Tom or Ed obviously don't read my blog. If so, they would know that I've already covered HP MediaSmart EX470 memory upgrade and processor upgrades. Seriously though, check out the article Hacking The HP EX470/475 MediaSmart Servers : Get Your Hack On. It has some good step-by-step instructions and interesting before and after benchmarks.
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I noticed the similarities yesterday. There is even a play on the name or your Blog in the title to the article. I thought about commenting on the story to point out the information about this blog, but I noticed the author is now giving some acknowledgement to Donavon.
I did read Donavon's blog and I'm plugging some of his other work on the "after-article" chatter right now, which is why I'm here. I freely grant him credit, kudos, and as much recognition as he might like. I continue to learn from and enjoy visiting the site.
--Ed--
@Ed - no offense taken
Here's what I just posted on the message board for the Tom's story (all citations are also links but that won't survive the cut'n'paste:
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Dear MxMaster:
Great comments all of them. Just checked on the site and the refurb units have *exactly the same warranty* (!) as the new units (same warranty document as for new units, in fact). But the lack of Mac functionality is a deal-breaker for many, even though the rumor mill continues to assert that a forthcoming update to the WHS/HP software will make this functionality available to EX47* models. I guess we'll see.
I can point you at some pretty good articles that already address your desire: Donavon West runs a great MediaSmart Website called "Home Server Hacks" (he's the guy who gave me the ideas for this article, in fact). He's recently posted the following articles:
Extreme Makeover WHS Edition (heart of the system is the Intel Little Falls Dual Core Atom mini-ITX mobo!)
VIA NSD7800 to support Windows Home Server (another cheap low power mini-ITX)
Eee Home Server Box
Make yourself at home there: you'll find more of what you're after than you can shake a stick at.
FWIW, I'm buying the Little Falls 2 mobo and a cheapo mini-ITX case that will take 2 3.5 drives and accommodate 2 more externals. The box itself will cost right around $300 including 1.5 TB of internal storage. But the problem with $300 and a fully-populated NAS/media server is that the budget doesn't allow for enough storage (enough drives, really). If you think this sounds like a good idea, though, I'll pitch it to the editor as a DIY story. PLMK what you think.
Thanks again for the feedback.
--Ed--
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@Ed - Thanks for the love. I appreciate it. Be aware that I have the same Atom 330, two drive article in the works (parts are already on my bench waiting for me to put them together). I would hate to hear that I stole one of your articles! :)
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