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  The entertainment powerhouse that lets you take your media with you.

  • Create mobile versions of your videos for access on the go
  • Stream your media to your iPhoneTM with the iStream app
  • Ample storage options from 1.0TB to 1.5TB*
  • Small size, large capacity (5.5" x 9.8" x 9.2")

* Storage capacity varies by model

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iStream Overview


All your digital media just a fingertip away!
The HP MediaSmart Server iStream is a free downloadable software application that works only with the HP MediaSmart Server (EX490/EX495). With the app, you can stream your photo, music and video* libraries from your server straight to your iPhone or iPod touch.

  • No syncing necessary! With the iStream application, your entire photo, music and video* libraries can be accessed anywhere you have an internet connection – no more worrying that you haven't sync'd to your iPhone or iPod touch.
  • Enjoy easy access to all of your pictures, listen to your entire music collection and watch your favorite video* knowing that all of your files are protected on your HP MediaSmart Server (EX490/EX495).

*Copy protected files may not stream properly.

iStream Download


Download Instructions
The HP MediaSmart Server iStream application can be used by customers accessing a HP MediaSmart Server EX490 or EX495 only. The app is available as a free download from Apple's "App Store", accessible from iTunes, or from your iPhone or iPod touch. Simply download the HP MediaSmart Server iStream directly to your iPhone or iPod touch, or download to your computer and manually sync to your handheld device.

In order to install the iStream app to your device via a computer, the Apple iTunes application must be installed and in use, and your handheld device firmware must be version 2.2 or higher.

To access the latest version of iTunes, visit the iTunes site at: www.apple.com/itunes/download

Ready to iStream? Download it now from iTunes

How to Use it


How to use the HP MediaSmart Server iStream application
Once you have downloaded the HP MediaSmart Sever iStream to your handheld device, it's only a few simple clicks to start enjoying your digital media on your iPhone or iPod touch.

1. Click on the MediaSmart icon   Screen shot of iPhone
2. The first time you run the app it takes you to the Settings screen.

  a. On the Change Server screen, enter the domain name of your HP MediaSmart Server (EX490/EX495), your remote user name, and your remote user password.
b. Once you enter the settings, select Go to take you to the app home page
  Screen shot of iPhone

3. Once connected to your MediaSmart Server, you can navigate to the Music, Photos, and Videos* content available on your server.

Screen shots of iPhone
* The iPhone and iPod touch use QuickTime video player to display H.264 encoded videos. For this reason, the HP MediaSmart Server will only stream .mov and .mp4 file formats to the iPod touch and iPhone. Copy protected files may not stream properly.


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HP MediaSmart Server - 5.5" (w) x 9.8" (h) x 9.2"(d)


Small and compact to fit nicely on your desk


Elegantly designed for your family room, or any room in the house




Backup your Windows PC and your Apple Mac with ease


One eSATA port and four USB 2.0 ports can be used for storage expansion


HP MediaSmart Server comes with four expandable hard disk drive bays




Just drop in a hard disk drive, no tools required


HP MediaSmart Server Control Center for Windows


HP MediaSmart Server Control Center for Mac OS X




Windows Home Server Console - Welcome to your HP MediaSmart Server


NEW Features for Mac OS X 10.5 and later


HP MediaSmart Server Media Collector




HP MediaSmart Server Online Backup


HP Photo Publisher - Publish your photos to popular photo sharing sites


HP Photo Viewer - Film strip view




HP MediaSmart Server Web Streaming - Music & Photos


HP MediaSmart Server - Server for iTunes
 

Technical Specs


Get the Fundamental Facts
» HP MediaSmart Server Datasheet (938KB, PDF)
» Managing a Digital Lifestyle in a Mixed OS Environment (1MB, PDF)

Key Specifications
  • Intel® Celeron™ 2.0GHz 64-bit processor
  • 2.2 or 2.5GB of DDR2 DRAM
  • Four internal drive trays for 7200rpm SATA I or II drives
  • EX490 model comes with one SATA 7200rpm 1TB drive
  • EX495 model comes with one SATA 7200rpm 1.5TB drives
  • Capacity expandable up to 17 TB; add additional external drives through one eSATA and four USB 2.0 ports
  • 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) RJ45 Ethernet
  • Server sleep mode consumes only 1W of power

» MediaSmart Server Support


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