HP (Hewlett-Packard) MediaSmart LX195 Server

WHS Gets Small: HP LX195 MediaSmart Server Reviewed

Posted 1 year ago - Summary: Single drive version of HP's Windows Home Server based NAS with 1.6 GHz Intel Atom CPU, 1 GB RAM and Mac OS friendliness.

Pros

• Simple to set up and use

• Flexible storage expansion with no need to save / restore data

• High performance

• Automatic media import

• Bundled backup software for Windows and Mac OS

Cons

• 10 user limit

• No eSATA port

• Jumbo frames not supported from HP interface

• Limited backup options

• No media import or setup support for Mac OS - Read Full Review

HP MediaSmart Server LX195

Posted 1 day ago - 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. 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: ... PROS: (1) a full X86 computer - includes Windows Home Server (2) compact form factor - smaller than it looks in pictures (3) very fast (4) 4 x USB ports for external storage expansion (5) good price considering it includes a storage disk, fully functional X86 computer ... CONS: (1) only room for a single SATA drive - no internal storage expansion or RAID redundancy (2) no eSATA connectivity (3) USB ports cannot be used to connect / host a non-networked printer (4) lacks video output / support for a keyboard & mouse for direct configuration (5) extensive users guide exists but is not included in paper or on the included CD - Read Full Review

HP LX195 MediaSmart Server

Posted 4 months ago - TestSeek.com has collected 9 expert reviews for HP LX195 MediaSmart Server and the average expert rating is 74 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use TestSeek.com to find all ratings, product awards and conclusions. - Read Full Review