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- HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 1
HP Media Vault Version January 17, 2008 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 2
HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HP supports lawful use of - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 3
Support 4 Connecting the HP Media Vault 5 Powering on 5 Checking the HP Media Vault Status 6 Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List 7 Installing the Software 8 Installing the Software on Additional Network Computers 13 Installing Two or More HP Media Vaults 14 Getting to Know the HP Media - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 4
51 Presenting Slideshows 52 Changing a Visitor's Password 52 Frequently Asked Questions 53 Chapter 4: Managing Users Creating a User 55 Editing a User 56 Changing a User's Folder Privileges 57 Deleting a User 59 Changing a Password 59 Viewing User Information 60 Enabling Remote Access 60 Chapter - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 5
and Browsing Folders Organizing Folders 71 Mapping Drive Letters to Shared Folders 73 Browsing Folders 75 Transferring Files from Computer to Computer 78 Connecting to the Media Vault from a Linux System 83 Connecting to the Media Vault from a Macintosh 86 Chapter 7: Networking Viewing Network - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 6
the hard drive light-bar red? 157 Why does my HP Media Vault shut down by itself? 158 Computer Recovery (this option is only available on the HP Media Vault Pro) 158 Router 158 My HP Media Vault loses its router settings 159 What are the minimum browser requirement needed by the online User's Guide - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 7
entire application". 173 Webshare user is unable to log out of Webshare. 173 Trouble uploading large files to Webshare. 173 Clicking on Photo Webshare on Control Center causes command error. 173 Browser cannot display the page when accessing through URL. 173 iTunes troubleshooting tips 174 iTunes - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 8
not opening. 175 Email is not received. 176 Media Streaming Troubleshooting tips 176 You're unable to stream media to your entertainment center 176 Why can I play and stream DRM content on my home computer but I can not stream it from my HP Media Vault? 177 If your DMA does not display your files - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 9
it on. Once the Media Vault is connected, install the software on each network computer so it can access information on the Media Vault. Before Starting Important information about locating and using the HP Media Vault. • HP Media Vault Location • Network Requirements • Supported Operating Systems - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 10
HP Media Vault Location Find a suitable place to locate the HP Media Vault before installing 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 Media Vault also - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 11
to the computers on the network. Additionally, your router must have Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) enabled to provide an automatic IP address to the Media Vault. Supported Operating Systems The following operating systems are supported to work with the HP Media Vault. 1-3 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 12
XP Tablet Edition with SP2 Windows Vista Ultimate File Sharing The HP Media Vault supports all of the above operating systems for file sharing. Additionally, the Media Vault can share files to Mac OSX and Linux computers. Wireless Support You must connect the HP Media Vault to your router (or - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 13
the following: • HP Media Vault (2) • Desktop PC (3) • Notebook computer with a wireless adapter (4) • Broadband Modem (5) The Media Vault uses a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)enabled router to get its IP address. By default, most routers include a DHCP server. For more information - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 14
are solid blue. Checking the HP Media Vault Status The lights on the front of the HP Media Vault give you information about the status and health of your hard drives, power supply, network connection, and overall Media Vault health. In addition to the Media Vault indicator lights, the system tray - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 15
System drive-solid blue • Power-solid blue • Network-solid blue • Health-solid purple After you complete the software installation, all lights should be solid blue. If the lights are not solid blue, see Troubleshooting on page 12-153. Updating Your Firewall's Trusted Program List The HP Media Vault - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 16
or later software. (Installed only if they are not already on the computer) • HP Media Vault software 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 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 17
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. Inserting the Software Installation Disc The Software Installation Disc installs the HP Media Vault software and necessary components on your - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 18
Run. Type :\setup.exe and click OK. For example, type d:\setup.exe. In Windows Vista and Windows XP, you can display the Run dialog by pressing Windows Key + R on most keyboards. Starting the Installation Click Install on the Ready to install HP Media Vault dialog. 1-10 Version - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 19
Figure 4: Ready to Install HP Media Vault dialog Installing the Software Components The following components are installed. Some of the Windows components may already be installed on your computer. If they are already installed, they will not be installed again. This installation may restart your - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 20
Figure 5: Installing the HP Media Vault Software Components The HP Media Vault software automatically installs after the components. Configuring the HP Media Vault Click Yes to configure the Media Vault's language, date, time, time zone, and network workgroup based on your computer settings. 1-12 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 21
, see To add a hard drive to total storage on page 10-121. Getting Started After the installation completes, click View Getting Started for assistance in setting up your HP Media Vault and to get an overview of some of the key features. Installing the Software on Additional Network Computers If - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 22
Two or More HP Media Vaults If you add additional HP Media Vaults to your network, run the software installation disk on one network computer for each Media Vault that you added. You do not need to complete multiple installations of the software on all of the network computers, just one. If - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 23
the HP Media Vault Control Center • HP Media Vault-Browse the shared folders on your HP Media Vault. • Documents-Browse the Documents shared folder on your HP Media Vault. • Photos-Browse the Photos shared folder on your HP Media Vault. • Photo Webshare-Open the Photo Webshare on your HP Media Vault - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 24
files are stored on the HP Media Vault. • Back up Entire Hard Drive-Opens an application to back up the hard drive of the computer you are currently using. This feature is only available on the HP Media Vault Pro. • Back up HP Media Vault-Opens the HP Media Vault Administration Console. The Backup - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 25
maps drive letters on your computer to shared folders on your HP Media Vault. • Settings for iTunes-Set up this computer to automatically copy your iTunes music library to the HP Media Vault for sharing. • HP Update-Check for any HP software updates. Help & Support Tab Documentation for the HP Media - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 26
tab of the HP Media Vault Control Center • User's Guide-Contains helpful information for setting up and using the HP Media Vault. • Online Support-Additional support and informational articles are available at http://www.hp.com/support. • Need Accessories?-Open a browser to the HP online store. In - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 27
