HP Media Vault User Manual

HP Media VaultUser's Guide Revision C

Note: In Windows Vista, you can use this method from any window containing an Address bar. Network addressing uses the Uniform Naming Convention (UNC)

How to delete an existing volumeThis option deletes an entire volume. A volume is a portion of one or more hard disks configured to store data on th

Understanding disk mirrors and concatenated disksMirroringThe type of mirroring supported on the media vault is called Redundant Array of Independen

Advanced network settingsThe HP Media Vault Network Settings screen contains settings to view or change the following:HP Media Vault name MAC addr

This should be done only by experienced network administrators. To manually configure the settings 1.Obtain the DNS server information from your inter

How to installa printerYou can share a USB printer with other computers on your network by connecting the printer to your HP Media Vault.Some printe

c.A window opens showing you a list of your Shared Folders and the printer that you connected to the media vault. 2.Configure the printer driver: a.R

3.If desired, set the printer as the default printer: a.Double-click the printer icon. b.In the Printer dialog box, click Printer. c. SelectSet As De

Troubleshooting» Your network cannot find the HP Media Vault » You receive Microsoft Vista permission messages » You receive firewall blocking messa

Ensure that your router is correctly configured for DHCPYour HP Media Vault comes automatically set to use a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP

network or right-clickWireless Network Connection if you are using a wireless network. 5. ClickProperties. In the dialog box that opens, check to ens

How to map drive letters to Shared FoldersMapping drive letters means assigning “letters” to the names of Shared Folders. Mapping drive letters is o

Ensure that you have connected the HP Media Vault to the correct network adapterDo you have multiple network adapters connected to different physical

User Account Control – Administrator Password The following media vault applications may require permission to continue: HPMVTray.exe – HP Media Vaul

should unblock the communication to permit the application to run. You are safe to unblock the communications because you are not enabling any connect

You prefer to set static IP Addresses If you have a router with a DHCP server properly configured, the DHCP server automatically (dynamically) assign

Mirror rebuilding when one of the disks has been removed, then reconnectedIf one disk containing a volume mirror is disconnected, mirroring is interru

contain information about your hardware. 5.In the Install From Diskdialog box, clickOK. 6.Your printer should be listed in the Printer pane of the Add

4.To enable only javascript: a.ClickCustom Level. b.In the Security Settings window scroll down until you get to the section called Scripting (near th

GlossaryThis glossary defines terms that are used in the HP Media Vault. For easy access, click a letter in the glossary index. -A- All-in-one-gatew

Digital Media Player (DMP)A consumer electronic device that communicates with the HP Media Vault and brings digital media streams—such as photos, musi

-G- Gateway serverA network device that connects one network to another network. -H- Host-based printer The print page is rendered on the PC rather t

3.The HP Media Vault Drive Mapper opens. Follow these steps to map a drive letter: a.Click a Shared Folder in the Select Shared Folder box. b.Select

-M- Map drive lettersMapMapping drive letters means assigning a letter on a PC to a Shared Folder on the HP Media Vault.Media Access Control (MAC) Add

-P- PartitionA logical division of a physical hard disk. A partition divides a physical disk into separate units, which can be formatted independently

Shared FolderA “Share” means the same as “Shared Folder,” and you can use these terms interchangeably: A Share is a top-level folder that stores other

the backup option, the NTI Shadow software allows you to save multiple versions of a file. The backup versions would be named as follows: mydocument(0

Product specificationsMinimum system requirements Your computer should meet or exceed these requirements:System requirements500MHz Intel Pentium III

NetworkingSupported network standardsIEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3uUPnP™ AV 2.0Network speed10/100/1000 MbpsAccess method (methods used to record data) CSMA/CD

Power consumption26W single drive, 36W dual drive SafetyIEC 950-compliant USA – UL, CDRH Radiation Control Standards 21 CFR 1010 and 1020-1 0.50Canada

Regulatory statements DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer's Name:Hewlett-Packard CompanyManufactur

European contact: Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Straße 140, 71034 Böblingen, Germany (FAX: +49-7031-14-3143). North America Contact: Hard

