HP Media Vault User Manual

HP Media Vault

User's Guide

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» Get started topics

Start using your HP Media Vault quickly and efficiently.

» How to backup and restore

Learn how to use the HP Media Vault's suite of flexible backup and restore applications.

» How to configure your HP Media Vault

Explore the HP MediaVault's more advanced options, such as configuring hard disks, securing Shared Folders, and modifying system settings.

» Troubleshooting your HP Media Vault

Troubleshoot problems with installation, connections, printer setup, and media streaming.

Glossary

Provides definitions for a better understanding of your HP Media Vault's features and capabilities.

Welcome to the HP Media Vault

» How to get started

Learn how to use Shared Folders for storing and sharing files and folders.

» How to change the time zone on your HP Media Vault

Learn how to set your HP Media Vault to your time zone.

» How to browse, access, and save your files

Learn how to save files to your HP Media Vault for quick and easy access.

» How to map drive letters to Shared Folders

Learn how to map drive letters to your Shared Folders.

» How to organize your files

Learn how to organize your folders and files on the Media Vault.

» How to secure your HP Media Vault from intruders

Get started topics

Learn how to keep intruders from accessing your HP Media Vault's files and folders.

» How to use the HP Media Vault to transfer files from an old PC to a new PC

Learn how to conveniently transfer files using your HP Media Vault.

» How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Linux system

Learn how to access the Shared Folders and configuration screens on the HP Media Vault

» How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Macintosh

Learn how to set up a Macintosh computer to access the Shared Folders and configuration Media Vault.

from a Linux system.

screens on the HP

The HP Media Vault allows you to store all of your important documents, pictures, music, and video files location – able to access the media vault’s folders and files. You can also share a USB printer with the other computers on your network by connecting a printer to your media vault. (For more information on attaching printers, see

a printer

Backup software and other applications are included with the media vault, but you can get started saving the media vault immediately after installation. (For more information on

and restore

To help you get started saving and organizing your files, the media vault comes configured with three

Folders

and other folders (called the Shared Folders and all of their files and sub-folders can be accessed by network users.

The following table offers suggestions on which types of files to save to the media vault’s Shared Folders.

Recommendations

Shared Folders Recommended Files

on the media vault! After you install the media vault on your network, the PCs on your network are

: FileShare, MediaShare and Backup. Shared Folders are special “top-level” folders where you store files

How to get started

in one

Install

files to

using the backup software, see

sub-folders). As long as the media vault is powered on and connected to the network,

Backup

Shared

FileShare

MediaShare

Backup

The media vault comes pre-configured store files and other folders (called network, the Shared Folders and all of their files and sub-folders can be accessed by network users.

Use this folder to store any important files that you want to share across your network.

HP configured this folder to allow media streaming to home entertainment centers. HP does not recommend renaming or deleting this Shared Folder if you are considering using this feature now or at some point in the future to store your music, videos, movies, and digital pictures. (For more information, see

NTI's DriveBackup! defaults to this Shared Folder files. These are large files containing all of your information, see In addition, HP Easy Backup also defaults to this Shared and file backups. (For more information, see

HP does not recommend renaming or deleting this Shared Folder if you on using HP Easy Backup or NTI's DriveBackup!

Create a drive backup

with three

sub-folders

Stream media to your entertainment center

to store PC system backup

hard drive's data. (For more

Folder to store folder

Use Easy Backup

Shared Folders

). As long as the media vault is powered on and connected to the

, which

are special “top-level” folders where you

plan

The three Shared Folders are named:

FileShare



MediaShare



Backup



During the installation process, an HP drive mapping application gives you the opportunity to the Shared

map drive letters

Folders on your media vault. Mapping drive letters means assigning “letters” to folder names. This

makes it easier to manage files because you can save files and folders to mapped drive letters just as you can to other drive letters on your computer such as the C: and D: drives.

Let’s say you mapped the letter “Z” to FileShare. In Windows XP, when you open this folder listed under Window Vista, when you open

Network Drives

Computer

fileshare (\\HPMediaVault) (Z:)

FileShare on‘HPMediaVault (Hpmediavault)’ (

, you will see this folder listed under

If you’re already familiar with networking, you might have used Shared Folders on a networked PC.

Computer,

you will see

Network Location

Note that

Z:)

. In

the term Shared Folders used in reference to the media vault are different folders from those stored on a networked PC. However, the term Shared

Folders means the same in both cases: Folders that you set up on a

network that are accessible to all network users.

If familiar with networking terms, you might also have heard the phrase “mapping a a Shared Folder. A “Share” means the same as “Shared Folder,” and you can use A Share is other folders. For more information on how to organize your

a top-level folder that stores other folders within it. For example, File

Shared Folders, see

Share” rather than mapping

these terms interchangeably.

and Media

Organize your files

can store

For more information on mapping drive letters, see

For information on

your files

Recommendations for using the

Run automatic backups for important files

browsing, accessing, and saving files to the HP Media Vault, see

Backup

Shared Folder are found at the following links:

, and

Create a drive backup

Map drive letters to Shared Folders

Browse, access, and save

Organize your

files

How to change the time zone on your HP Media Vault

The HP

Media Vault is set to Mountain Standard Time (MST) (USA

To access the System Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



System Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To reset the time zone on your media vault:

1. Click

Clock Settings

Click the

Select Time Zone

drop-down list. Select a

If you don’t live in a Daylight-Savings Time zone, click

Savings Time Time

changes.

selected, your media vault will automatically update its clock

If finished, click accepted.)

to clear it. If you keep

Cancel.

Automatically Adjust Clock for Daylight Savings

(If you click

+ Canada).

new time zone.

Automatically Adjust Clock for Daylight

for the spring and autumn time

Cancel,

the changes that you made will not

For

more information on changing your time and date settings, see

Set the date and time

On your PC, you PC to

browse

Folders, you can save folders and files to them.

You can use several methods to browse to and access your media vault’s Shared Folders.

Use HP software to browse:

On your desktop, double-click the

On the

browse

to the Shared Folders on your HP Media Vault. After browsing to your media vault’s Shared

Main

How to browse, access, and save your files

your file system to find, open and save files to your hard drive.

tab, click

HP Media Vault

Start browsing your HP Media Vault

icon.

You can also use your

A browser window opens showing you a list of your Shared Folders.

Double-click the name of a Shared Folder to open a screen showing you the files saved to the folder. (If you haven’t saved any files to the Shared Folder, the folder will be empty.)

Use

My Network Places in Windows XP or Windows 2000 to browse:

1. Click

Start,My Computer,My Network Places

In the Name column, locate the Shared Folder you want to open. For example, if opening FileShare,

Windows lists the name as

FileShare on HPMediaVault (HPmediavault)

3. Click

Use Network in Windows Vista to browse:

1. Click

FileShare on HPMediaVault (HPmediavault)

have stored in this folder. (If you haven’t yet saved any files to FileShare, the empty; otherwise you will see your saved files.)

After opening FileShare, look at the Windows media vault, which is:

Start

menu,

If network discovery is turned off, you will see a notification bar. Click this bar, and then click

network discovery and file sharin

Double-click the name of your media vault. For example:

Note:

below. Be sure to click the

The Network window may also display the name of the HP Media Vault media server, as shown

\\HPMediaVault\FileShare

Network

media vault, not the media server.

Address

to open FileShare and see what files you

window that appears will be

bar. You will see the

network address

of your

Turn on

Double-click the name of a Shared Folder.

4. Click

Network addressing

Network addressing means that you can access resources on your network by entering their “addresses” in a browser’s

FileShare

saved any files to FileShare, the files.)

After opening FileShare, look at the Windows vault.

Address

Delete the address in the

screen opens showing you the folders and files saved to the MediaShare folder

you haven’t saved anything to MediaShare, the screen will be empty.)

this window.

Open a standard browser window, such as Internet Explorer, Netscape, or Firefox.

to open FileShare and see what files you have stored in this folder. (If you haven’t yet

window that appears will be empty; otherwise you will see your saved

bar.

Address

bar, and in its place enter

Address

bar. You will see the network path of your media

\\HPMediaVault\MediaShare

on your media vault. (If

Delete everything in the

In the Address bar, enter files in the FileShare folder on your media

Address

\\HPMediaVault\FileShare

bar.

vault.

, and then press

Enter

. You will see any saved

Note:

In Windows Vista, you can use this method from any window containing an Address bar.

Network addressing uses the

\\device name\share name

the Shared Folder or “share used instead of “Shared Folder.”)

Note:

media vault, see

Use Windows Explorer to browse:

When you installed the media vault, you had the choice of mapping drive letters to FileShare, MediaShare and Backup. If you mapped drive letters to those Shared Folders, you can Explorer. (See

The media vault comes pre-configured with the name:

Change the name of your HP Media Vault

Map drive

1. Click

Start, All Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer, My Computer

Double-click the name. (If you haven’t saved any files to your Shared Folders, the next screen that appears empty.)

In this example, MediaShare is mapped to drive letter “M.” FileShare is

the name of the Shared Folder you want to open. The drive letter will be located at the

Uniform Naming Convention

. In this example,

name.

letters to your Shared Folders

” (

For those more familiar with

(UNC) format. This format looks like the following:

HPMediaVault

networking terms, the word “Share” is often

HPMediaVault

browse to those folders using Windows

. )

is the device name, and

. To change

mapped to drive letter “Q."

FileShare

the name of your

will be

end of

Use Windows Vista Explorer to browse:

When you installed the media vault, you had the choice of mapping drive letters to FileShare, MediaShare and Backup. If you mapped drive letters to those Shared Folders, you can Explorer. (See

1. Click

Double-click the name. (If you haven’t saved any files to your Shared Folders, the next screen that appears empty.)

In this example, MediaShare is mapped to drive letter “T.” FileShare is

Map drive

Start,

letters to your Shared Folders

Computer

the name of the Shared Folder you want to open. The drive letter will be located at the

. )

browse

to those folders using Windows

end of

will be

mapped to drive letter “V."

Mapping drive letters means assigning “letters” to the names of Shared Folders. Mapping drive letters is one of the easiest ways to manage files because you can save files and folders to mapped drive letters just as you can to other drive letters on your computer, such as the C and D drives. (For more information on browsing, accessing, and saving files to the media vault, see

When you installed the HP Media Vault, you had the choice of mapping drive letters to FileShare, MediaShare and Backup. If you didn’t map drive letters during installation, you can map letters by using one of the following methods:

To map a drive letter using HP software:

On your desktop, double-click the

On the

Main

How to map drive letters to Shared Folders

tab, click

Browse, access, and save files

HP Media Vault

Assign (map) a drive letter to Shared Folders

icon.

The HP Media Vault Drive Mapper opens. Follow these steps to map a drive letter:

Click a Shared Folder in the

Select a drive letter from the to the letter Z:, but you can select any drive letter.)

Click

Map Drive

when you are finished mapping drive letters to Shared Folders.

c. Click

Select Shared Folder

Select Drive Letter

drop-down list. (Mapping drives usually defaults

box.

Map a drive letter using Windows XP or Windows 2000:

1. Click

2. Click

Start, All Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer, My Computer

the

Tools

menu,

Map Network Drive...

Mapping drives usually defaults to the letter Z:. but you can select another next two steps:

To view a list of available drive letters, click the

Click a drive letter to select it.

To enter the Shared Folder in the

Click the



find the folder, click

Folder

Browse

box.

Drive

drop-down list.

Folder

box, you have two

options:

button and then use Windows Explorer to locate the Shared

to highlight it, and then click OK. The path to the folder

drive letter by following the

Folder. After you

will appear in the



5. Select

6. Click

Folder

In the Folder you want to map. For example: enter

box, use the

Uniform Naming Convention

\\HPMediaVault\FileShare

(UNC) to enter the path to the Shared

device name; FileShare is the name of the Shared Folder.)