System tab, click Shutdown. To restart the HP Media Vault 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 28
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configure the HP Media Vault system settings after the software is installed on at least one computer. This chapter describes how to set up your system settings. After configuring the system, you are ready to start using the Media Vault. Refer to the section of the User's Guide for the functionality - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 30
The serial number is also printed on a sticker on the HP Media Vault. You may be asked to provide the serial number if you call HP customer support. • Firmware Version Hewlett-Packard occasionally offers upgrades to the HP Media Vault firmware. The firmware version number identifies the installed - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 31
new hard drive results in a relatively minor alert status, but a hard drive failure is given a critical alert. A list of HP Media Vault activities are HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 32
Admin User Name The HP Media Vault's administrator user name. There is only one administrator for the Media Vault. The administrator user name and password are used to access and make changes to the HP Media Vault Administration console. The administrator does not have access to other HP Media Vault - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 33
offers upgrades to the HP Media Vault firmware. The firmware version number identifies the installed firmware release. • New Firmware Available Indicates if there is new firmware available. • Reset Media Server Stops the UPnP media server and the iTunes server, deletes their internal databases - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 34
as your Media Vault's name, administrators user name and password, the date and time, and alerts for firmware updates are found here. To edit system settings 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 35
the configuration pages for your HP Media Vault. To secure the configuration options on your Media Vault, assign a Media Vault administrator user name and password. Once they are set, they are required to log on to the Media Vault configuration pages. 7 Select the LED Brightness. Select On for full - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 36
sure they are accurate. See the instructions below for changing the date and time after the software installation. Figure 10: Default date and time settings 2-28 To set the clock from Internet time server 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 37
a network computer and install them to the Media Vault. To change firmware update options 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 38
to a computer and install If your HP Media Vault does not have an Internet connection or if you want to control when firmware updates are installed, clear the Automatically check for new firmware check box. It is recommended that you periodically check for firmware updates on the HP support web site - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 39
Options and then click Advanced Settings. 6 Browse to the download location and click Install Firmware. The update installs on the Media Vault. The Media Vault automatically reboots when the install is complete. What do you want to do next? Share Photos over the Web See, Photo Webshare on page - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 40
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Webshare User Accounts » Creating an Album to Share » Notifying Visitors by Email » Viewing and Saving Photos » Changing a Visitor's Password » Frequently Asked Questions Securely share your photos and video clips with friends and family directly from your HP Media Vault Server using HP Photo - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 42
, click Start, All Programs, and then select HP Media Vault Server. The HP Media Vault Server-Control Center opens. 2 On the Main tab, click Photo Webshare. 3 Type your User name and Password (Created during initial install and setup for the Media Vault Server) and click Logon. You are connected to - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 43
message is sent to you with your user name and instructions for changing your password. Webshare Home Page The HP Photo Webshare home page displays icons for My Server-click My Server in the title bar to go to the HP Media Vault Server home page. Help-opens the HP Media Vault Server User's Guide. - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 44
of the updates or Finish to return to the HP Photo Webshare home page. The Manage link displays more visitors. Visitors can view, add, or print photos depending on their permissions. Albums without this icon have unapproved photos from visitors or server users. Once approved, the new photos or - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 45
• User Accounts • Webshare Managers Visitors HP Photo Webshare albums can be shared with people outside your local network, called visitors. If you use the HP Media Vault Server for personal use, visitors may be family or friends such as Grandma or Aunt Karen. If you use the Server for business, - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 46
to the Webshare with a user name and password. If the visitor also has auto-approve ability, there are no limitations on the size or quantity of files that Save photos-gives visitors the ability to select, size, and save photos from the HP Photo Webshare to their computer. For more information, - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 47
unsubscribe, the check mark is cleared from this option. Delete-click the trash can to remove the visitor. Note: Webshare Managers user accounts cannot be deleted from within HP Photo Webshare. Edit-click to change visitor information. All visitor information can be changed except for the - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 48
visitors can see them. Note: Visitors with Add Photos checked must also have passwords. Save Photos: These visitors can save photos Check to give visitors the ability to select, size, and save photos from the HP Photo Webshare to their computer. For more information, see Saving Photos on page - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 49
albums. The visitor must have an email address saved to their user account to receive notifications. For additional information on notifications, see share albums with friends and family without requiring them to log on to the HP Photo Webshare. To do this, create a visitor with only Email and Save - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 50
for an existing group. To create or edit groups 1 Log on to the HP Photo Webshare. For more information, see Logging on to HP Photo Webshare on page 334. 2 Click Groups in the upper right corner of the HP Photo Webshare. The Groups link is visible for Webshare Managers only. Visitors do not - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 51
the group and create a new one. Be sure to add the appropriate visitors back to the group. Members-members include visitors and network users with HP Photo Webshare accounts. Click Select All to select all members. Clicking a second time, deselects the members. You can also check individual names - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 52
to the Photos page by clicking Manage under each album on the HP Photo Webshare home page. Supported photo and video files Photo Webshare supports the following file types: • Photos: .jpg | .jpeg | your album page displays if you choose to not install the ActiveX control. This page is also used if - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 53
Figure 11: Upload photos 4 Locate the folder that contains the photos or videos you want to add. Click Select All to select all the photos or videos in the folder. Clicking Select All a second time, deselects the files. You can also select or deselect individual files by clicking directly on each - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 54
. You can make the changes below to photos or videos from this page. Click Next to share the album or Finish to return to the HP Photo Webshare home page when you are done making changes. • Reorder-drag and drop pictures to reorder them. Note: Files are added to the beginning - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 55
