The HP EX470 MediaSmart Server has a hidden "Easter Egg" that allows you to change the behavior of the drive LEDs. Here's how you enable the hidden feature:
- Launch the Home Server Console by double clicking on the tray icon.
- Hold down the Ctrl + Alt + Shift keys and click on the picture of the computer next to the LED brightness control.
- The control changes to "HP MediaSmart Server LED Light Show"
You can now select from the following options:
- Default System Lights
- Holiday Lights (perfect for this time of year)
- Descending Chasers (in blue, red or purple)
- Ascending Chasers (in blue, red or purple)
- Pulsing (in all colors)
- Night Rider (in all colors)
- Morse Code Credits
My Morse code is a little rusty, so if anyone has deciphered the message, please leave a reply here. Now we know why the HP EX470 was delayed for such a long time. :)
Here is a Youtube video showing the LEDs in action:
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8 comments:
Very cool! I got to get me one of these babies..
Totally unrelated to Home Server, but what shelving system do you have yours on? Are the shelves adjustable height? It looks really sturdy and would be right up my alley now that my desk is running out of space quickly.
It's the Stolmen system from Ikea. Everything is fully adjustable. You can buy everything piece by piece or as a complete system. Posts extend from the floor to the ceiling.
Thanks pretty cool, thanks for letting us know about the lights!
The Morse Code Credits text has been solved. Read this post to see what it says.
Hi, I confirm that this works on my HP StorageWorks X510 too :)
I've had my MediaSmart EX495 for years, and it's still going strong. In fact, I'm about to add another 2 TB drive!
Anyone have an EX475 3.0 upgrade disc? No longer available anywhere, it seems...
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