Reconnect at logon

Finish

. Windows will re-establish the mapped drive every time you start Windows.

(HPMediaVault

is the

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



above.

When mapping drive letters to Shared Folders that are password protected, you must



additional step: You will have to enter the Shared Folder’s password when information on password protecting Shared Folders, see

If your media vault is configured for user-based security and you map drive letters to Shared



might have to enter a username and password. You will not have to enter a have already logged onto your Windows PC with a based mode, see

complete an

prompted. (For more

Enhance security on your Shared Folders

username and password if you

username/password. (For more information on user

Enhance

security on your Shared Folders

If you mapped a drive letter, but now want to disconnect it:

1. Click

3. Click

Start, All Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer, My Computer

Right-click on the icon for the mapped drive.

Disconnect

This only removes the drive letter; you can still access the resource

from My Network Places.

Map a drive letter using Windows Vista

step

Folders, you

Before taking the following steps be sure that Network discovery is turned on. For more information, see

that Network Discovery is turned on

1. Click

Start

menu,

In the tool bar, click

Mapping drives usually defaults to the letter Z:, but you can next two steps:

To view a list of available drive letters, click the

Click a drive letter to select it.

To enter the Shared Folder in the

Click the



Computer

Browse

find the folder, click to highlight it, and then

Folder

In the



dialog box.

Folder

box, use the Folder you want to device name; FileShare is the name of the Shared Folder.)

5. Select

Reconnect at logon

select another drive letter by following the

Drive

drop-down list.

Folder

button and then use

box, you have

two options:

Browse For Folder

click

to locate

the Shared Folder. After you

. The path to the folder will appear in the

Uniform

map. For example: enter

Naming Convention

\\HPMediaVault\FileShare

(UNC) to enter the path to the Shared

(HPMediaVault

. Windows will re-establish the mapped drive every time you start Windows.

Ensure

is the

6. Click

Finish

The HP Media Vault comes pre-configured with three Shared Folders: FileShare, MediaShare, and Backup. These folders are pre-named to help you get started saving and organizing your files for quick Additionally, the names of these top-level folders are useful because the media vault

You should Backup. Folders beneath the top-level folders are called sub-folders. For media streaming. You could create sub-folders in MediaShare with names such as: “Photos and “Movies.” see

Stream media to your entertainment center

You can rename or delete FileShare, MediaShare, and Backup folders. Before doing so, please read the recommendations in the following table:

Recommendations

Shared Folders Recommended Files

FileShare

and streaming media

consider creating

See the examples below under

How to organize your files

and easy access.

backup application that comes with the

feature rely on the specific folder names.

other folders and saving them in the top-level folders: FileShare, MediaShare,

example, MediaShare is enabled for

” “

Music

” “

Creating sub-folders

Use this folder to store any important files that you want to share across your network.

. (For more information on

media streaming,

Video

and

”

MediaShare

Backup

Creating sub-folders

Creating folders on your PC and saving them to the MediaShare folder on your media vault provides an easy way to organize your media files. Follow the example below to learn how to create sub-folders and save them to the MediaShare.

In this example, you will create sub-folders in the MediaShare folder for

HP does not recommend renaming or deleting this Shared Folder if you on using HP Easy Backup or NTI's DriveBackup!

Create a drive backup

Stream media to your entertainment center

to store PC system backup

hard drive's data. (For more

Folder to store folder

Use Easy Backup

storing your music files.

plan

Create a sub-folder called

On your PC, browse to MediaShare. (For information on how to

access,

Do one of the following:

and save files

Music

browse to MediaShare, see

Browse,

Windows XP or Windows 2000:



Music

enter

Windows Vista:



in the highlighted box. Click somewhere else to clear the highlight.

Click the

the highlighted box. Click somewhere else to clear the highlight.

Create two separate sub-folders within your

Double-click

To create the first folder, do one of the following:

Windows XP or Windows 2000:



Jazz

Music

the

folder to open it.

in the highlighted box. Click somewhere else to clear the highlight.

Organize

Music

Click the

menu, click

folder:

Click

the

File

menu, click

New

File

menu,

Folder

click

New,Folder

, and then enter

New,Folder

, and then

Music

, and enter

Windows Vista:



Click

Organize

the

highlighted box. Click somewhere else to clear the highlight.

To create the second folder, do one of the following:

menu,

New Folder

click

, and enter

Jazz

in the

Windows XP or Windows 2000:



Rock & Roll

Windows Vista:



in the highlighted box. Click somewhere else to clear the highlight.

Click

Organize

the

in the highlighted box. Click somewhere else to clear the highlight.

You should now have two folders, Jazz and Rock considered

sub-folders to MediaShare.

Click

the

File

menu, click

New,Folder,

and enter

menu, click

New Folder,

and enter

Rock & Roll

Roll, saved to your Music folder. All three folders are

How to secure your HP Media Vault from intruders

The HP Media Vault is designed as an your network users need or want them. But a network device that is set up for security risks. Because the media vault can you'll want to ensure that unauthorized users can't access your media vault and

If your network comes (WAP). A security settings are toggled off by default and

settings are toggled off, anyone can get into your media vault as well as any computer or other devices on your network.

networks.

Most wireless networking equipment supports two forms of data encryption as security features:

Privacy

your wireless network, see the user's guide that came with your networking equipment.

Anti-virus software

You should install scan Shared Folders to enable the letters to your Shared Folders, see

WAP can come within an

or WEP and Wi-

all the

Shared Folders

with wireless capability, it has a piece of equipment called a

Fi Protected Access

anti-virus software

on your media vault. You might be required to assign (

anti-virus software to scan the media vault. (For information on how to map drive

"always on" device, which comes in handy for accessing files any time

file sharing also presents certain

be used on a network that has both wireless and wired functionality,

your files stored on it.

Wireless Access Point

all-in-one-gateway,router

you must manually turn on the security settings.

Firewalls and anti-virus

or WPA. For more information on how to configure the security for

on one or more computers on your network, and configure the software to

Map drive letters to Shared Folders

, or as a standalone unit. In many cases, an AP's

If the security

software do not keep intruders out of wireless

Wired Equivalent

map

) drive letters to all your

Remember to keep your anti-virus definitions up-to-date.

Establishing an administrator username and password

Setting up an administrator username and password is one way to safeguard your folders and files. If you do set up a username and password, you will be prompted to enter this information each time you enter the Configuration screens. For information on setting up a username and password, see

username and password

screens

Securing the HP Media Vault’s Shared Folders on your LAN

The information on Shared Folder and user security on your

Shared Folders

media vault offers additional security options for your network users and specific Shared Folders. For more

. For information on entering the Configuration screens, see

local area network

Change the administrator

Access the configuration

(LAN), see

Enhance security on your

How to use the HP Media Vault to transfer files from an old PC to a new PC

Your HP computer.

Using a

Settings Transfer Wizard

Express in addition to desktop and display settings, dial-up connections, and your media vault. On the new computer, you and files

The Windows on both your old and new computers.

Windows Vista

for using this feature are in the Windows Vista help. Because Windows Easy Transfer copies files directly from the old computer, you do not need to use the media vault for this process.

Steps for Windows XP and Windows 2000:

On your old PC:

Media Vault can help you simplify transferring files and settings from an old

feature found in the Windows XP and Windows 2000 operating systems called the

, you

can transfer files, folders, and settings for Internet Explorer and Outlook

other types of settings to a file on

access this file stored on your media vault and transfer the settings

to your new computer.

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard

: A similar feature exists in Windows Vista called

1. Click

Start, All Programs,Accessories,System Tools,Files & Settings Wizard

Wizard’s first dialog box will appear.

must be available on the Windows operating system

Windows Easy Transfer

computer to a new

Files and

. Instructions

. The

2. Click

3. Click

4. Click

5. Click

7. Click

Old Computer

Other

Browse

Either the path. For example, to save your settings to FileShare, type in the

\\HPMediaVault\FileShare

(HPMediaVault is

of your HP Media Vault

to a folder on your media vault, or use the

Uniform Naming Convention

the name of your media vault. To change the media vault’s name, see

Folder or drive:

(UNC) to type in

box

Change the name

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 (for advanced



users.)

and File Types

9. Click

10. Click

11.

after reading any messages that appear on this screen.

Wait while the wizard collects your files and settings. Depending on the size and type of the files you’re saving, this could take several minutes. Click

you click on this option, you will be asked to select specific

that you wish to transfer.

Finish

Settings,Folders,Files

On your new PC:

Follow steps 1-2 above to run the

2. Click

3. Click

New Computer

I don’t need the Wizard Disk, I have already collected my files and settings

from my old computer

Files & Settings Wizard

on your new PC.

4. Click

5. Click

Next.

Other.Browse

to or type in the path that you entered in

step 6

above. This path directs the new computer to the Shared Folder on your media vault where you stored your files, folders and settings. If you used the example above, the path is the same:

6. Click

Wait while the wizard transfers your files and settings to your new PC. Depending on the size and type of the files you’re transferring, this could take several minutes. Click

\\HPMediaVault\FileShare

Finish

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 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 media vault may vary depending on the particular Linux installation.

To connect to HP Media Vault using Samba

Samba provides a simple and secure way of connecting a Linux computer to the media vault using the SMB (Server Message Block) and CIFS (Common Internet File System) protocols. The SMB network protocol is the native file-sharing protocol for Windows. CIFS defines a standard remote file-system access protocol for use over a network.

To use Samba, the Linux system must have Samba installed. For information about how to install Samba, see the documentation or man pages included with the Linux distribution.

Using a Linux graphical interface to connect

Linux distributions have numerous versions and graphical interfaces. Consequently, it is not possible to provide specific steps when using a graphical interface to connect a Linux system to the media vault. General steps for connection include using a network browser to find the media vault.

Note:

The path to the media vault is as follows:

If any of these default names have changed, use the new name.

Using an IP Address or NetBIOS name to access the HP Media Vault

Connecting to the media vault requires either the media vault's IP address or NetBIOS name. NetBIOS is an acronym for Network Basic Input/Output System. The advantage of using the NetBIOS name is that even if the media vault's IP address changes, the Linux system can find the media vault. The following two sections describe each method.

If a firewall is running, turn it off or configure the system to allow Samba to connect to the SMB Shares.

Domain

Workgroup

Machines

default, Windows Network

default, MSHome

default, HPMediaVault

Obtaining the HP Media Vault's IP address

The IP address for the media vault can be found on the router's configuration screens, usually under

Client Table

Show Connected Devices

DHCP

Using the NetBIOS name instead of the IP address

Some Linux installations, such as Ubuntu®,may not be able to find the media vault by name without additional configuration. The default NetBIOS name for the HP Media Vault is HPMediaVault. To use the NetBIOS name, take the following steps:

First, check

if the Linux system can already resolve the NetBIOS name of the media vault.

Open a terminal session.

Enter

ping hpmediavault

If pinging fails, edit the

Become root.

In a terminal session, edit the

Install

To ensure that the installation works, ping the media vault:

ping hpmediavault

It is now much easier to mount volumes or access configuration screens because the IP address does not have to be known.

Connecting to HP Media Vault using Samba command lines

The method described here is not persistent. To have the Linux system automatically connect to the media vault every time it is rebooted, see the documentation or man pages for the Linux distribution.

nsswitch.conf

In the

hosts: files dns

so it reads

hosts: wins files dns

winbind

, which provides Name Service Switch capability.

nsswitch.conf

/etc/nsswitch.conf

file, add

file, as follows:

wins

to the following line:

file.

Take the following steps to connect a Linux system to the media vault:

Open a Terminal session.

Become root.

If necessary install the Samba plugin.