the Create New Album wizard. Once an album is created, you can return to the Sharing page by clicking Manage under each album on the HP Photo Webshare home page. The Photos page opens. Click Next to advance to the Sharing page or click the Share tab. Albums are shared with - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 56
can return to the Notify page by clicking Manage under each album on the HP Photo Webshare home page. The Photos page opens. Click Next until you advance the album. • To-You can directly type in email addresses to share with users who are not already visitors, and you will be prompted to setup a new - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 57
if you do not type one. • Message-type a message for the email notification. By default, this field is the album description. Viewing and Saving Photos Click an album picture or name on the HP Photo Webshare home page to access features for: • Viewing photos • Saving Photos • Presenting Slideshows - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 58
to the computer from the HP Media Vault Server. This feature enables visitors and remote users to save pictures to their location. For more information, see Saving Photos on page 3-51. Slideshow-enjoy viewing photos as full-screen images. Automatically or manually advance through the photos in - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 59
the left or right arrow to page backward or forward through the photos. Saving Photos Select, size, and save photos from the HP Media Vault Server to your computer. This is especially useful for visitors and remote users who want a copy of the photo on their computer to view or manipulate. To save - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 60
view photo page. Presenting Slideshows Slideshows automatically or manually advance through the photos in your album, making Speed-determines the number of seconds each photo displays before advancing to the next one during Play mode. Click a time to change the speed. Changing a Visitor's Password - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 61
stored on my HP Media Vault Server? The files and photos for Webshare are stored in a separate location on the server. This location is Forgot your user name or password? box and click Send. For Server accounts: Use the Server user management tool(s) to reset / change passwords for user accounts. • - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 62
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password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on page 2-26. 3 On the Users tab, click Create User. 4 Type the User Name. If the user already has an account on a network computer, use the same user name and password for the HP Media Vault. Using consistent login - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 64
are the same, their network login will automatically pass through to the Media Vault. User names can only contain letters, numbers, or underscores. Spaces and other special characters are not permitted. 5 Type and confirm the Password. The user uses this password whenever they access private shared - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 65
All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on page 2-26. 3 On the Users tab, locate the user you want to - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 66
Save. To change privileges for a single user across multiple folders 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 67
folders. Media Vault administrators can change user passwords if the user forgets the password or if the password is no longer secure. To change a password 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. 4-59 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 68
Editing System Settings on page 2-26. 3 On the Users tab, locate the user you want to modify. 4 Click Edit. 5 Type and confirm the new Password. 6 Click Save. Viewing User Information Viewing Users 1 The following information displays for users. User Name A unique user name. It may be the same as - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 69
following instructions tell you how to view information about shared folders. To view shared folders 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 70
, if you registered MyFamily.hpshare.net for your HP Media Vault, you would use this address to connect to your server using remote access. Private - Private shared folders are the default. They are more secure since you create network users on the Users tab and you define "access privileges" for - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 71
or deleted. Creating a Shared Folder Create shared folders to organize content on your HP Media Vault. Folders can have public or private permissions. Private folders have more security and require a user name and password to log on. To create a shared folder 1 At the computer, click Start, All - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 72
, if you registered MyFamily.hpshare.net for your HP Media Vault, you would use this address to connect to your server using remote access. • Private - Private shared folders are the default. They are more secure since you create network users on the Users tab and you define "access privileges" for - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 73
. Related Information • Creating a User on page 4-55 • Streaming Media to your Entertainment Center on page 8-94 Editing a Shared Folder Edit a folder to change how information is shared or stored. To edit a shared folder 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 74
you are using remote access since each user is assigned a password, increasing the security level of your Media Vault. For additional information, see Creating a User on page 55. Note: If you add a mirrored drive to your HP Media Vault and it is the same size as the system drive, you do not have the - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 75
. To delete a shared folder 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 76
Enhance Security on your Shared Folders The HP Media Vault comes with different options for securing folders and files saved to the server. You can permit everyone on your network access to all your server's files, or you can set the access levels on individual folders that contain sensitive - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 77
HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on page 2-26. 3 On the Shared Folders tab, locate the folder you want to change. 4 Click Edit. 5 Click Private mode. 6 Select permissions for each user - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 78
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to the Media Vault from a Linux System » Connecting to the Media Vault from a Macintosh On your computer, you browse your file system to find, open, and save files to your hard drive. You can also use your computer to browse to the shared folders on your HP Media Vault. After browsing to your server - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 80
network. HP configured these folders for media streaming hard drive's data. In addition, NTI Shadow simple backups also default to this shared folder to store folder and file backups. To create sub-folders Creating sub-folders on your computer and saving them to the Media Vault folder on your server - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 81
Windows XP • To disconnect a drive letter using Windows XP • To map a drive letter using Windows Vista To map a drive letter using HP software 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Map Drive Letter. The HP Media Vault Drive - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 82
• If your server is configured for security and you map drive letters to shared folders, you might have to enter a user name and password. You do not have to enter a user name and password if you already logged onto your Windows computer with the same user name/password. To disconnect a drive letter - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 83