Software license agreements» HP software license terms » NTI end-user software license » Microsoft end-user software license HP software license ter

Special considerations when mapping a drive letter:If you change the name of your media vault, you will enter the new name instead of HPMediaVault in

all of the original Software Product's proprietary notices and that it is used only for back-up purposes. d. Reservation of Rights. HP and its su

states/jurisdictions do not allow exclusion of implied warranties or limitations on the duration of implied warranties, so the above disclaimer may no

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Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Manufacturer or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of

DISCLAIMER OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES. MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY ISTHE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION MADE TO YOU AND IS PROVIDED IN LIEUOF AN

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Feedback about this guide If you find an error in this guide or just have a suggestion for it, send e-mail to [email protected]. The information you se

Limited Warranty and Technical SupportStatementHP Media Vault Limited WarrantyGeneral TermsThis HP Hardware Limited Warranty gives you, the customer

This Limited Warranty applies only to HP-branded and Compaq-branded hardware products (collectively referred to in this Limited Warranty as “HP Hardwa

How to organize your files The HP Media Vault comes pre-configured with three Shared Folders: FileShare, MediaShare, and Backup. These folders are p

SURE TO BACK UP DATA AND REMOVE ANY CONFIDENTIAL, PROPRIETARY, OR PERSONALINFORMATION. HP IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS,DAT

Types of Warranty ServiceTo enable HP to provide the best possible support and service during the Limited Warranty Period, you may be directed by HP t

Options Limited Warranty, Software and Digital ContentYour Options Limited Warranty is a one (1) year (HP Options Limited Warranty Period) parts repla

1.Create a sub-folder called Music: a.On your PC, browse to MediaShare. (For information on how to browse to MediaShare, see Browse, access, and save

Windows Vista:Click the Organize menu,clickNew Folder, and enter Jazz in the highlighted box. Click somewhere else to clear the highlight. c.To crea

How to secure your HP Media Vault from intrudersThe HP Media Vault is designed as an "always on" device, which comes in handy for accessin

How to use the HP Media Vault to transfer files from an old PC to a new PC Your HP Media Vault can help you simplify transferring files and settings

8.Click one of the following: Settings only Files only Both files and settingsLet me select a custom list of files and settings when I click Next

CopyrightThe information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the

How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Linux system This topic provides general guidelines and instructions on how to access the Shared Folders

Using the NetBIOS name instead of the IP addressSome Linux installations, such as Ubuntu®,may not be able to find the media vault by name without addi

Connecting to HP Media Vault using NFSNFS (Network File System) is a file system that allows users to access files across a network and treat them as

How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Macintosh You can configure a Macintosh computer to access the Shared Folders and configuration scr

How to backup and restore» How to use HP Easy Backup Quickly, easily, and automatically back up My Documents,My Pictures,My Music, My Videos,and My

How to use HP Easy BackupUsing HP Easy Backup is a good way to get started in protecting your data. Easy Backup provides a way for you to easily bac

2.If the NTI Shadow application appears, click Switch to HP Easy Backup, located in the lower-left corner of the screen. Otherwise, continue to the ne

To switch to NTI Shadow from HP Easy Backup:1.From HP Easy Backup, clickCustom Selection. 2. ClickStart. 3.For more information, see Run automatic bac

» Contact HPSearch: How to run automatic backups for important filesYour HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI Shadow software. NTI Shadow is an easy-t

To back up specific files: a.In the left pane, select the folder that contains the files you want to back up. Selecting a folder opens the folder and

Welcome to the HP Media Vault» Get started topicsStart using your HP Media Vault quickly and efficiently. » How to backup and restoreLearn how to us

6.Schedule your backup using one of the following options: Save your folder/file to the HP Media Vault every time you save changes toyour PC Save yo

configured. How to back up specific file typesNTI Shadow backs up all file types unless you specify that you want to back up only specific kinds of fi

How to create a drive backupYour HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI DriveBackup!. NTI DriveBackup! is an easy-to-use application that lets you backu

Note: When selecting a schedule, to ensure optimum performance, choose a different time for each PC to back up its files. This avoids multiple backups

View Backup ReportsOpens the Backup Report dialog box where you can View or Remove reports by highlighting the report and selecting the appropriate b