Create a directory for the shared files.

Example:

Mount the media vault Shared Folder to the Linux computer, using the following syntax:

mount -t smbfs //hpmediavault/sharename /mountpoint/sharedirectory

NetBIOS name example:

IP address example:

Note:

FileShare is one of the default Shared Folders on the Media Vault.

mkdir /mnt/sharefiles

mount -t smbfs //hpmediavault/FileShare /mnt/sharefiles

mount -t smbfs //192.168.1.102/FileShare /mnt/sharefiles

Connecting to HP Media Vault using NFS

NFS (Network File System) is a file system that allows users to access files across a network and treat them as if they resided in a local file directory. NFS is native to all Linux distributions. Unlike, Samba, no installation is necessary. To use NFS, take the following steps:

Open a Terminal session.

Become root.

Create a directory for the shared files.

Example:

Mount the media vault Shared Folder to the Linux computer, using the following syntax:

mount -t nfs hpmediavault:/shares/Volumename/Sharename/ mountpoint

NetBIOS name example:

IP address example:

Note:

IP Address or NetBIOS name to access the HP Media Vault



mkdir /mnt/sharefiles

mount -t nfs hpmediavault:/shares/Volume1/FileShare/ mnt/fileshares

mount -t nfs 192.168.1.102:/shares/Volume1/FileShare/ mnt/fileshares

For information on using the NetBIOS name or obtaining the media vault's IP address, see

Be sure to include media vault.

Volume1

is the default name for the media vault's internal hard drive. (To view the volume name,

above.

in the path as it is part of the absolute path to the Shared Folder on the

access the Disk Setting tab in the configuration screens. For information on how to access configuration screens, see

FileShare



is the name of one of the default Shared Folders.

Access the HP Media Vault's configuration screens

To access the media vault's configuration screen, use a

browser such as FireFox or Konqueror.

Using an

Open the web browser.

In the Location box, enter the IP address or name of the media vault.

IP address example:

NetBIOS name example:

Note:

If the web browser cannot find the media vault with the NetBIOS name, the firewall may be

http://192.168.1.100

http://hpmediavault

blocking the request. If the Linux system has just been configured to use the NetBIOS name, the web browser may require restarting.

Depending on the media vault settings, the web browser displays either The Welcome Page or the Shared Folders tab.

How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Macintosh

You can configure a Macintosh computer to access the Shared Media Vault. These instructions apply only to computers with the latest Macintosh

To map Shared Folders from a Macintosh

In the Finder, click Go,

In the Connect to Server dialog box, click

In the Network window, click

Note: Mshome

name.

In the panel that shows the available shares, click

In the drop-down list on the Shared Volume window, select a shared volume, then click OK.

In the SMB/CIFS File System Authentication window, do one of the following:

If the shared folder is password protected, enter the appropriate password, then click OK.



If the shared folder is not password protected, click OK.



Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each shared folder.

Connect to Server

Mshome,HPMediaVault

is the default name of the workgroup. If this name has been changed, use the new

Browse

Connect

Folders and configuration screens on the HP

OS X operating system.

To access the HP Media Vault's configuration screens

Open a web browser, such as Safari or Firefox.

In the Location box, enter the IP address or name of the media vault.

IP address example:

Name example:

Note:

under

Depending on the media vault settings, the web browser displays either The Welcome Page or the Shared Folders tab.

The IP address for the media vault can be found on your router's configuration screens, usually

DHCP Client Table

http://192.168.1.101

http://hpmediavault

Show Connected Devices

» How to use HP Easy Backup

Quickly, easily, and automatically back up

My Desktop

and

» How to run automatic backups for important files

Use NTI Shadow for more advanced backup capabilities.

» How to create a drive backup

Use NTI Backup to protect your system files and data by backing up an entire hard drive or

» How to modify a backup job

Change the settings on previously created

» How to restore a drive backup

Restore the data that you have backed up using NTI Backup.

» How to use the PC Restore Disc

How to backup and restore

My Documents,My Pictures,My Music, My Videos

backup jobs, enable or disable jobs, and delete jobs.

partition

Use the PC Restore Disc to restore a system drive.

Using HP Easy Backup is a good way to get started in protecting your data. Easy Backup provides a way for you to easily back up the following folders (including their

HP Easy Backup will back up only the My Desktop, My Pictures, My Music, My Videos, and My Documents folders that are installed by Windows for each User Account.

After configuring Easy Backup, each file will be backed up every time you make a change to the file. Additionally, Easy Backup creates one

How to use HP Easy Backup

version

sub-folders

of each file and places that file in a directory called

Revision

To back up your files using Easy Backup:

Start the software:

Double-click the

Click the

c. Click

HP Media Vault

Backup

Back up your important files

tab.

desktop icon.

NTI Shadow

If the

application appears, click

Switch to HP Easy Backup

corner of the screen. Otherwise, continue to the next step.

, located in the lower-left

Note:

HP Easy Backup

In the Easy Backup screen, click

Select one or more of the following options:

To change whether Easy Backup or NTI Shadow is launched, see

below.

Simple Selection

Note:

My Documents



Only the following folders and their sub-folders are backed up.

The default folder for documents, graphics, and other personal files. Many programs automatically save data files to this folder.

My Music



The 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 photo-editing software programs automatically create a sub-folder in this folder to which they save their pictures.

My Videos



The default folder for video clips, such as those you download from the Internet or saved on your hard drive.

To switch to NTI Shadow from

My Desktop



All files and folders on the Desktop are backed up, including shortcuts. Note that backing up a shortcut does not backup the program that the shortcut opens.

Note:

Any file stored in one of the above folders is backed up regardless of its type. For example, a

document file stored in

5. Click

Start

My Music

will be backed up.

The backup process will start. Your first back up could take some time, depending on the amount of data.

Note:

If you need more backup capability, see

Run automatic backups for important files

Switch between Simple (HP Easy Backup) or Custom (NTI Shadow) backup

To change whether HP Easy Backup or NTI Shadow is launched from the

Backup

tab:

To switch to HP Easy Backup from NTI Shadow:

NTI Shadow

From

HP Easy Backup

In the

Note:

If you want Easy Backup to be launched each time you click

, click

from the HP Software, under

the future (always go directly to NTI Shadow software)

Switch to HP Easy Backup

screen, click the

Custom Selection

Simple Selection

, clear the checkbox labeled

, located in the lower-left corner of the screen.

option.

Back up your important files

Skip this screen in

Select the folders you want to backup, as described.

4. Click

Start

To switch to NTI Shadow from HP Easy Backup:

2. Click

HP Easy Backup

From

Start

For more information, see

Note:

from the HP Software, select the checkbox labeled

directly to NTI Shadow software)

If you want NTI Shadow to be launched each time you click

, click

Run automatic backups for important files

Custom Selection

Back up your important files

Skip this screen in the future (always go

Contact HP

Search:

How to run automatic backups for important files

Your HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI Shadow software. NTI Shadow is an easy-to-use application that lets you run automatic backups for the important files and folders on your PC. You can back up any data you want, including photo, music, video, and financial files. Using NTI Shadow will not disturb your computer use because it works transparently in the background.

Note:

You can either back up your files/folders every time they change or schedule a specific time for backups.

Note:

To back up important files/folders:

If you have already created a backup job and wish to modify it, see

If you wish to back up an entire drive, see

Start the software:

Double-click the

Click the

c. Click

HP Media Vault

Backup

Back up your important files

tab.

Create a drive backup

desktop icon.

Modify a backup job

HP Easy Backup

If the continue to the next step.

Note: HP Easy Backup Music

In the

To back up an entire folder:

. For more information, see

NTI Shadow

Backup job wizard

In the



blue checkbox that folder.

screen appears, click

provides a way for you to easily backup commonly used folders such as

Use HP Easy Backup

screen, click

next to the folder indicates that you have selected to backup the entire contents of

Create Backup Job

, click the checkbox next to the folder that you want to back up. A

Custom Selection

, and then

Start

. Otherwise,

To back up specific files:

In the left pane, select the folder that contains the files you want to back up.

Selecting a folder opens the folder and displays its contents in the right pane.

In the right pane, select the files you want to back up.

To select a file or folder, click its associated checkbox.

In the above illustration, notice that in the left column some of the checkboxes are gray indicates that only some of the files contained in the folder have been selected for backup.

If you add any new files to a folder that has a gray checkbox next to it, these files will not be included in future automatic backups.

Click

Select your backup destination using either of the following methods:



Click

Browse for the backup destination.

Enter the network address using the

\\HPMediaVault\Backup

Uniform Naming Convention

. This

(UNC) format. For example:

Schedule your backup using one of the following options:

Save your folder/file to the HP Media Vault every time you save changes to



your PC

Save your folder/file changes every



Use the drop-down lists to select the time interval for your backup in



Days

Save your folder/file changes every



Select one or more checkboxes for the days you want to schedule your backup



Select the



Note

: If you select a fixed schedule (specific day or time), to ensure optimum performance, choose

Hours,Minutes

a different time for each PC to back up its files. This avoids multiple backups to the media vault at the same time.

Click

Select the number of previous file

Save all the previous file versions



Selecting this option will back up each version of your files. This options keeps all previous versions of your files

Save a limited number of previous file versions



Selecting this option will back up the number you specify in the list box up to nine versions.

versions

Minutes,Hours

, and AM or PM (for the 12-hour clock format)

to save:

, or

Do not save any previous file version



Selecting this option will store only the latest version of the files.

Option



Allows you to delete the backup files/folders from your media vault when you delete the file from your computer. Select

on your PC

Click

Backup Job Summary:



Name this backup job

NTI Shadow automatically names the file based on the computer name, date, and time. You can rename the backup if desired. You should use a unique name to identify the backup.

To show the progress of the backup, click



9. Click

Finish

Start Backup

The

Select



Select



to start the backup.

Yes

Backup Job

button

Delete the file on the HP Media Vault when the file is deleted

, and then click OK.

box

Show progress bar

dialog box appears asking whether you want to start the backup now.

to start the backup immediately.

to save the backup. If you chose this option, you can

pane (see

Modify a backup job

start the backup in the

Modify

10.

If you have chosen to immediately start the backup, click

Note:

The NTI Shadow icon

is displayed in the computer Task Bar whenever a backup job is

Yes

to start the backup.

configured.

How to back up specific file types

NTI Shadow backs up all file types unless you specify that you want to back up only specific kinds of files for backup. For example, you can specify that only the audio files in a folder are backed up. You can select which files you want to back up either by including or excluding files types:

Include



Backs up only the specified files types.

Exclude



Backs up all files except those specified.

option

To select specific file types for backup, follow these steps:

Select Files/Folders

In the

Step 1

, select one or more file types. If you select Enter "

4. Click

To reset the

Click



*.extension type

Step 2

, select

Select File Types

Restore Defaults

will then be backed up.

Custom types

Include

dialog box to the default settings:

. The checkboxes are cleared and the

screen of the

, you can enter the file extension for the type of file in the associated box.

", such as

Exclude.

Backup job wizard

*.gif

, click

Include

Option

option is selected. All files types

Feedback about this guide

Your HP Media Vault is you backup an entire disk drive or drive

How to create a drive backup

bundled with NTI DriveBackup!. NTI DriveBackup! is an easy-to-use

partition

on your PC to ensure that all your data and programs are

protected against disaster.

Note:

information, see

You can also use DriveBackup! to restore a previous drive backup to your disk drive. For

Restore a drive backup

To create a drive backup, follow these steps:

Start the software:

Double-click the

Click the

c. Click

Step 1 Select Drive to Backup

In to backup.

HP Media Vault

Backup

tab.

Back up your entire drive

, from the

desktop icon.