use Windows Vista Explorer to browse To browse folders from the Control Center 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Status tab, click one of the following icons. Server-click to browse all shared folders on the HP Media Vault Documents - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 84
folder is empty. To use My Network Places in Windows XP to browse You must map your network drives before completing this procedure. 1 At the computer, server. For example: HPMediaVault Note: The Network window may also display the name of the HP Media Vault. Click the server, not the media server. - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 85
Share" is often used instead of "shared folder.") Note: The server comes pre-configured with the name: HPMediaVault. To change the name of your server, see Change the name of your HP Media Vault. To use Windows Explorer to browse If you mapped drive letters to shared folders, you can browse to those - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 86
Transferring Files from Computer to Computer Your HP Media Vault can help you simplify transferring files and settings from an old computer to a new computer. Using a feature found in the Windows XP operating system called the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, you can transfer files, folders, and - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 87
6 above. This path directs the new computer to the shared folder on your server where you stored your files, folders and settings. If you used the example above the size and type of the files you're transferring, this could take several minutes. 8 Click Finish. Steps for Windows Vista Windows Easy - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 88
to transfer files and settings to the destination computer. Method 2: Use a network drive to migrate files and settings. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Windows Easy Transfer. If a "User Account Control" dialog box opens, click Next. 2 A dialog box appears detailing what - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 89
you want to migrate, click Only my user account, files, and program settings, or click Custom. 11 Review the list that contains the files and the or removable media to migrate files and settings. 1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Windows Easy Transfer. If a "User Account Control - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 90
removable media, such as a flash drive. 8 Click To a network drive to save the files and the settings to a folder that is on the removable drive. 9 In Where do you want to save your files, type the path to a folder on the removable drive, and then click Next. 10 Click Everything - all user accounts - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 91
and instructions on how to access the shared folders and configuration screens on the HP Media Vault from a Linux system. The particular steps needed to configure a Linux system for connection to the server may vary depending on the particular Linux installation. Connecting to HP Media Vault using - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 92
Linux installations, such as Ubuntu, may not be able to find the server by name without additional configuration. The default NetBIOS name for the HP Media Vault wins files dns 3 Install winbind, which provides Name Service Switch capability. 4 To ensure that the installation works, ping the server: - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 93
Linux distribution. Take the following steps to connect a Linux system to the server: 1 Open a Terminal session. 2 Become root. 3 If necessary install one of the default shared folders on the server. Accessing the HP Media Vault's Administration Console To access the server's configuration screen, - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 94
on the HP Media Vault. These instructions apply only to computers with the latest Macintosh OS X operating system. To map shared folders from a Macintosh 1 In the Finder, click Go, Connect to server. 2 In the Connect to server dialog box, click Browse. 3 In the Network window, click WORKGROUP - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 95
information displays. • Workgroup name The name of the Windows workgroup that all of your computers belong to. • Secure HTTP Remote access to shared folders or Webshare on the HP Media Vault is faster using HTTP. However, some Internet service providers require secure HTTP. If secure HTTP is enabled - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 96
, DNS servers, and WINS servers set by the DHCP server are displayed. Manually assign IP settings If you use a static IP address, you may want to manually configure the IP settings on the Media Vault. This should be done only by experienced network administrators. • IP Address A number that - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 97
that converts NetBIOS network names to IP addresses. • WINS Server 2 WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service) is a server that converts NetBIOS network names to IP addresses. Editing Network Settings Change information for how your HP Media Vault connects to the network. To edit network settings 1 At - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 98
, DNS servers, and WINS servers set by the DHCP server are displayed. Manually assign IP settings If you use a static IP address, you may want to manually configure the IP settings on the Media Vault. This should be done only by experienced network administrators. IP Address A number that - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 99
folders on your server. You might be required to assign (map) drive letters to all your shared folders to enable the anti-virus software to scan the HP Media Vault. Note: Remember to keep your anti-virus definitions up-to-date. Establishing an administrator user name and password Setting up an - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 100
For additional information, see Remote Access on page 9-99. Securing the HP Media Vault's shared folders on your LAN The server offers additional security options for your network users and specific shared folders. For additional information, see Enhance Security on your Shared Folders on page 5-68. - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 101
music to your stereo if your DMA supports wireless media streaming. Photos Before owning an HP Media Vault, you probably stored most of your digital entire family can gather around and see. With the HP Media Vault, you can save your photos to your server once and watch them from any computer or DMA - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 102
and/ or stereo, you can play the media files stored on your server on these entertainment devices. The DMA accesses your stored media files and coordinates the streaming process between your server and the entertainment device. The Media Vault's media server works with both wired or wireless DMAs - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 103
ignored since it is not in the photos folder. Streaming to iTunes. You can also enable media streaming if you are placing music files in a folder and want to listen to them using streamed to iTunes from the Media Vault. Likewise, photos or videos cannot be streamed to iTunes, just music files. 8-95 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 104
streaming for a folder 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 105
Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on page 2-26. 3 On the System tab, click Reset Media Server. UPnP - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 106
or notebook running iTunes on your home network. To setup copying your iTunes library to the server The HP Media Vault is enabled for iTunes by default. 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Settings for iTunes. 3 In the - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 107
your HP Media Vault when you are away from home. For instance, you are at a party and have the ideal music on your server. You could log in remotely to download HP Media Vault. It is strongly recommended that you create an administrator user name and password for your HP Media Vault Administration - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 108