How to modify a backup jobYour HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI Shadow software. NTI Shadow is an easy-to-use application that lets you modify any

Disable/EnableDisables or enables the selected backup job. A disabled backup will not run until it is re-enabled. Disable AllDisables all backup jo

How to restore a drive backupYour HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI DriveBackup!. NTI DriveBackup! is an easy-to-use application lets you restore a

b.Click the Backup tab. c. ClickRestore your entire drive. 2.In Step 1, from the drop-down list, select the location of the backup file you want to re

c. ClickBrowse to find and select the particular backup file you want to restore. The selected file appears in the box below the list box and Browse b

Get started topics» How to get startedLearn how to use Shared Folders for storing and sharing files and folders. » How to change the time zone on yo

How to use the PC Restore Disc To help you recover your system and data in the event of a disaster, HP Media Vault includes a PC RestoreDisc.Importa

Use this option when you have only one drive partition. b.Restore the C: and D: partitionUse this option when you have only two drive partitions. Note

How to configure the HP Media Vault» Configuration screensAccess the configuration screens to change settings on your HP Media Vault.» How to expand

Configuration screens » How to access the configuration screens Learn different ways to access HP Media Vault's configuration screens.» The Wel

How to access the configuration screensThe HP Media Vault’s configuration screens contain settings for a number of activities beyond saving files to

The Welcome Screen The Welcome Screen allows you to select Browse Shared Folders or Configure Device. The Welcome Screen opens only if you have sele

System Settings » What are the factory default settings? » How to change the administrator username and password» How to change the name of your HP

What are the factory default settings?What is the default network name given to the HP Media Vault?HPMediaVault If you have more than one media va

(See Enhance security on your Shared Folders.)

How to change the administrator username and passwordThe HP Media Vault does not come pre-set with an administrator username and password, which mea

How to get started The HP Media Vault allows you to store all of your important documents, pictures, music, and video files in one location – on the

How to change the name of your HP Media VaultYou can change the name of the HP Media Vault. This is useful if you have more than one media vault on

How to set the date and timeTo access a Clock Settings:1.Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. 2. ClickCustomize your HP Media Vault

To select a new time zone, click the Select Time Zone drop-down list. If finished making changes, click Accept or Cancel. If you clickCancel, the cha

How to turn off the alert beep Your HP Media Vault comes enabled with an alert beep. The alert beep notifies you of certain activities taking place

How to make a language selection To access the System Settings screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCustomize your HP

How to update the firmwareTo access the System Settings screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCustomize your HP Media

How to enable the power-saving mode Your HP Media Vault comes with power-saving mode enabled. After one-hour of inactivity, your media vault's

How to display the system event logTo access system event log:1.Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. 2. ClickCustomize your HP Medi

How to restart and reset the HP Media VaultTo restart the HP Media Vault:1.Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. 2. ClickCustomize y

How to expand your storage» How to install an internal hard drive in your HP Media Vault » How to install and remove an external USB hard drive Sel

The three Shared Folders are named: FileShare MediaShare Backup During the installation process, an HP drive mapping application gives you the oppo

How to install and remove internal hard drive from your HP Media Vault The HP Media Vault’s primary system hard disk uses the Serial ATA (SATA) inte

5.Slide the hard drive into the tray. 6.Align the hard drive connector with the notch on the back of the tray. 7.Use a screwdriver to attach the fou

10.Power up the system. You can now use the additional hard drive. (For information on formatting the hard disk, see Format adisk.) To remove an inte

How to install and remove an external USB hard driveYou can add external USB disks to any of the HP Media Vault’s three USB ports (two on the back a

To remove an external USB disk: 1.Select a hard disk by clicking the Select a Disk drop-down list. 2. ClickSafely Disconnect Disk. 3.When the media v

Manage Shared Folders and users » Enhance security on your Shared Folders Control who has access to your HP Media Vault files.» How to manage Shared

Enhance security on your Shared Folders The HP Media Vault comes with different options for securing folders and files saved to the media vault. You

As administrator, you must create usernames for each user. You must also assign one of the following three privilege levels for every user, for every