Note the amount of used space shown in this step and make sure that your media vault has enough storage capacity for the backup.

Source drive

application that lets

drop-down list, select the drive you want

Step 2 Select Destination for Your Backup

In drop-down list or by browsing.

Step 3 Name Backup File

, NTI DriveBackup! automatically names the backup file using the

, select where to store the backup either from the

computer name, date, and time. You can rename the backup if desired. You should use a unique name identify the backup.

Step 4 Select Options

Data Compression



Selecting this option enables NTI DriveBackup! to reduce the size of the backup.

Note:

The size reduction depends on the kind of data being compressed. Some kinds of audio and

a video files are already compressed; subsequently, further compression is negligible.

Backup Verification



If you select this option, exist on the backup.

Password



Enable Password Protection

Click associated boxes.

To schedule your backup for a specific time, click

button.

, select the desired backup options:

NTI DriveBackup! performs a verification step to ensure that the correct files

, and then enter and confirm the passwords in the

Schedule

, otherwise go to the

next step

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 to the media vault at the same time.

Scheduler Setup

In the

Monthly

If you select



The

, or

Daily

Which Days

Click

Select one or more days of the week, and then click OK.

Start at

group changes according to the frequency you previously selected. Select the time for

the backup as follows:

Once



Select the time, month, day, and year. For example:

Weekly



Select the time and day of the week. For example:

Monthly



Select the time and day of the month. For example: has 31 days, we suggest that you use the first day of the month for monthly backups.

Daily



Select the time of day. For example:

Note:

To set the hour and minute of the time option, you can select each column (

Minutes

the Up and

dialog box, select the frequency of the backup:

Daily

, you can specify the particular days of the week

you want the backup to occur.

Once,Weekly

12:00 AM, January, 20, 2007

15:15, Sunday

10:30 PM, 1

. Because not every month

21:33

Hours

, and AM or PM (for the 12-hour clock format), and then either enter the time or use

Down

arrows.

To start the backup immediately, click

Create Drive Image Backup

The backup process.

After the backup finishes, you can do the following:

To view a report of the backup, click



To close the



Create Drive Image Backup

Start

screen appears. This screen shows the details and progress of the

View Report

screen, click

Close.

DriveBackup! Menus

The DriveBackup! menus provide additional functionality for backing up your drive or drive partition.

Job Menu



Provides

Options Menu



the following standard file capabilities:

Sets password protection as described in

Reports Menu



Password button

New,Open,Save,Save As,Exit

above.

Allows you to view or delete reports of all backup and restore operations. Every time a backup is created or restored, DriveBackup! creates a report file that contains information to help you to trace and diagnose problems that might occur. DriveBackup! will report all errors that have occurred in backup or restore process in these files.

View Backup Reports



Opens the

Backup Report

dialog box where you can

the report and selecting the appropriate button.

View Restore Reports



Opens the

Restore Report

dialog box where you can

the report and selecting the appropriate button.

Help Menu



Provides the built-in NTI help and support.

View

Remove

reports by highlighting

NTI Schedule Viewer

The NTI Schedule Viewer is a backup monitoring program that you can use to delete, suspend, or resume already scheduled NTI DriveBackup!

jobs.

To access the NTI Schedule Viewer:



Click

Start,All Programs,NTI DriveBackup! 4,NTI Schedule Viewer

All scheduled backup jobs can be viewed from the NTI Schedule Viewer window.

To delete a scheduled backup job:

NTI Schedule Viewer

In the

window, right-click the job you wish to delete, then click the

In the confirmation dialog box, click

Yes

To suspend or resume a job:

NTI Schedule Viewer

In the context window appears.

window, right-click the backup job you wish to suspend or resume. A

Within the context window, a checkmark next to checkmark is visible, the job will be processed normally.

2. Click

Suspend job

to suspend or resume a job.

Suspend job

Delete job

indicates that the job is suspended. If no

Your HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI Shadow software. NTI Shadow is an easy-to-use application that lets you modify any backup jobs you have previously created. You can change the settings of the job, enable or disable

important folders or files

To modify a backup job, follow these steps:

jobs, and delete jobs. (For information about creating a backup, see

Start the software.

Double-click the

Click the

c. Click

If the

Shadow

Note: Easy Backup Music

Back up your important files

Easy Backup

screen appears.

. For more information, see

How to modify a backup job

HP Media Vault

Backup

tab.

screen appears, click

provides a way for you to easily backup commonly used folders such as

Use Easy Backup

desktop icon.

Custom Selection

Run automatic backups for

, and then

Start

. Otherwise, the

NTI

Modify Backup Job

The the name of the backup job, the last time the job ran, which folder/files were backed up, and the location of the backup folders.

You can modify a backup as follows:

Edit



Opens the

backups for important folders or files

Backup job wizard

list box shows the list of backup jobs that have been created. The list includes

, where you can modify the backup as described in

Run automatic

Disable/Enable



Disables or enables the selected backup job. A disabled backup will not run until it is re-enabled.

Disable All



Disables all backup jobs.

Delete



Deletes the selected backup job.

Start Backup



Immediately starts the selected backup. The backup must be enabled to start.

You can also view the log file, complete the modification, and cancel some kinds of modifications:

View Log File



Displays information about the backup process.

Done



Closes the

NTI Shadow

screen. If a backup is running, it will continue to run. Changes to the

enabling or disabling of any backup jobs are saved.

How to restore a drive backup

Your HP Media Vault is bundled with NTI DriveBackup!. NTI DriveBackup! is an easy-to-use application lets you restore an entire disk drive or drive DriveBackup!.( For information about creating a backup, see

If you wish to restore the

system drive

partition

on your PC that you have previously backed up using NTI

, you must use the

Create a drive backup

PC Restore Disc

. A system drive cannot be restored from

the Windows operating system because it would have to write over itself.

About restoring a drive backup

Keep the following in mind when restoring from NTI DriveBackup!:

When restoring a disk drive, any content that exists on the target hard drive or drive partition will be erased.

Restored NTFS partitions cause the Windows



chkdsk

utility to run when the system is rebooted. This utility creates and displays a status report for a disk based on the file system. Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP will run the verification process and then restart. The restored drive should be fully operational after the computer restarts.

You cannot select a partition that is smaller than the amount of data on the original partition. However,



you may select a larger partition. In some cases, you may need to select a target partition that is the same size as the original partition.

When you select a drive to restore, you must pay attention to the compatibility of the file systems between



the source backup and the target drive. The following table lists all compatible combinations of source and target file systems and the resulting partition format.

Compatible Combinations

Source Partition Target Partition Resulting

Partition

NTFS NTFS NTFS NTFS FAT16 NTFS NTFS FAT32 NTFS FAT16 FAT16 FAT16 FAT32 FAT32 FAT32 Any other combinations are not supported.

To restore a drive backup, follow these steps:

Start the software:

Double-click the

HP Media Vault

desktop icon.

Click the

Backup

tab.

c. Click

Step 1

3. Click

Restore your entire drive

, from the drop-down list, select the location of the backup file you want to restore.

Browse

to find and select the specific backup file to restore. DriveBackup! files have a

.npf

extension. The selected file appears in the box below the list box and

Step 2

5. Click

, from the drop-down list, select the hard drive you want to restore.

Start

The time it takes to restore the drive or drive partition depends on the size of the backup file.

Browse

button.

DriveBackup! Menus

The DriveBackup! menus provide additional functionality for backing up your drive or drive partition.

Job Menu



This menu provides the following standard file capabilities:

Options Menu



Sets password protection

Reports Menu



New,Open,Save,Save As,Exit

file

View Backup Reports



Opens the Backup Report dialog box where you can view or remove reports by highlighting the report and selecting the appropriate button.

View Restore Reports



Opens the Restore Report dialog box where you can view or remove reports by highlighting the report and selecting the appropriate button.

Help Menu



Provides the built-in NTI help and support.

NTI Image Explorer

The NTI Image Explore allows you to restore individual folders and files from a DriveBackup! file. DriveBackup! files have an

To restore individual folders or files from an

Start NTI Image Explorer:

.npf

extension. To restore an entire

Start,All Programs,NTI DriveBackup! 4,NTI Image Explorer

Click

In the EasySteps 1: from the drop-down list.

drive or

.npf

file, follow these steps:

partition

, see

Restore a drive backup

What to restore? screen, select the location of the backup file you want to restore

c. Click

Browse

to find and select the particular backup file you want to restore.

The selected

file appears in the box below the list box and

contained in the DriveBackup! file appear in the selection panes in the bottom part of the screen.

In the left pane, navigate to the folder that contains the files that you want to restore. (The selection of folders and files is identical to that described in

In the right pane, select the folder or files that you want to restore.

2. Click

4. Click

EasySteps 2

Select one of the following options to restore the files:

To restore the files to their original location, select



To restore the files to a different location, select



EasySteps 3

Browse

button. The backup files

Run automatic backups for important files

Original

Other

and then

Browse

Select the overwrite options of the restore:

Never replace a file with its backup copy



Replace a file only if its backup copy has a newer file date and time



Always replace a file with its backup copy



6. Click

Start

In the Operation Finished dialog box, click

View Report

Close;

or if you want to view a report of the restore, click

To help you recover your system and data in the event of a disaster, HP Media Vault includes a

Disc

Important:

www.hp.com/support

To ensure that you have the latest version of the PC Restore Disc, consult the HP support web site

To use the PC Restore Disc, you must

How to use the PC Restore Disc

have previously created a drive backup with

DriveBackup!, you can use

PC Restore

this disc for the following:

To restore the



If you cannot use the Windows operating system to restore the system files.



The operating system will not start (boot).



For information about creating a drive backup, see

system drive

Create a drive backup

The Microsoft®Windows®Preinstallation Environment software included with this computer or software may be used for boot, diagnostic, setup, restoration, installation, configuration, test or disaster recovery purposes only. NOTE: THIS SOFTWARE CONTAINS A SECURITY FEATURE THAT WILL CAUSE END USER CUSTOMER'S SYSTEM TO REBOOT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION TO THE END USER CUSTOMER AFTER 24 HOURS OF CONTINUOUS USE.

To recover your system and data using the bootable disc:

Note:

connect it to your

PC Restore Disc

The

Insert the

Note:

PC Restore Disc

If the

does not support wireless networking.

router via a wired-LAN

into your CD/DVD drive.

PC Restore Disc

is not recognized by your computer, you may have to configure the

To restore your computer, you must

computer's BIOS to recognize your CD/DVD drive as a bootable device. For more information, see your computer's documentation.

After inserting the application to appear. Please be patient.

Note: WINBOM

When the

If the following error message

, your network adapter is not supported by the

Language Selection

PC Restore Disc

appears:

dialog box appears, select the language you want to use from the

, it may take several minutes for the NTI DriveBackup!

Failed to install network adapter--check

PC Restore Disc

drop-down list, and then click OK.

Step 1

, select the drive/partition that you want to restore.

Restore the C: partition

Use this option when you have only one drive

Restore the C: and D: partition

Use this option when you have only two drive partitions.

partition

Note:

Management

Step 2

.npf

Note:

hp-0b343d9aeba9_C_Drive_01-04-2207_12-54-27PM.NPF hp-0b343d9aeba9_C_Drive_01-04-2207_12-54-27PM_001.NPF hp-0b343d9aeba9_C_Drive_01-04-2207_12-54-27PM_002.NPF

Step 3

When restoring a hard drive, any content that exists on the target hard drive or drive partition will be erased.

Note:

6. Click

Start

Note:

To verify rebooted on restored drives with NTSF files system.

If you have more than two partitions, refer to the Microsoft documentation for

, select the backup file from the list or

file extension.

The backup file may be split into multiple files. Select the

, select the drive you want to restore.