guides you through: • Creating a Personal Web Address • Setting up your Router • Testing Remote Access Return to this page at any time to update information or troubleshoot remote access. Creating a Personal Web Address A personal web address is what you will use to access your HP Media Vault - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 109
Figure 16: Remote Access home page before your personal web address is enabled. 4 Click Set up Web Address. The Remote Access Setup|Web Address page opens. 9-101 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 110
Address. Checking this box gives remote users access to the HP Media Vault Administration Center that you are currently in and to the HP Photo Webshare. Caution: To increase security on the HP Media Vault Administration Center, create an administrator password. See, Editing System Settings on page - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 111
Password. 9 Check Enable Internet File Browsing. Check this box if you also want to be able to browse shared folders remotely. 10 Click Save. The server HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 112
Figure 18: The Remote Access Setup page after a personal web address is created. 4 Click Set up Router. The Remote Access Setup|Router Configuration page displays. 9-104 Version - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 113
Setup Router. The HP Media Vault attempts to configure your router for port forwarding. A message displays letting you know if the Media Vault was successful at configuring your router or not. 6 If the Media Vault was not able to automatically configure your router, click Manually Set up Router - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 114
access. To test remote access 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 115
. 4 Click Get Directions. The Remote Access|Testing Directions page displays. Figure 21: The Remote Access|Testing Directions page. 5 Follow the instructions on the Remote Access|Testing Directions page. 6 Click Done. Renewing Your Personal Domain The first year you have a personal domain is free - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 116
prompted. The HP Media Vault Administration Console opens for managing and configuring your HP Media Vault's system settings. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on page 2-26. Photo Webshare-Type your personal user name and password when prompted. The HP Photo Webshare opens - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 117
.net for your HP Media Vault, you would use this address to connect to your server using remote access. You are directed to the HP Media Vault home page. 2 Log in with your user name and password. Private shared folders-Type your user name and password that were set up in the HP Media Vault. For - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 118
to open the file menu. Select Download from the menu to start your download. You may continue to browse files and folders while you download a file. Note: The HP Media Vault supports the following characters when uploading or downloading files remotely using a browser. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 119
files and folders while you upload a file. The upload window informs you when the file transfer is complete. Note: The HP Media Vault supports the following characters when uploading or downloading files remotely using a browser. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 1234567890 You - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 120
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HP Media Vault in a couple of ways: • Add a Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to the Media Vault's internal expansion bay (Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) drives are not supported.). Use this option to add permanent storage space to your Media Vault. • Add up to two USB disk drives to the Media Vault - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 122
detected in the expansion slot. • Actions Add You must tell the Media Vault how you want hard drive fails. Non-Mirrored A non-mirrored share is stored on a single hard drive. The HP Media Vault does not automatically maintain a copy of these files on a second hard drive. If a non-mirrored drive - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 123
is replaced. The light bar for the failed drive on the HP Media Vault is red. For additional information on replacing the failed drive, see Removing an Internal Hard Drive on page 10-122 and Adding an Internal Hard Drive on page 10-116. • Size The total storage space on the disk. • Free The amount - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 124
. • Size The total storage space on the disk. • Free The amount of space available on the disk. Adding an Internal Hard Drive The HP Media Vault's primary system hard disk uses the Serial ATA (SATA) interface. The internal expansion bay accommodates a second SATA disk. (The server does not support - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 125
Figure 22: Opening the door 3 Press the lever to unlock the handle. Figure 23: Unlocking the hard-drive tray 4 Lift the handle all the way up. Figure 24: Lifting the handle 5 Gently pull the hard-drive tray from the expansion bay. 10- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 126
down the flap near the back of the hard-drive tray. Figure 26: Folding down the flap Note: This flap improves air flow through the server. If you remove a drive, be sure to fold this flap back up. 7 Insert the new drive into the left side of the hard-drive tray, making sure that the pins go - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 127
: Putting the new drive in the hard-drive tray-left side 8 Flex the right side-rail, and then insert the pins into the hard drive's mounting holes. Figure 28: Putting the new drive in the hard-drive tray-right side 9 With the handle up, slide the hard-drive tray and drive into the expansion bay. 10- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 128
Figure 29: Inserting the drive tray into the expansion bay 10 Press down on the handle on the hard-drive tray until it locks. Figure 30: Closing the handle 11 Close the door on the front of the server. Figure 31: Closing the door 12 Press the power button on the back of the Media Vault to turn it - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 129
the hard drive has been installed, but has not been initialized. To add a hard drive to total storage 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 130
an Internal Hard Drive Hard drives can be removed from the HP Media Vault. However, hot swapping is not supported. The Media Vault must be powered down prior to removing the drive. To remove a hard drive from total storage 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 131
To remove a hard drive from an expansion bay 1 Open the door on the front of the HP Media Vault. Figure 32: Opening the door 2 Press the lever to unlock the handle. Figure 33: Unlocking the hard-drive tray 3 Lift the handle of the hard-drive tray all the way up. 10- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 132
Figure 34: Lifting the handle 4 Gently pull the hard-drive tray from the expansion bay. Figure 35: Removing the system-drive tray 5 Flex the back of the right side-rail, and then withdraw the back pin from the hard drive by gently pulling the side-rail down and away. Figure 36: Removing the right - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 133
Figure 37: Removing the drive 8 Fold up the flap near the back of the hard-drive tray. Figure 38: Folding up the flap Note: Folding up the flap improves air flow and helps keep the server cool. 9 With the handle up, slide the hard-drive tray back into the system bay. 10- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 134
Figure 39: Inserting the hard-drive tray into the system bay 10 Close the handle on the hard-drive tray until it locks. Figure 40: Closing the handle 11 Close the door on the front of the server. Figure 41: Closing the door Creating Mirrored Disks 10126 Version - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 135
at the same time. If one hard disk fails, the server administers a warning. The failed hard disk should be replaced immediately. To create a mirror You must insert a new internal disk that is the same size or larger than the existing disk into your HP Media Vault prior to completing this procedure - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 136
