working there for 24 years and i am now an engineering consultant. Hp dives into the ever increasing nas market and comes up smelling of roses. When you installed the media vault, you had the choice of mapping drive letters to fileshare, mediashare and backup. The following is a guest article written by forum member dan nomad muzenjak. Build extra utilities for the hp media vault v1 mv20xx document changes. All were hardware identical except for the drive size provided. There is likely specialized software on the media vault restore disc which acts as a server. Nov 28, 2006 hp media vault mv2010 mv 2020 news with more and more homes having networked computers hp have introduced the media vault, designed for sharing digital photos, videos and music. Backed by awardwinning hp customer support offering offering one year of 247 tollfree assistance.
After the firmware transfer, the hp media vault continues the recovery process. Dec 31, 2010 the hp media vault does that and is very easy to administer. Mar 12, 2009 the hp media vault brings network attached storage to the masses in an affordable and easily configurable way. Hp media vault control center software mv 5140 anandtech. Question home media storage separate from pc question kingdian 120240gb entrylevel m. In this techrepublic teardown gallery, scott wolf cracks open the mv5100 hp media vault. The bottom line hps media vault is a storage drive that offers an easy way to back up files from your networked pcs, along with the ability to stream your digital media files to. Reading hp media vault drives without the nas system. Hp media vault 500 gb network attached storage mv2120. Consider our media vault mv2120, which will give you remote access to your files when youre away from home, automatic backups, media streaming. The process can take anywhere from 515 minutes depending on the amount of storage you have in the hp media vault. Hp mv2120 media vault network drive user manual pdf download.
You can also use your pc to browse to the shared folders on your hp media vault. I received the message the drive could not be mapped because no network was found note that i was still able to map the drive using the ip address, i. Follow the steps for restoring the operating system of the hp media vault. Hp mediasmart server install software on additional pcs. The hp media vault ships with a single hard drive and an empty tray for a second drive, which you can easily add. Debian on hp mv2120, mv5020 and mv5100 series martin. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number.
Can i use an hp media vault mv5150 with m apple community. Apr 01, 2008 hp media vault mv2120 networkattached storage can be intimidating, but hp s media vault mv2120 puts users at ease with its carefully designed, integrated software. Will process fragmented video and all types of disk drive. The first generation hp media vault enjoyed a small but loyal following of users and in some ways was a precursor to the mediasmart server, so its nice to see dan breathe new life into these older devices. I have no experience with other models of hp mediavault than the mv5020.
Hp media vault mv2120 networkattached storage drive pcworld. I am basically cleaning up my pc and media vault and want to rebuild, reformat, and reinstall my home network from the ground up. Mar 11, 2009 i just got the hp media vault 2120 and installed an additional 1tb hd on top of the 500gigs it comes with. The media vault, hp s initial entry into the consumer or smalloffice nas market, offers gigabit ethernet and raid mirroring and comes in two models. The hp media vault is a home printer and file server from hewlettpackard that runs the linux. The mv2120 gx662aa and mv5020 gx666aa have a single 500 gb drive, the mv5140 gx667aa has two 500 gb drives and the mv5150 gx668aa has a pair of 750 gb drives. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Hp mv2120, mv5020, mv5140, mv5150 media vault users guide. How do you set up an hp media vault for homegroup with. The offered item is an hp media vault model mv2010 in the original box. Data recovery software, recovers files, video from disk, memory chip gopro.
The bottom line hps media vault is a storage drive that offers an. To change the name of your media vault, see change the name of your hp media vault. Nov 23, 2008 my mv2010 is setup to run in user mode not workgroup mode although this isnt strictly necessary. Continuous automatic offsite backup of critical files using files using spare backup1. It has 64 megabytes of ram, one gigabit ethernet interface, and three usb 2. My only concern is that i want to map a network drive from my job and have one touch access to my files. For samsung print products, enter the mc or model code found on the product label. Hp media vault faqknowledgebase lee devlins website. The recovery utility begins searching for your hp media vault.
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