To exit

If you want to exit the restore after clicking start, click the

NTI DriveBackup!

proper disk operation, NTI DriveBackup! runs the Windows chkdisk utility when the system is

before starting your restore, click

Browse

Disk

for the backup file. Drive backup files have

file with

Cancel

001 in the name.

Job,Exit

button.

The target partition may be larger than the original partition where desired. You cannot select a partition that is smaller than the amount of data on the original partition. In some cases, such as Windows 2000, Service Pack 2, you may need select a target partition that is the same size as the original partition.

» Configuration screens

Access the configuration screens to change settings on your HP Media Vault.

» How to expand your storage

Install or remove an internal hard drive from your HP Media Vault; install and remove

» Manage Shared Folders and users

Manage your network user and Shared Folders on your HP Media Vault.

» How to stream media to your entertainment center

Enable media files stored on your HP Media Vault to play

» Monitor and configure the HP Media Vault's hard drives

Monitor and configure your HP Media Vault’s hard drives.

» Advanced network setting

How to configure the HP Media Vault

on your entertainment center.

an external USB drive.

Change your HP Media Vault’s network security mode and network

» How to install a printer

Connect a printer to your HP Media Vault.

settings.

» How to access the configuration screens

Learn different ways to

» The Welcome Screen

Use the Welcome screen to access the configurations screens.

» System Settings

Change the HP Media Vault's default settings.

Configuration screens

access HP Media Vault's configuration screens.

The HP Media Vault’s media vault. For example, the configuration screens let you create folders and files, stream media, appear PCs

in a standard

today will work with the media vault's configuration screens.)

How to access the configuration screens

configuration screens contain settings for a number of activities beyond saving

new Shared Folders, set privilege levels on

add or reformat a hard drive, and add a printer. The configuration screens

browser window, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. (Most standard browsers installed on

To access the configuration screens from the HP Media Vault desktop icon:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

the



HP Media Vault

appears, click

icon on your

desktop.

Configure Device

To access the configuration screens from the Start menu:

Start, All Programs, HP Media Vault, Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Configure Device

To access the configuration screens from an Internet browser:

files to the

Open your Internet browser.

Highlight the address line of the browser window up

Press the

Enter

Press the

After

using one of these methods, your default web browser will open and you will see

Delete

key.

HPMediaVault

Enter

key.

screen, which provides basic information on your Shared Folders. This screen also allows Shared Folders and make changes to your Shared Folders. For

Manage Shared Folders

to http//:

(or,

if you’ve changed the media vault’s name, enter the new name).

the Shared Folders

more information on Shared Folders, see

you to create new

Welcome Screen

The Welcome Screen Your media vault defaults to method for accessing your files. You can change to Web Browser Access on the screen or on the appears under

Web Browser Access refers to a browser window. You should use HTTP access cautiously because HTTP access also lets you use a browser to access media vault files on computers outside of your should only enable HTTP access if you understand network security.

opens only if you have selected to allow Web Browser Access for one or more Shared Folders.

Modify an Existing Shared Folder

Permit Access to this Folder from

The Welcome Screen

allows you to select

No Access

HTTP access

Browse Shared Folders

for Web Browser access, so you must change this setting to enable this

. On both screens, the

. HTTP access lets you access folders and files on your media vault in

local area network

Configure Device

Create a new Shared Folder

Web Browser Access

(LAN). To keep your files secure, you

. The

option

Browse Shared Folders

Click to browse the contents of your media vault using a

Configure Device

Click to option, the first screen titled

access the configuration pages, which lets you modify settings on the media vault. When you select this

Shared Folders

opens. (See

web browser

How to use the Shared Folders screen

window.

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System Settings

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 vault, the second is called HPMediaVault01, the



HPMediaVault02, and so on.

(See

Change the name of your HP Media Vault

What is the default hard drive name of the HP Media Vault?

SYSTEM



(See

Hard drive settings

What is the default hard drive volume name?

Volume1



(See

Hard drive settings

third is called

What default time zone does the media vault use?

Mountain Standard Time (MST)



(See

Change the time zone on your HP Media Vault

What are the names of the three default shares configured on the HP Media Vault?

FileShare



MediaShare



Backup



(See

Get started

What is the default security mode of the HP Media Vault?

Workgroup mode



(See

Enhance security on your Shared Folders

What are the three allowable user-privilege levels for Shared Folders?

Full access



Read-only access



No access



(See

Enhance security on your Shared Folders

How to change the administrator username and password

The HP Media Vault does not come pre-set with an administrator username and password, which means that anyone on your network can work as “administrator.” This simplifies getting started, but the lack of an administrator username and password also gives access to all your folders and files by every network users. To make the data stored on your media vault more secure, you can assign an administrator username and password.

To access the User Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



User Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To change the administrator username and password:

Administrator Settings

Enter a username in the

Enter a password in the

3.Re-

4. Click

enter the password in the

Cancel

, complete the

following:

Administrator Username

Password

Confirm Password

. (If you click

box.

Cancel

box.

, the username and password will not be accepted.)

box.

How to change the name of your HP Media Vault

You can change the name of the HP same

network. The default network name is HPMediaVault.

Keep in mind that renaming a media resources,

such as Shared Files and Shared Printers. Change the name of the media vault

Media Vault. This is useful if you have more than one media vault on the

vault forces all your network computers to remap their shared network

To access the Network Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Network Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To change the name:

Device Name

In the

box, enter the new name for the media vault. Do not include spaces in the name.

Only 15 alphanumeric characters are allowed.

2. Click

Cancel

. If you click

Cancel

Two or more HP Media Vaults:

only when necessary.

, you media vault will not be renamed.

If you have more than one media vault, the second is called HPMediaVault01, the third is called HPMediaVault02,

and so on.

To access a Clock Settings:

Double-click the

2. Click

5. Click

You can make one or more date and time changes on the

Synchronizing the date and time

If you have Internet access on your network, the HP Media vault automatically synchronizes its date and time with an Internet public Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. This synchronization feature called

Set Clock from Internet (NTP) Server

upper-left corner of the screen.

Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Welcome Screen

If the

Click the

System Settings

Clock Settings

How to set the date and time

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

Clock Settings

is set at the factory. The checkbox for this feature is located in the

screen.

Automatically

By default, the media vault connects to the first available NTP Server. Under normal circumstances, you should not have to modify the addresses of the three pre-set NTP Servers.

If you want to set the clock manually, you should clear

Server

checks its time against the NTP sever, the NTP Server will change your manual settings.

Setting the clock manually

Other clock settings

If you do not want your media vault to automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time, click the

Adjust Clock for Daylight Savings Time

and keep this box selected, your media vault will automatically update its clock for the Spring and Autumn time changes.

check box.

Enter the appropriate

Enter the

If you have set the

second bullet

4. Click

Hours,Minutes

Set Clock Manually

If you

set the clock manually without clearing this feature, the next time the media vault

Year,Month

Seconds

, and

Time Display Format

item in Other clock settings below.)

Day

, and

checkbox to clear it. If you live in a daylight-savings time zone,

Automatically Set Clock from Internet (NTP)

to use a 12 Hour Clock, click either AM or PM. (See the

Automatically

To select a new time zone, click the



Cancel

. If you click

Select Time Zone

Cancel

, the changes that you make will not be accepted.

drop-down list. If finished making changes, click

To switch from a 24-hour clock to a 12-hour clock, click



Display Format

. The 12-hour clock starts at 0 hours at 12 a.m. and resets the hours to 1 p.m. after 12

12 Hour Clock (AM, PM)

under the

p.m. The 24-hour clock starts at 0 hours at 12 a.m. and continues for 23 hours. If finished making changes, click

To change the date format, click the appropriate



click

To set the media vault’s time to the PC’s clock running your browser, click



Cancel

(You do not have to click

Cancel

. (If you click

. If you click

Cancel

, the changes that you make will not be accepted.

Date Display Format

Cancel

, the changes that you make will not be accepted.)

for this change to be accepted.)

. If finished making changes,

Set Clock from Browser

Time

Your

HP Media Vault comes enabled with an alert beep. The alert beep notifies you of place on the media vault. You will hear beeps for down. However other

How to turn off the alert beep

routine functions, such as the media vault powering up or

beeps may signal potential critical problems with your media vault, such as an

hard drive error.

you have installed the HP software from the Software Installation Disc, you can

located in your system tray for messages when you

hear the alert beep.

To access the System Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



System Setting

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To turn off the alert beep:

certain activities taking

internal

check the media vault icon

1. Click

Disable Audio Alarm

When you are finished made will not be accepted.)

making changes, click

Cancel

. (If you click

Cancel,

the change you

How to make a language selection

To access the System Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



System Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

To change the language:

Click the

Select a language. (You do not have to click

Language

drop-down list located in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Configure Device

How to update the firmware

To access the System Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



System Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To update the firmware:

2. Click

Select Firmware Update Package

In the downloaded to your local PC, or click

Apply Firmware Update

Browse

box, enter the path to the firmware file that you've

to locate the file.

The upgrade process will take a few moments as your media vault automatically reboots to initialize the new firmware.

Do not turn off the HP Media Vault during the firmware update process.

Your HP Media Vault comes internal hard disk spins down. When activity on your network again

How to enable the power-saving mode

with power-saving mode enabled. After one-hour of inactivity, your media

accesses the media vault’s hard drive, the

hard disk automatically spins up.

When you use power-saving

mode, you lower power consumption, and your media vault’s internal hard drive

experiences less wear and tear.

To access the System Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



System Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To make changes to the power-saving mode:

To change the default time settings, click



the

Hours

and

Minutes

drop-down lists.

vault's

To turn off power-saving mode, clear the



When you are finished

making changes, click

made will not be accepted.)

Enable Power Saving Mode

, or

Cancel

. (If you click

checkbox.

Cancel

, any changes that you

To access system event log:

Double-click the

2. Click

5. Click

This screen will show you a record of activity that has taken place on the HP Media Vault. Each activity will have a time and date associated with it, a description of the activity that took place, and an activity importance level also called a critical alert.

For example, mounting a new hard drive will be listed with a relatively minor importance, or alert, but a hard drive failure would be listed with a critical alert. You can clear the log by clicking

Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Welcome Screen

If the

Click the

System Settings

Display System Event Log

How to display the system event log

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

Clear System Event Log

To restart the HP Media Vault:

Double-click the

2. Click

5. Click

Note:

pressing the restart/reset button on the back of the media vault. If you use the button located on the back of your media vault, do not press the button for more than four to seconds will completely

To reset the HP Media Vault:

Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Welcome Screen

If the

Click the

plugged it back in. You will not lose any of your current settings.

You can also

System Settings

Restart Device

How to restart and reset the HP Media Vault

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

. Restarting the media vault simply turns it off and on –

Restart

the media vault by

Reset

your media vault. (See

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

pressing the power button on the front of the media vault, or

five seconds. Pressing this button for longer than five

Troubleshooting

as if you unplugged and

Double-click the

2. Click

5. Click

Note:

To achieve a complete reset, you must press and hold for less than 10 seconds will only

Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Welcome Screen

If the

Click the

failing to respond to normal commands. Many of the settings you might have changed through the media vault’s configuration screens will be reset to their factory passwords established in user-based mode are deleted. However, the reset device button does not alter your Shared Folders or any file content.

You can also

System Settings

Reset Device to Factory Default.

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

Reset

the media vault by pressing the restart/reset button on the

Restart

icon on your

Configure Device

your media vault. (See

desktop.

Only select this option if you have a media vault that is

in the button for at least 10 seconds. Pressing this button

default settings. For example usernames and

back of the media vault.

Troubleshooting

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How to expand your storage

How to install and remove internal hard drive from your HP Media Vault

The HP Media Vault’s primary system hard disk uses the will accommodate a second SATA disk. (The media vault does not support adding Integrated (IDE) disks.)