USB hub is neither recommended nor supported. To add the USB drive to total storage 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 137
tab, locate the USB device you want to remove. 4 Click Remove. The drive is removed from the list of drives on the Disk Setting page. Disconnect the USB device from the server. Formatting an External USB Device The HP Media Vault can interact with USB devices formatted as FAT32, NTFS, or ext3. The - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 138
disk's name in the Disk Name box. 6 Select one of the following format types Linux (ext3) - The HP Media Vault comes with a primary hard disk called SYSTEM. The SYSTEM disk is formatted into a proprietary Linux file system (ext3). The format of the SYSTEM disk does not change. Formatting a second - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 139
1 Press the Power button momentarily to shut down the Media Vault. 2 Open the door on the front of the Media Vault. Figure 43: Opening the door 3 Remove the top expansion drive tray. See, To remove a hard drive from an expansion bay on page 10-123 for additional information. 4 Remove the four screws - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 140
Figure 44: Removing the system plate 6 Gently pull the system drive from the Media Vault. Figure 45: Removing the system drive 7 Remove the four screws from the sides of the system drive. 10- Version 132 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 141
topic provides information about how to install the system drive. To re-install the new system drive 1 Insert the four screws from the Media Vault system drive into the sides of the new drive. Figure 47: Putting the screws into the sides of the system drive 2 Slide the drive into the system bay. 10- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 142
front of the Media Vault. Figure 49: Replacing the system plate 4 Replace the four screws in the system plate. 5 Replace the top expansion drive tray. See, To add a hard drive to an expansion bay on page 10-116 for additional information. 6 Close the door on the front of the server. 10- Version - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 143
Figure 50: Closing the door 7 Power on the Media Vault. 8 Perform a Factory Reset to initiate the drive. 10- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 144
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(on HP Media Vault Pro models only) » Restoring a Drive Backup (on HP Media Vault Pro models only) » Backing up the HP Media Vault to a USB Device » Backing up Files and Folders to an Online Service Backing up Important Files on this Computer Your HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI Shadow software - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 146
and My Documents folders that are installed by Windows for each User Account on this computer. After default folder for audio files, such as those you download from the Internet or save on your hard drive. - My Pictures The default folder for photographs. Many digital-camera and photoediting software - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 147
need more backup capability, see Run automatic backups for important files. To create a custom backup 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Backup tab, click Back up Important Files. 3 Click the Custom Backup tab. 4 Click Create Backup Job - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 148
using one of the following options: Save your folder/file to the HP Media Vault every time you save changes to your computer Save your folder/file changes files. This avoids multiple backups to the server at the same time. 10 Click Next. 11 Select the number of previous file versions to save: - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 149
the backup files/folders from your server when you delete the file from your computer. Select Delete the file on the HP Media Vault when the file is deleted is configured. To modify a custom backup Your HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI Shadow software. NTI Shadow is an easy-to-use application - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 150
to run. Changes to the enabling or disabling of any backup jobs are saved. 6 Click Done. Backing up an Entire Hard Drive (on HP Media Vault Pro models only) Your HP Media Vault Pro is bundled with NTI DriveBackup!. NTI DriveBackup! is an easy-to-use application that lets you backup an entire disk - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 151
HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Backup tab, click Back up Entire Hard Drive. 3 Select Drive to Backup from the drop-down list. Note: Note the amount of used space shown in this step and make sure that your media vault has enough storage capacity the size of the backup. The size - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 152
exist on the backup. - Play a sound when the backup completes. Password Tab - Check Enable Password Protection to turn on this feature. - Type and confirm the password. Click OK to return to the HP Media Vault - NTI Drive Backup dialog. 7 Click Schedule to schedule your backup for a specific - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 153
then either enter the time or use the Up and Down arrows. d Click OK to return to the HP Media Vault - NTI Drive Backup dialog. 8 Click Start to immediately begin the backup. The Create Drive Image Backup screen appears. This screen shows the details and progress of the backup process. 9 After the - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 154
the context window, a check mark next to Suspend job indicates that the job is suspended. If no check mark is visible, the job will be processed normally. 2 Click Suspend job to suspend or resume a job. Restoring a Drive Backup (on HP Media Vault Pro models only) Your HP Media Vault is bundled - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 155
NTFS FAT 16 NTFS FAT 32 Any other combinations are not supported. Resulting Partition NTFS NTFS NTFS To restore a drive backup, follow these steps: 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Backup tab, click Back up Entire Hard Drive. 11- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 156
trace and diagnose problems that might occur. DriveBackup! will report all errors that have occurred in backup or restore process in these files. By default, all report files are located in the Report Files directory found in the installation directory for your DriveBackup! software. View Backup - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 157
you to restore individual folders and files from a DriveBackup! file. DriveBackup! files have an .npf extension. To restore an entire drive or partition, see Restore a drive backup. To restore individual folders or files from an .npf file, follow these steps: 1 Start NTI Image Explorer: a Click - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 158
. 3 On the Backup tab, click Backup HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you set one up. For additional information, see Editing System Settings on page 2-26. 4 Check the Shared Folder Names to back up. The following default shared folders are listed. If you - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 159
such as those you download from the Internet or save on your hard drive. Note: Any file service. 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Backup tab, click Online Backup. A web browser opens to the Spare Backup web site. 3 Follow the instructions - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 160
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itself? on page 12-158 Computer Recovery (this option is only available on the HP Media Vault Pro) on page 12-158 Router on page 12-158 My HP Media Vault loses its router settings on page 12-159 What are the minimum browser requirement needed by the online User's Guide? on page 12-161 Your Network - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 162
LED should blue. Table 5: Health Code Indicators Code 1-blue (short), 1-red (long) Boot image missing 1-blue (short), 2-red (long) Failed Recovery 2-blue (short), 1-red (long) Unable to obtain DHCP address Action Run firmware repair utility on PC Restart the HP Media Vault and run firmware - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 163
