HP MediaSmart Server - User Guide

HP MediaSmart Server User's Guide
UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY IS NOT
SUPPORTED
The HP MediaSmart Server does not support active Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Using
the USB cable to allow the UPS to communicate with the HP MediaSmart Server, can cause a
wide range of false errors. Using the UPS in a passive mode (USB cable not attached) does not
appear to cause any false error reporting.
THE FIREWALL IS BLOCKING THE CONNECTION
If using a firewall program, configure it to allow any HP MediaSmart Server or Windows Home
Server applications.
For instructions to unblock, see the software vendor's documentation.
What do Firewall Blocking Messages Mean?
Firewalls block certain types of communications between network devices. This helps protect your
data from hackers, viruses, spyware, and Trojan horse software. The computer might have one or
more firewall programs installed. For example, if the latest version of the Microsoft Windows XP
operating system is installed, the computer may be using the Windows XP Firewall.
The HP MediaSmart Server comes with software applications that must communicate over the
network. Sometimes these programs are blocked by a firewall. When this happens, security alerts
pop up on the computer screen.
Security alerts usually have a list of possible options. The particular messages or alerts displayed
depend on the vender.
For example, the alert might offer the following options:
• Keep Blocking
• Unblock
• Defer the choice and be reminded later
If a security alert dialog box for an HP MediaSmart Server application or the Windows Home
Server is displayed by the firewall, click Unblock or Allow to permit the application to execute. It
is safe to unblock the communications because no connection or communication with the Internet
is enabled, only those between the server and its software applications. After unblocking an
application, if any software is reinstalled, moved to a new disk location, or if the application is
deleted from the exception list using the Windows XP Security Center control panel,
communications between that software and the server may once again be blocked by the firewall.
Configure your firewall to allow any HP MediaSmart Server or Windows Home Server
applications.
UPDATE YOUR FIREWALL'S TRUSTED PROGRAM
LIST
The Software Installation Disc installs several programs that enable your computer to
communicate with the HP MediaSmart Server over your network. Software firewalls installed on
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