You cannot remove or add a hard disk to the media vault while it is powered on and running.

To add a SATA disk into the expansion slot:

Power down the media vault by pressing the power button on the front of the media vault and wait until it completely shuts down.

Open the front left door of the media vault.

Turn the security knob on the hard drive tray counter-clockwise.

Serial ATA

(SATA) interface. The internal expansion bay

Drive Electronics

Lift the drive tray handle out and gently pull the hard drive tray out of the expansion bay.

Slide the hard drive into the tray.

Align the hard drive connector with the notch on the back of the tray.

Use a screwdriver to attach the four screws, which secures the SATA drive to the tray. hard drive connector is still aligned with the notch on the back of the tray after tightening the screws.

Slide the tray with the inserted hard drive into the expansion bay.

Turn the security knob clockwise to secure the drive tray into place.

Make sure that the

10.

Power up the system.

You can now use the additional hard drive. (For information on formatting the hard disk, see

disk

To remove an internal expansion:

Power down the media vault by pressing the power button on the front of the unit and wait until completely shuts off.

Turn the security knob counter-clockwise.

Lift the drive tray handle out and gently pull the hard drive tray out of the expansion bay.

Use a screwdriver to unscrew the four screws.

Remove the hard drive from the tray. To prevent losing the tray, insert the empty tray back into the media vault.

Power the system back up to use the single internal drive.

Removing hard disks can cause unexpected and undesirable behaviors. If the media vault has

volumes

unusable (at least until the disk is reconnected).

that span across

multiple disks, removing any one of the disks will make the whole volume

Format a

How

to install and remove an external

USB hard drive

You can add external USB disks to any of the HP Media Vault’s three USB the front). Small USB disks, such as key cameras any questions, check with the USB manufacturer to verify that

To connect an external USB disk:

and phones, can be attached if your system detects those devices as USB storage

The total amount of storage space connected to the media vault, for all

terabytes

Plug



in the USB cable into one of the USB ports on your media vault.

plug in and power up your external USB drive, see the documentation that came

disks and jump drives, also can be attached. Portable devices, such as

the device is classified as a USB storage device.

ports (two on the back and one on

devices. If you have

disks, cannot exceed 1.2

with your USB drive.

The addition of multiple USB disks through an external USB hub is neither recommended nor supported.

To access the Disk setting screen:

Double-click the

2. Click

Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Welcome Screen

If the

Click the

HP Media Vault

Disk Settings

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To remove an external USB disk:

Select a hard disk by clicking the

2. Click

Safely Disconnect Disk

When the media vault is ready, you will receive a message disconnect the

Disconnect the disk from the media vault.

disk from the system. Click OK.

Select a Disk

drop-down

list.

telling you that it’s okay to physically

» Enhance security on your Shared Folders

Control who has access to your HP Media Vault files.

» How to manage Shared Folders

Create, modify, and delete Shared Folders.

» How to manage users

Create, modify, and delete HP Media Vault users.

Manage Shared Folders and users

The HP Media Vault comes permit everyone on your network access to all your media vault’s files, individual folders that contain sensitive

The media vault’s two

Workgroup mode



User-based



Enhance security on your Shared Folders

with different options for securing folders and files saved to the media vault.

or you can set the access levels on

information so that only you have access to those files.

primary security modes are:

mode

Workgroup mode

The media vault’s default

security mode is workgroup mode, which is the lowest level of security for your Folders. In workgroup mode, everyone on your network has equal access to add one level of security in workgroup mode by protection enabled,

network users must enter appropriate passwords before gaining access to the folders.

password protecting your Shared Folders. With password

Password protection in workgroup mode is problematic in Vista; the behavior is inconsistent. Therefore, if you want to password protect a Shared Folder, you should switch to User-based mode

You can

Shared

all your folders. However, you can

To password protect Shared Folders

User-based mode

User-based mode is a more

restrictive security level because you grant "access privileges" for

network user on each Shared Folder.

To select user-based mode:

Double-click the

2. Click

5. Click

6. Click

Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Welcome Screen

If the

Click the

User-based mode

AcceptorCancel

Network Settings

HP Media Vault

will not be accepted.)

appears, click

tab.

. (If you click

icon on your desktop.

, see

Modify a Shared Folder in workgroup mode

Configure Device

Cancel,

the change from workgroup mode

each defined

to user-based mode

administrator, you must create usernames for each user. You must also assign one

privilege levels for every user, for every Shared Folder

on the media vault:

of the following three

Full access



Read-only access



No access



You can switch out of

this mode by going to the

Network Settings

Why switch to user-based mode?

Let's say you store all

your financial files on the media vault. All your network users store their media vault so that they can download songs only once from users to have access to your giving them "Full access" to the Shared Folders containing users on Shared

Folders that contain financial files. (See

User-based

mode requires a more thorough understanding of the media vault's networking

financial files. In this case, you would create separate usernames for each

music. You would then assign "No access" to these

Organize

and occasional maintenance of changes. Before deciding to enable sure that you understand the configuration screens. topic in the

Configure your HP Media Vault

section.

Before enabling this mode, read through each

tab and selecting

another mode.

music files to the

the Internet. But you don't want all your network

user

your files

features,

User-based access mode, make

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How to manage Shared Folders

The Shared Folders screen Vault’s primary resources shared on your network. Similar to folders on Folders to store and share files or to

How to use the Shared Folders screen

is the opening page of the configuration screens. Shared Folders are the HP

your computer, you can set up Shared

restrict access to certain network users.

To access the Shared Folder screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Shared Folders

The first time you enter the three pre-configured folders.

HP Media Vault

icon on your desktop.

appears, click

tab.

Configure Device

configuration screens and before you’ve created other Shared Folders, you see

Shared Folders table

This table contains the following:

Media

the

Shared Folder Name



The media vault comes

FileShare



MediaShare



Backup



Volume Name



The

volume name

Folder is Accessible from



The

access level for Network Computers, Web Browsers, and FTP Clients and their associated protocols is

listed below for each type of

Supported protocols:

CIFS and NFS (Network Computers)



Network computer access includes

System

) protocols. Your media vault automatically defaults to Full NFS. These two protocols allow users access to media computers.

HTTP (Web Browsers)



Web Browsers use the HTTP ( Access for Web browser access, so you must change this setting your files. HTTP file access lets you access folders and files on

pre-configured with three Shared Folders:

identifies the volume on

protocol

your hard disk where a Shared Folder resides.

the CIFS (

Common Internet File

HyperText

Transfer Protocol

System

) and NFS (

Network

Access, which enables CIFS and

vault files from Windows, Mac or Linux

) protocol. Your media vault

defaults to No

to enable this method for accessing

your media vault using a web

File

browser. HTTP access also lets you use a browser your

local area network

understand how firewalls operate.

FTP (FTP Clients)



FTP clients use the FTP ( FTP access so you must change this setting to enable access lets you access files on your media vault LAN. To keep your files operate.

This screen also lets you:

to access media vault files on computers outside of

(LAN). To keep your files secure, you

should only enable HTTP access if you

File

Transfer Protocol

) protocol. Your media vault

defaults to No Access for

this method for accessing your files. FTP file

within your LAN and on computers outside of your

secure, you should only enable FTP access if you understand how firewalls

Modify Selected Folder



Delete Selected Folder



Create New Shared Folder



(See

Modify a Shared Folder in

(See

Delete a Shared Folder

(See

Create a Shared Folder in

workgroup mode.

)

How to create a Shared Folder in workgroup mode

To access the Shared Folder screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Shared Folders

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To create a Shared Folder in workgroup mode:

1. Click

Create New Shared Folder

New Shared Folder Name

In the

From the

Volume

drop-down list, choose the disk volume on which the new Shared Folder will reside.

box, enter a descriptive name.

(For more information on disk volumes, see

Hard drive settings

Before changing the default access mode from Network Computers, see

the Shared Folders screen

Complete one or more of the following

Click



Network Computers(CIFS

vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

Click



Network Computers(NFS

vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

steps:

). Select either

Read-only

). Select either

Read-only

access or

Supported Protocols

Full Access

How to use

. Your media

Click



Select a user from the

To secure the

this folder

Note:

b.Re-

7. Click accepted.)

Web Browser

Click FTP

. (See

NFS does not allow

Enter a password in the

enter the password in the

Accept or Cancel

. Select either

Select Username

Shared Folder

Read-only

so that users must use a password to access it, click

Read-only

access

drop-down list.

Enhance security on your Shared Folders

password protection.

Password

box.

Confirm Password

. (If you select

Cancel

access or

Full Access

Password Protect

box.

, everything that you entered on this screen will not be

How to create a Shared Folder in user-based mode

To access the Shared Folder screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Shared Folders

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To create a Shared Folder in user-based mode:

1. Click

Create New Shared Folder

New Shared Folder Name

In the

From the

Volume

drop-down list, choose the disk volume on which the new Shared Folder will reside.

box, enter a

(For more information on disk volumes, see

descriptive name.

Hard drive settings

Before changing the default access mode from Network Computers, see

the Shared Folders screen

Complete one or more of the following

Click



Network Computers(CIFS

vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

Click



Network Computers(NFS

vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

steps:

). Select either

Read-only

). Select either

Read-only

access or

Supported Protocols

Full Access

How to use

. Your media

Click



Click FTP



Web Browser

. Select either

Read-only

access or

Full Access

The screen’s lower section contains an information box that lists your currently defined users and their

privilege levels. Each defined user must have a privilege level for every

assign privilege levels for

Select a user from the

Select a privilege level from the

7. Click

9. Click

Add

Repeat steps 5 through 7 for each defined user.

accepted.)

Cancel

each user:

Select Username

Select Privilege Level

. (If you select

Cancel

drop-down list.

, everything that you entered on this screen will not be

Shared Folder

you create. To

How to modify a Shared Folder in workgroup mode

To access the Shared Folder screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Shared Folders

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To select a Shared Folder to modify:

From the

2. Click

The your

Select a Shared Folder

Modify Selected Folder

drop-down list, select a Shared Folder to modify.

Modify an Existing Shared Folder

Shared Folders

. For example, you can change the name of a Shared Folder,

settings, and apply a password to a Shared Folder.

To change the name of the Shared Folder:

Highlight the folder’s current name in the

Enter a new name.

If you’re finished modifying Shared Folders, click section. (If you click

Cancel

, your changes will not be accepted.)

New Shared Folder Name

screen provides you with different ways to make changes to

change file access

box.

Cancel

. Otherwise continue to the next

To change file access settings:

Before changing the default access mode from Network Computers, see

Shared Folders screen

Complete one or more of the following steps:

Click



vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

Click



vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

Click



Click FTP



Network Computers(CIFS

Network Computers(NFS

Web Browser

. Select either

Read-only access

). Select either

Read-only

). Select either

Read-only

Read-only access

Full Access

Supported protocols

access or

Full Access

How to use the

. Your media

If you’re finished modifying Shared Folders, click section. (If you click

Cancel,

your changes will not be accepted.)

Cancel

. Otherwise continue with the next

Note:

or FTP access, use the name of the shared folder for the user name. For example, if the name of the Share Folder is

To apply or change the password on the Shared Folder:

By enabling this option, users must use a password to access a Shared Folder. (See

Shared Folders

Note:

In workgroup mode, if password protection is enabled on a folder that you have granted Web Browser

FileShare

NFS does not allow password protection.

1. Click

Enter a password in the

3.Re-

4. Click

, enter "

Password protection in workgroup mode is problematic in Vista; the behavior is inconsistent. Therefore, if you want to password protect a Shared Folder, you should switch to User-based mode

Password Protect this folder

enter the password in the

fileshare

Cancel

" for the user name in the authentication dialog box.