HP Media Vault's applications that may require permission is located below the following User Account Control dialog boxes: User Account Control - Administrator Password The following HP Media Vault applications may require permission to continue: • HPMVTray.exe - HP Media Vault System Tray utility - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 164
HP Media Vault appears to be unresponsive, do either of the following: • Restarting the HP Media Vault Using the Control Center • Shutdown and restart the HP Media Vault manually Restarting the HP Media Vault Using the Control Center How to reset the HP Media Vault from the HP Media Vault Control - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 165
light bar indicates that a hard drive has been installed, but has not been initialized. It occurs in the following conditions: • User has clicked "Remove" on the discs tab. • When adding a new drive, before is has been added to HP Media Vault storage. Why is the Hard Drive Light-bar Red? A red - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 166
continues to shut down, contact HP support. Computer Recovery (this option is only available on the HP Media Vault Pro) To help you recover your computer and data in the event of a hard drive failure, the HP Media Vault includes a Drive Backup application. A drive backup must be accomplished prior - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 167
future by manually setting the router. The steps below will assist in reconfiguring of the router. 1 At the computer, click Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, and then Control Center. 2 On the Tools tab, click Customize HP Media Vault. You are prompted for an administrator name and password if you - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 168
Figure 52: The Remote Access Setup|Router Configuration page. 5 Click Manually Set up Router. The Manual Router Setup page displays with information that will be required to manually set up your router. 12- Version 160 - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 169
documentation that came with the router. 7 Click Done on the HP Media Vault Remote Access Setup|Router Confirmation page when you are finished setting up your router. What are the Minimum Browser Requirements Needed by the Online User's Guide? For best results, use the latest version of browser with - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 170
Default Level. This sets the level to Medium and enables javascript. 4 To enable only javascript: a Click Custom Level. b In the Security Settings window Security Settings window, click OK. 5 In the Internet Options window, click OK. To enable JavaScript in Firefox: These instructions apply to - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 171
server is intermittently connected to the network. Check the cable connection between the server and the router (or switch). The Firewall is Blocking the Connection If using a firewall program, configure it to allow any HP MediaSmart applications: • HPMVTray.exe - HP Media Vault System Tray utility - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 172
Application For instructions to unblock, see the software vendor's documentation. For information about firewall blocking alerts, see You receive firewall blocking messages on page 12-167. Check that the Router is Correctly Configured for DHCP The HP Media Vault comes automatically set - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 173
Protocol) is listed and selected. If TCP/IP is not listed, click Install, Protocol, and then Add. In the dialog box that appears, select Internet IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. 7 All computers should be set identically. Windows Vista: To Ensure Your Network - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 174
DNS server address default network connection. Local Area Connection for wired networks. Wireless for wireless connections. 5 Click Properties. 6 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 7 Click Properties. 8 Click Advanced. 9 Click the WINS tab. WINS refers to Windows Internet Naming Service - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 175
the server to the switch and the other end to the HP Media Vault. Why Did URL Not Work? DNS has not updated, wait about 10 minutes for DNS to update. You Receive Firewall Blocking Messages If you update Windows XP to the most recent software and service packs, it is likely that you've installed the - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 176
software and the HP Media Vault may once again be blocked by the firewall. You Prefer to Set Static IP Addresses If you have a router with a DHCP server properly configured, the DHCP server automatically (dynamically) assigns an IP address to the HP Media Vault. When you install the HP Media Vault - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 177
tab. 8 Click the Manually Configure IP Settings option. 9 In the IP Address box, enter a unique IP address. 10 Click Accept. 11 In the Subnet Mask box, enter the subnet. 12 Reconfigure your router back to its original settings. 13 Restart your HP Media Vault. Webshare Troubleshooting Tips In this - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 178
. on page 12-173 Trouble uploading large files to Webshare. on page 12-173 Clicking on Photo Webshare on Control Center causes command error. on page 12-173 Browser cannot display the page when accessing through URL. on page 12173 Why can't I Share My Album? Server users can create albums, but - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 179
the local name of your server (the default is "HPMediaVault"). 2 In addition to removing common network issues, this will also perform faster. Why am I Getting a Certificate Error? If you access your HP Media Vault you will get a warning about the server's security certificate whenever you access - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 180
Open No Default Browser. Select a default browser or reboot PC. Webshare Administrator Cannot Delete Visitor Account Added visitor as User in Media Vault Console. Download Pictures and sees a Message Telling them that they Cannot Download Pictures Visitor does not have download rights. Downloading - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 181
save the login page as a Favorite. Webshare User is Unable to log out of Webshare Browser remembers previous credentials. There is no logout screen for Webshare. Closing the browser will log out the user if credentials not saved. Trouble Uploading Large Files to Webshare The download may time out - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 182
name (Photo Webshare in Control Center) and use the URL when outside the network. • Upnp not supported by router. Enable port forwarding for ports 80 and 443 to the server's IP address. iTunes Troubleshooting Tips In this section we will cover: iTunes aggregator does not appear to be working. on - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 183
in playlist for server. Email Troubleshooting Tips In this section we will cover: Why do I need email address for visitors and Home Server users? on page email address of Home Server users. File Does not Appear File type may not be supported, may need to convert file to supported type. Emailed Link - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 184
Media Vault's media server. For a list of compatible DMAs, consult the HP support web site at www.hp.com/support. 3 Ensure that your DMA is using the latest firmware revision. Consult your DMA documentation for more information on updating its firmware. 4 The HP Media Vault's media server supports - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 185
Reset media streaming. Why can I Play and Stream DRM Content on my Home Computer but I Can Not Stream it From my HP Media Vault? The HP Media Vault includes a media server for streaming iTunes music to PCs running iTunes through the house. See the section in the User's Guide on iTunes. For Windows - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 186
music files in your Music shared folder on the HP Media Vault to your Windows Media Player library. You will then be able to and select Apply. 3 Restart the DMA. 4 Restart the HP Media Vault. 5 On the Server tab click Reset the Media Server. 6 Only music files are served from the music share, - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 187
