Expanding server storage – HP EX475 MediaSmart Server User Manual

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Using the Server

6-5

To access the Backups & Computers tab

1

At the computer, double-click the Windows Home Server icon in the
system tray.

2

Log on to the Windows Home Server Console.

3

Click the Backups & Computers tab.

For assistance backing up or restoring a computer, see the following in the

Windows Home Server Console Help:

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Computers & Backup

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How does backup work?

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Managing and Configuring Backups

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Restoring Computer Backups

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Removing a Computer

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Troubleshooting Computers & Backup

Expanding server storage

You can expand storage in the HP MediaSmart Server in several ways:

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Add one or more

SATA

hard drives to the server’s internal expansion

bays. (Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) drives are not supported.)

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Add up to four USB disk drives to the server’s USB ports.

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Add an external SATA (eSATA) hard drive to the server’s external eSATA

port.

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Add a SATA port multiplier to the server’s external eSATA port.

The following topics provide information on expanding server storage:

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Installing an internal SATA drive

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Installing and removing an external USB disk drive, eSATA drive, SATA

port multiplier

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Adding and removing drives from server storage

Installing an internal SATA drive

How to place a hard drive into an expansion bay in the HP MediaSmart

Server.

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