Password

Confirm Password

. (If you click

box.

Cancel

box.

, your changes will not be accepted.)

Enhance security on your

How to modify a Shared Folder in user-based mode

To access a Shared Folder:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Shared Folders

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To select a Shared Folder to modify:

Select a Shared Folder from the

2. Click

Modify

Selected Folder

Select a Shared Folder

drop-down list.

About modifying a Shared Folder

Modify an Existing Shared Folder

The

screen provides you with different ways to modify

Shared Folders

For example, you can change the name of a Shared Folder, change file access settings, and change a user’s access privileges on a specific Shared Folder.

To change the name of the Shared Folder:

Highlight the folder’s current name in the

New Shared Folder Name

box.

Enter a new name.

If you’re finished modifying Shared Folders, click section. (If you click

Cancel,

your changes will not be accepted.)

Cancel

To change file access settings:

Before changing the default access mode from Network Computers,

Shared Folders screen

Complete one or more of the following steps:

Click



vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

Click



vault automatically defaults to Full Access.

Click



Network Computers(CIFS

Network Computers(NFS

Web Browser

. Select either

). Select either

Read-only

access

see

. Otherwise continue with the next

Supported protocols

access

access or

Full Access

How to use the

. Your media

Click FTP



. Select either

Read-only

access or

Full Access

If you’re finished modifying Shared Folders, click section. (If you click

Cancel,

your changes will not be accepted.)

Cancel

. Otherwise continue with the next

To modify a user’s access privileges:

Select a user from the

Select a

3. Click

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each username and privilege level you want to modify.

If you’re finished modifying Shared Folders, click

privilege level

Add

section. (If you click

Select Username

from the

Cancel

Select Privilege Level

, your changes will not be accepted.)

drop-down list.

Cancel

Otherwise continue with the next

To create new users

1. Click

Create New User

When you click

Create New User

Enter the username in the

User’s Name

Enter a password name in the

, you are taken to the

Password

User Settings

dialog box.

dialog box. All users

must have a password.

page.

Confirm Password

, re-enter the password to confirm it was entered correctly.

Each defined user must have a privilege level for every Shared Folder on your HP Media Vault.

To assign Shared Folder privilege levels for the new user:

Select a Shared Folder from the

Select a privilege level from the

Click the

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each Shared Folder on your media vault.

5. Click

Add

button.

Cancel

. (If you click

Select Shared Folder

Select Privilege Level

Cancel

, your changes will not be accepted.)

drop-down list.

Delete an Existing Shared Folder

The

How to delete a Shared Folder

screen provides you with to delete, such as the total amount of files and folders saved to this spaced used by the Shared Folder.

To access the Shared Folder screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Shared Folders

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your

desktop.

Configure Device

To delete a Shared Folder:

Click the

Select a Shared Folder to delete from the

3. Click

Shared Folders

tab.

Delete Selected Folder

Select a Shared Folder

information on the folder you are about

Shared Folder

, and the amount of hard disk

drop-down list.

Deleting a Shared Folder automatically deletes all of the sub-folders and files Folder.

As a safety measure, you must enter the name of the Shared Folder

5. Click

Cancel

. (If you click

Cancel

, the selected Shared Folder will not be deleted.)

stored in that Shared

you intend to delete in the blank box.

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» How to create a new user » How to modify a user » How to delete a user

How to manage users

How to create a new user

To access the User Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Important:

User Settings

To create new users, you must be in user-based mode. (For more information on switching from

workgroup to user-based mode, see

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

Enhance security on your Shared Folders

To create a new user:

User Settings

In the

Enter the username in the

Enter a password in the

tab, click

User’s Name

Password

Create New User

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

box.

box. All users must have a password.

4.Re-

enter the password in

Confirm Password

Privilege level

Each user you define must have a privilege level for every vault automatically assigns each user create. Users keep their

Full Access

Full-Access

for each existing Shared Folder and any new folders you

privileges until you change the

Shared Folder

User’s Default Privilege Level

on your HP Media Vault. The media

To change the User’s Default Privilege Level:

Select either

You can



Read-Only Access

No Access

also change a user’s access

(privilege) level

on a specific Shared Folder. For example, you could keep a user’s default privilege level to full access on all Shared Folders except for one folder where you have saved financial or other personal data.

If you want to make specific privilege level changes, proceed to the next section.

Cancel

. (If you click

Cancel,

your changes will not be accepted.)

Otherwise, click

To assign a different access (privilege) level to a specific Shared Folder

Select the Shared Folder from the

Select Shared Folder

drop-down list.

Select the privilege level from the

Select Privilege Level

drop-down list.

Click the

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for changing the default privilege level for each Shared Folder on your media vault.

Add

button.

5. Click accepted.)

Cancel

. (If you click

Cancel

, everything that you entered on this screen will not be

How to modify a user

To access the User Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



User Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

To modify a user:

Select a username from the

2. Click

Modify Selected User

To change the username, highlight the name in the

To change the password, highlight the password in the

Select User Name

password. All users must have a password.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

drop-down list.

New Name

Password

box and enter the new name.

box and enter the new

c.Re-

enter the password in

Each user you define must have a privilege level for every Shared Folder on your HP Media vault automatically assigns each user create. Users keep their

Full Access

Confirm Password

Full-Access

for each existing Shared Folder and any new folders you

privileges until you change the

Vault. The media

User’s Default Privilege Level.

can also change access levels on specific Shared Folders.

To change the User’s Default Privilege Level

Select either

Read-Only

No Access

under

User’s Default Privilege Level

You can also change a user’s access (privilege) level on a specific Shared Folder. For example, you could keep a user’s default privilege level to full access on have saved financial or other personal data.

If you want to make privilege level changes on a specific Shared Folder, proceed to the Otherwise, click

Cancel

. (If you click

all Shared Folders except for one folder where you

next section.

Cancel

, your changes

will not be accepted.)

To assign a different access (privilege) level for a user on a specific Shared Folder:

Select the Shared Folder from the

Select the privilege level from the

Select Shared Folder

Select Privilege Level

drop-down list.

You

Click the

Add

button.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 for changing the default access level for each Shared Folder on your media vault.

5. Click

Cancel

. (If you click

Cancel

, your changes will not be accepted.)

How to delete a user

To access the User Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



User Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

To delete a user:

Select the username you want to delete from the

2. Click

Delete Selected User

Make sure that you have selected the correct username to delete drop-down

list.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

Select User Name

drop-down list.

from the

Select User Name

Steaming media

How to stream media to your entertainment center

If you have a files you store on your media vault to play on these entertainment devices. The DMA accesses your stored media files and coordinates the streaming process between your media vault and the entertainment device. vault’s media server will work with both to use a wireless DMA.

Two conditions are required for media streaming with the media vault:

Your DMA must use below.)

Only the media files are available for photographs, music (audio), and video. Non-media files, such as Microsoft Word documents, are not available for streaming.

To access the Media Streaming screen:

Double-click the



Click



Digital Media Adapter

Universal Plug and Play

HP Media Vault

Customize your HP Media Vault’s setting

(DMA) attached to your television and/or stereo, you can enable the media

wired or wireless DMAs. Your network must have wireless functionality

(UPnP) A/V streaming. (See

media streaming

icon on your desktop.

. The types of files that are considered “media” are:

The media

UPnP A/V streaming

explained



Welcome Screen

If the

appears, click

Configure Device

Click the



Media Streaming

tab.

To configure a Shared Folder for streaming:

Select a

2. Click

After configuring a Shared Folder for streaming, a

Shared Folder

from the

Enable Media Streaming for Selected Folder

Select a Shared Folder

“

Yes

”

will appear next to the selected folder in the

drop-down list.

table. When a Shared Folder is made available or unavailable for streaming, all of its similarly enabled or disabled.

Note:

It can take a long period of time for files that you copy to a Shared Folder to appear on your DMA

– even if the Shared Folder has been enabled for media streaming.

To disable a Shared Folder’s streaming configuration:

Select the Shared Folder from the

2. Click

Disable Media Streaming for Selected Folder

After disabling the streaming, a located in the table.

Select a Shared Folder

“No”

will appear next to the selected folder in the Shared Folders table

drop-down list.

sub-folders

are

Reset media streaming

The media vault’s media server titles, video names, and so on, to create a database. The

scans your stored media files

Reset media streaming

to gather information, such as artist names, song

button deletes this database and rebuilds it. (Your data will not be deleted.) Resetting may take a long time depending on the number of multimedia

files.

UPnP A/V streaming

UPnP

is a set of network

protocols

that allow networked devices to communicate seamlessly in a home

networking environment. The UPnP A/V streaming method currently only supports the streaming of unprotected media files. Some files may be protected by a

Digital Rights Management

system, which may prevent the streaming of those files. Media files purchased and downloaded from an online Internet store are most likely protected.

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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 » How to create a new volume » How to create a mirror » How to remove a mirror » How to modify an existing volume » How to delete an existing volume

Hard drive settings

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

You can manually monitor and configure your HP Media Vault’s hard drives. (The terms hard drives and hard disks are used interchangeably.)

The

Physical Disks

section of the

Disk Settings

screen displays horizontal bar-graphs for each hard drive connected to your media vault. The graphs are color-coded representing available space on the disk drives, and the cross-hatched areas represent used hard disk space.

The media vault comes with one primary hard disk named SYSTEM, and one

logical volume

named Volume1. To store and access data on your media vault’s hard disk, you must assign logical volumes to the connected hard disks. The

Logical Volumes

section of the

Disk Settings

page contains a table that shows all volumes currently defined on the media vault’s hard drives. The volumes are color-coded to match their corresponding hard disks displayed in the horizontal bar graph(s) at the top of the screen.

Available hard disk space can be used to create more than one volume. (See

Logical Volumes

To configure or change hard disk settings:

To select a hard disk, click the

Click one of following options:

Note:

If an option is dimmed, that option is not available for the selected disk.

Select a Disk

drop-down list.

below.)

Option Description

Rename Disk

Format Disk

This option opens a screen that lets you assign a new name to the selected hard disk. Assigning your hard disks unique names can help you monitor your system when you have more than one hard disk connected to your media vault. (You cannot rename the SYSTEM disk.) For instructions on using the Rename Disk screen, see

This option opens a screen that lets you format a new internal hard disk or an external USB hard drive. (You cannot format the SYSTEM disk.) For instructions on using Format Disk screen, see

Understanding file systems for formatting hard disks

Rename a disk

Format a disk

. Also see

Erase Disk

Safely Disconnect Disk

Logical Volumes

To configure or change volume settings:

To select a volume, click the

Click one of following options:

Note:

Option Description

Create New Volume

Create a Mirror

Remove Mirror

Modify Volume

Delete Volume

If an option is dimmed, that option is not available for the volume.

This option opens a screen that lets you erase all content and logical volumes from a selected hard disk. (You cannot erase the SYSTEM disk.) For instructions on using the Erase Disk screen, see

Select this option to safely disconnect a USB disk. If you installed the HP software from the Software Installation Disc, and you unplug a USB disk from the media vault without safely disconnecting it, you will see a warning alert in your computer’s system tray.

Select a Volume

This option opens a screen that lets you create a new volume from available hard disk space. For instructions on using the Create New Volume screen, see

a new volume

This option opens a screen that lets you create a mirror of a selected volume. For instructions on using the Create a Mirror screen, see

Understanding disk mirrors and concatenated disks

This option opens a dialog box from which you can remove a mirror. For instructions on using the Remove a Mirror screen, see This option opens a screen that lets you change the name and/or size of the selected volume. For instructions on using the Modify an Existing Volume screen, see

Modify an Existing Volume

This option opens a screen that lets you delete the selected volume. For instructions on using the Delete an Existing Volume screen, see

Volume

When you delete a volume all Shared Folders and all files on the volume are permanently destroyed.

drop-down list.