Network • Environmental HP Media Vault Specifications • Package Contents HP Media Vault mv2120 includes: HP Media Vault, power adapter, power cable, ethernet cable, printed Setup Poster, printed Warranty & Support Guide, HP Media Vault software and manual on CD. The HP Media Vault Pro mv5000 series - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 188
) • Internal Hard Drive SATA 7200 RPM • Storage Capacity HP Media Vault mv2120: 500 GB with 1 SATA expansion bay HP Media Vault mv5020: 500 GB with 1 SATA expansion bay HP Media Vault Pro mv5140: 1 TB HP Media Vault Pro mv5150: 1.5 TB 2 USB 2.0 ports: 1 on front, 1 on back Maximum storage space - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 189
XP Home, XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Vista - Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate editions, MAC OSX, Linux. • Available Hard Drive Space 150 MB free for included software installation • Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater, Netscape 7.0 or greater, or Firefox 1.0 or greater - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 190
Shock Nonoperating: 85 G • Vibration Operating: 0.2 Grms Nonoperating: 2.0 Grms • Electrical Ratings 18.5Vdc, 3.5A • Power Consumption Power Consumption: 18W single drive, 31W dual drive • Safety IEC 950-compliant USA - UL, CDRH Radiation Control Standards 21 CFR 1010 and 1020-1 0.50 Canada - CSA or - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 191
or disposed of in California. Regulatory Statements The HP Media Vault complies to the following: • Federal Communications Commission installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 192
approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections Houston, Texas 77269-2000 Or, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). For questions regarding this refer to the part, series, or model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 193
the following conformity marking placed on the product: Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany Japanese Notice Limited Warranty and Technical Support Statement HP Media Vault Limited Warranty 13- - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 194
STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU. This Limited Warranty is applicable in all countries/regions and may be enforced in any country/region where HP or its authorized service providers offer warranty service for the same product model number subject to the terms and - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 195
required firmware. The term "HP Hardware Product" DOES NOT include any software applications or programs; non-HP products or nonHP branded peripherals. All non-HP products or non-HP branded peripherals external to the HP Hardware Product - such as external storage subsystems, displays, printers, and - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 196
other than (i) HP, (ii) an HP authorized service provider, or (iii) your own installation of end-user-replaceable HP or HP-approved parts if available for your product in the servicing country/region. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 197
PROGRAMS, DATA, OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESTORATION OR REINSTALLATION OF ANY PROGRAMS OR DATA OTHER THAN SOFTWARE INSTALLED BY HP WHEN THE PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED. UNITS SENT IN FOR SERVICE MAY HAVE THE DATA ERASED FROM THE HARD DRIVE AND THE PROGRAMS RESTORED TO - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 198
Service To enable HP to provide the best possible support and service during the Limited Warranty Period, you may be directed by HP to verify configurations, load most recent firmware, install software patches, run HP diagnostics tests, or use HP remote support solutions where applicable. HP - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 199
directly to you to fulfill your HP Hardware Product warranty service. This will save considerable repair time. After you contact the HP Technical Support Center and the fault diagnosis identifies that the problem can be fixed using one of these parts, a replaceable part can be sent directly to you. - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 200
://www.hp.com/support Options Limited Warranty, Software and Digital Content Your Options Limited Warranty is a one (1) year (HP Options Limited Warranty Period) parts replacement warranty on any HP branded or Compaq-branded options (HP Options). If your HP Options are installed in an HP Hardware - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 201
just have a suggestion for it, send e-mail to [email protected]. The information you send is used only to help us develop future revisions of this manual. You will not get a response to your e-mail. If you require customer support instead, see the HP Media Vault Support Guide or go to the website www - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 202
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(LAN). anti-virus software Software that checks a hard drive for viruses (harmful computer code) that may infect a computer. B browser window A browser window is used to display web pages either on a web site or stored locally such as the HP Media Vault User's Guide. C client computers A client - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 204
a network name used to logically divide a large network into smaller networks. drive partition A logical division of a hard disk that create the appearance of having separate hard drives for file management, multiple users, or other purposes. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) The protocol - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 205
generally offers better performance than a hub. Also called a network switch. Expansion Bay A slot for adding hard drive storage space to your HP Media Vault. ext3 A computer file system used in the Linux operating system. HP Media Vault uses the ext3 file system. F FAT32 The 32-bit version of - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 206
number assigned by the manufacturer to all devices, such as computers, that can connect to a network. Also known as a physical address. media streaming Media streaming sends media-music, photos and video files-from the server to other devices that can play the media. The HP Media Vault includes - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 207
a user to access files and folders on the shared network. non-mirrored A non-mirrored share is stored on a single hard drive. The HP Media Vault does not automatically maintain a copy of these files on a second hard drive. NTFS (New Technology File System) Current standard file system for Windows - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 208
MyFamily.hpshare.net for your HP Media Vault, you would use this address to connect to your server using remote access. Additionally, this address is part of the URL for accessing an album on your Photo Webshare. physical hard disk The actual hard disk (hard drive) located in a device that stores - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 209
Serial ATA (SATA) Serial Advanced Technology Attachment is an interface standard that moves information to and from a storage device, such as a hard Switch. system drive The hard drive (or drive partition) protocol used by Windows Vista. IPv6 main advantage is the increase in number of available - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 210
data storage capacity equal to approximately 1000 gigabytes. tray The plastic support for a hard drive in the HP Media Vault. The tray fits into the expansion bay. Also see Expansion Bay. U Uniform Naming Convention (UNC) UNC identifies shared network devices, such as the HP Media Vault Premier. It - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 211
A WAP often connects to a wired network, and can relay data between wireless devices and wired devices. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) A protocol that encrypts data on a wireless system for security. X No terms begin with the letter X. Y No terms begin with the letter Y. Z No terms begin with the - HP Mv2120 | HP MV2120, MV5020, MV5140, MV5150 Media Vault - User's Guide - Page 212
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