How to manage Shared Folders» How to use the Shared Folder screen » How to create a Shared Folder in workgroup mode » How to create a Shared Folder

How to use the Shared Folders screen The Shared Folders screen is the opening page of the configuration screens. Shared Folders are the HP Media Vau

How to change the time zone on your HP Media VaultThe HP Media Vault is set to Mountain Standard Time (MST) (USA + Canada).To access the System Sett

browser. HTTP access also lets you use a browser to access media vault files on computers outside of your local area network (LAN). To keep your files

How to create a Shared Folder in workgroup mode To access the Shared Folder screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCust

How to create a Shared Folder in user-basedmodeTo access the Shared Folder screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCusto

How to modify a Shared Folder in workgroup modeTo access the Shared Folder screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCusto

2.If you’re finished modifying Shared Folders, click Accept or Cancel. Otherwise continue with the next section. (If you clickCancel, your changes wil

How to modify a Shared Folder in user-basedmodeTo access a Shared Folder:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCustomize your

Click FTP. Select either Read-onlyaccess or Full Access. 2.If you’re finished modifying Shared Folders, click Accept or Cancel. Otherwise continue w

How to delete a Shared Folder The Delete an Existing Shared Folder screen provides you with information on the folder you are about to delete, such

How to manage users» How to create a new user » How to modify a user » How to delete a user Select a topic

How to create a new user To access the User Settings screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCustomize your HP Media Vau

How to browse, access, and save your filesOn your PC, you browse your file system to find, open and save files to your hard drive. You can also use

3.Click the Add button. 4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for changing the default privilege level for each Shared Folder on your media vault. 5. ClickAccept

How to modify a user To access the User Settings screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCustomize your HP Media Vault’s

4.Repeat steps 1 through 3 for changing the default access level for each Shared Folder on your media vault. 5. ClickAccept or Cancel. (If you clickCa

How to delete a user To access the User Settings screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCustomize your HP Media Vault’s

How to stream media to your entertainment center Steaming media If you have a Digital Media Adapter (DMA) attached to your television and/or stereo,

If the Welcome Screen appears, click Configure Device. Click the Media Streamingtab. To configure a Shared Folder for streaming:1.Select a Shared Fo

Monitor and configure the HP Media Vault's hard drives» Hard drive settings » How to rename a disk » How to format a disk » How to erase a disk

Hard drive settingsTo access the Disk Settings screen:Double-click theHP Media Vault icon on your desktop. ClickCustomize your HP Media Vault’s s

Logical VolumesTo configure or change volume settings:1.To select a volume, click the Select a Volumedrop-down list. 2.Click one of following options

How to rename a diskThis option allows you to assign names to your hard disks. Assigning your hard disks unique names can help you monitor your syst

Windows lists the name asFileShare on HPMediaVault (HPmediavault). 3. ClickFileShare on HPMediaVault (HPmediavault) to open FileShare and see what fil

How to format adiskThis option allows you to:Name the hard disk. Name a logical volume on the hard disk. Format the disk for use on the media vau

Disk may be disconnected from NAS and connected to a computer. Format formaximum portability (FAT32). This option will format the disk using the FAT3

How to erase a diskThis option allows you to erase a hard disk currently connected to the HP Media Vault. To access the Disk Settings screen:Double

Understanding file systems for formatting hard disksReiserThe HP Media Vault comes with a primary hard disk called SYSTEM. The SYSTEM disk is format

How to create a new volumeThis option creates a new volume from the unallocated space on one or more disks. A volume is a portion of one or more har

6.A screen shows you that a volume has been successfully created. To continue, select one of the next options: To return to the Disk Settings screen,

How to create a mirrorThis option creates a mirror of an existing volume or source volume on the HP Media Vault. A volume is a portion of one or mor

clickRefresh or Reload on your browser. The progress status is indicated under Logical Volumes on the Disk Settings screen.

How to remove a mirror This option removes a mirror of an existing volume on one of the HP Media Vault’s hard disks. Removing a mirror erases all o

How to modify an existing volumeThis option modifies the name and/or size of an existing volume. A volume is a portion of one or more hard disks con