Erase a disk

Create a mirror

Remove a mirror

Create

. Also see

Delete an Existing

How to rename a disk

This option allows you to assign names to your hard disks. Assigning your hard disks unique names can help you monitor your system when you have more than one disk connected to your HP Media Vault. (You cannot rename the SYSTEM disk.)

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To rename a disk:

Select a hard disk by clicking the

2. Click

Rename Disk

A screen opens that permits you to rename the hard disk.

Select a Disk

drop-down list.

To select a different disk from the one displayed, click the go to the next step.

Enter the new disk name in the

5. Click

Cancel

New Disk Name

. If you click

Cancel

, your changes will not be accepted.

box.

Old Disk Name

drop-down list. Otherwise

How to format a

This option allows you to:

Name the hard disk.



Name a



Format the disk for use on the media vault.



logical volume

on the hard disk.

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the

2. Click

Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Welcome Screen

If the

Click the

Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

To format a hard disk:

Select a hard disk by clicking the

Select a Disk

disk

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

drop-down list.

2. Click

Format Disk

Formatting disk drives erases all the disk’s contents, including boot records, partition tables, logical volumes, and all Shared Folders and their sub-folders and that it is safe to proceed.

Do not format a new disk if you want to

concatenate

(also known as an existing volume. For more information on disk concatenation, see

concatenated disks

and

Create a mirror

files. Format disks only when you know

JBOD

) the hard disk’s capacity with

Understanding disk mirrors

Name the hard disk and volume:

Enter the hard disk’s name in the

Enter the volume’s name in the

New Disk Name

box.

New Volume Name

box.

Select one of the following format types:

Disk is dedicated for permanent use on this device. Format for best performance



(Reiser)

Formatting the disk using this file system does not allow the disk and used on another computer—even a

disks

. This option will

format the disk into a proprietary Linux file system (a modified form of ReiserFS

to be disconnected from the media vault

Linux computer. See

Understanding file systems for formatting hard

Disk may be disconnected from NAS and connected to a computer. Format for



maximum portability (FAT32).

This option will format the disk using the FAT32 file system. Formatting the disk using this file system will allow you to disconnect the hard drive from the media vault and use it on another computer.

See Understanding file systems for formatting hard disks.



Click

Cancel

. If you click

Cancel

, your changes will not be accepted.

How to erase a disk

This option allows you to erase a hard disk currently connected to the HP Media Vault.

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To erase a hard disk:

Select a hard disk by clicking the

2. Click

Erase Disk

Select a Disk

drop-down list.

A screen opens that lets you erase all content and logical volumes from a selected hard disk. (You cannot erase the SYSTEM disk.)

Erasing disk drives erases all the disk’s contents, including boot records, partition tables, logical volumes, and all Shared Folders and their folders and files. Erase disks only when you know that it is safe to proceed.

If you are certain you want to erase a hard disk, enter box.

4. Click disk.

to begin the disk erase. Click

Cancel

Yes, destroy everything on this disk.

in the

to return to the Disk Settings page without erasing the

Understanding file systems for formatting hard disks

Reiser

The HP Media Vault comes with a primary hard disk proprietary

Linux file system

(a modified form of

ReiserFS

called SYSTEM. The SYSTEM disk is formatted into a

Formatting a second internal hard performance. However, a Linux-formatted hard disk on the media vault cannot be different computer—even a Linux computer. You can when its connected to

FAT32

The

FAT32

versions 95, 98, 98SE and ME. Files on FAT32 disks cannot be larger than 4 hard disk in FAT32, you can disconnect the disk However, you cannot store

NTFS

You cannot format a media vault hard disk in the replaced the FAT32 file Vista. If you from the disk, not write to it.

file system allows you to read and write to the hard disk. Microsoft used

import a hard drive formatted in NTFS to the media vault, you will only be able

the media vault.

files larger than 4GB on FAT32 file systems.

system with NTFS for Windows NT, 2000, XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows

disk into the proprietary Linux file system gives you the best read/write

only read and write data to the media vault’s hard drive

GB. If you format a media vault

and use it on Windows, Macintosh and Linux computers.

New Technology File System (

NTFS

disconnected and used in a

this file system for Windows

) format. Microsoft

to read content

This option creates a new

How to create a

volume from the unallocated space on one or more disks. A volume is a portion

new volume

of one or more hard disks configured to store data on the HP Media Vault. Volumes can be a defined as part of a disk or an entire disk. You configure the

To create a new volume on a resize the established volume to create unallocated space. (To resize volumes, see

size of a volume.

hard disk that has all of its space already allocated to a volume, you must

Modify an existing volume

first

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To create a new volume:

1. Click

Create New Volume

Enter the new volume’s name in the

Note:

If the next two options are dimmed, the hard disk is already formatted

New Volume Name

Select one of the following format types:

Disk is dedicated for permanent use on this device. Format for best



performance (Reiser).

This option will format the disk modified form of ReiserFS). Formatting the disk using this file system does not allow the disk to be disconnected from the media vault and used on another computer—even a Linux computer. See

Understanding file systems for formatting hard disks

Disk may be disconnected from NAS and connected to a computer. Format for



maximum portability (FAT32).

This option will format the disk using the FAT32 file system.

Formatting the disk using this file system will allow you to disconnect the hard vault and use it on another computer. See

Assign a size to the new volume by completing one of the following:

Use the slider arrows to resize the volume.



Enter a new size in the



Assign All Available Space to this Volume

Click



GB Assigned

Understanding file systems for formatting hard disks

box.

and you can proceed to

into a proprietary Linux file system (a

drive from the media

step

5. Click

Cancel

. If you click

Cancel

, your new volume will not be created.

A screen shows you that a volume has been successfully created. To continue, select one of the options:

To return to the Disk Settings screen, click



To create a new Shared Folder on your new volume, click



Disk Management

Create Share

This option creates a portion of one or more hard disks configured hard disk.

For more information on mirroring, see

How to create a mirror

mirror

of an existing volume or source volume on

to store data. A mirror duplicates the source volume on another

Understanding disk mirrors and concatenated disks

the HP Media Vault. A volume is a

When you save files to a mirrored volume, your files are saved to both hard disks. The end result is that half the total amount of space is available to store your files. For example, two 200GB drives mirrored together result in a mirrored volume of 200GB, not 400GB.

Note:

same size or larger than the source volume you want to mirror.

When creating a mirror, you must use a blank hard disk or unallocated space on a hard disk that is the

If any there is not enough unallocated space on the expansion disk, you can do one of the following: erase the disk, or resize or delete one or more volumes on the disk. For information on how to do these procedures, see

volume

Erase a disk,Modify a volume

, and

Delete a

Data on a mirror volume is safe unless both disks fail at the same time. If one hard disk fails, the media vault will administer a warning. The failed hard disk should be replaced immediately.

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To create a mirror:

Select the volume you want to mirror by clicking the

2. Click

Create a Mirror

Note:

If the expansion disk is not blank or does not have enough unallocated space, the

button is dimmed. For information on how to increase unallocated space, see the

A screen opens displaying the volume you have chosen. For example:

to mirror

In the

4. Click

Disk Assignment

Cancel

drop-down list, select the disk to become the mirror of the selected volume

. If you click

Cancel

Select a Volume

drop-down list.

You have chosen Volume1

, a mirror will not be created.

Create Mirror

Note

above.

This process may take several hours before the volume is completely mirrored. You can continue to use the media vault during this time.

The media vault does not automatically show

the progress of the mirroring. To view the progress,

Refresh

click on the Disk Settings screen

Reload

on your browser. The progress status is indicated under Logical Volumes

This option removes a

Removing a mirror erases all of your duplicated content saved to a mirrored volume.

How to remove a mirror

mirror

of an existing volume on one of the HP Media Vault’s hard disks.

When you remove a mirror,

you create unallocated storage space; however, you also lose a duplicate copy of a volume.

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

appears, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To remove a mirror:

Select the mirrored volume you want to remove by clicking the

2. Click

Remove Mirror

A screen shows you which mirrored volume you selected to remove. To select a different volume, click the

Remove mirrored volume

drop-down list.

Select a Volume

drop-down list.

Checkboxes display the hard disks that contain the source and mirrored volumes. Click on the hard disk from which you want to remove the mirrored volume.

How to modify an existing volume

This option modifies the name and/or size of an existing volume. A volume is a portion of one or more hard disks configured to store data on the HP Media Vault. Volumes can be a defined disk. You configure the volume’s size.

as part of a disk or an entire

You will not be able to shrink the volume’s size below the size required to store all of the volume’s current files and folders.

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

opens, click

tab.

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

To select the volume to modify:

Select a volume by clicking the

Select a Volume

drop-down list.

2. Click

Modify Volume

To change the volume’s name:

Enter the volume’s new name in the

If you are finished, click

Otherwise continue with the next section.

To resize the volume:

Complete one of the following:

Use the slider arrows to resize the volume.



Enter a new size in the



Assign All Available Space to this Volume

Click



2. Click

Cancel

GB Assigned

. If you click

New Name

Cancel

box.

. (If you click

Cancel

, your changes will not be accepted.)

box.

, your changes will not be accepted.

This option deletes an entire the HP Media

Vault. Volumes can be a defined as part of a disk or an entire disk.

How to delete an existing volume

volume

. A volume is a

Deleting a volume will permanently destroy all Shared Folders on the volume, including all the folders and files saved to the Shared Folders.

To access the Disk Settings screen:

Double-click the



Customize your HP Media Vault’s settings

Click



Welcome Screen

If the



Click the



Disk Settings

HP Media Vault

opens, click

tab.

To delete a volume:

1. Select

2. Click

a volume by clicking the

Delete Volume

Select a Volume

portion of one or more hard disks configured to store data on

icon on your desktop.

Configure Device

drop-down list.

Read

If you still want to continue, enter the

5. Click

Warning

the

statement on the screen.

Cancel

. If you click

volume’s name in the box.

Cancel

, the selected volume will not be deleted.

HP Media Vault User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Welcome to the HP Media Vault

Get started topics

How to get started

How to change the time zone on your HP Media Vault

How to browse, access, and save your files

How to map drive letters to Shared Folders

How to organize your files

How to secure your HP Media Vault from intruders

How to use the HP Media Vault to transfer files from an old PC to a new PC

How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Linux system

How to connect to the HP Media Vault from a Macintosh

How to backup and restore

How to use HP Easy Backup

How to run automatic backups for important files

How to create a drive backup

How to modify a backup job

How to restore a drive backup

How to use the PC Restore Disc

How to configure the HP Media Vault

Configuration screens

How to access the configuration screens

The Welcome Screen

System Settings

What are the factory default settings?

How to change the administrator username and password

How to change the name of your HP Media Vault

How to set the date and time

How to turn off the alert beep

How to make a language selection

How to update the firmware

How to enable the power-saving mode

How to display the system event log

How to restart and reset the HP Media Vault

How to expand your storage

How to install and remove internal hard drive from your HP Media Vault

Manage Shared Folders and users

Enhance security on your Shared Folders

How to manage Shared Folders

How to use the Shared Folders screen

How to create a Shared Folder in workgroup mode

How to create a Shared Folder in user-based mode

How to modify a Shared Folder in workgroup mode

How to modify a Shared Folder in user-based mode

How to delete a Shared Folder

How to manage users

How to create a new user

How to modify a user

How to delete a user

How to stream media to your entertainment center

Monitor and configure the HP Media Vault's hard drives

Hard drive settings

How to rename a disk

How to erase a disk

Understanding file systems for formatting hard disks

How to create a mirror

How to remove a mirror

How to modify an existing volume

How to delete an existing volume