HP has launched two new Media Vault systems at CES 2008 - the mv2100 Series and the SMB-MV5100 series. Major features of the new Media Vault series include the following:

• Expandable network storage based on Linux platform
• Continuous backup and a central location for storage and sharing of digital media and files on a network
• Incorporates remote access, Photo Webshare, and iTunes server

Features and specs for the HP Media Vault mv2100 series include:

• Stream photos, music, and videos to your entertainment center or other computers on your network
• Expansion bay lets you add more storage as needed
• Quiet and cool operation
• Set up groups for sharing different photo albums and video clips via HP Photo Websharing
• Ability to backup specific folders to an external USB drive for an extra copy of important files
• DLNA compatible UPnP media streaming capability for streaming digital media files
• Marvell SOC processor
• 512MB RAM
• Gigabit Ethernet support
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• 500GB SATA 7200 HDD with 1 expansion bay
• Measures 9.6 x 5.4 x 5.3 inches and weighs 7.12 lbs
• File backup supports Windows XP, Vista
• File sharing supports Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X, and Linux

Features and specs for the HP Media Vault Pro mv5100 Series include:

• Automatic offsite backup with Spare Backup including 2GB free trial
• Secure remote access to files
• Base capacities of 1 and 1.5 TB. Add additional capacity via USB ports
• Directly connect to LAN at Gigabit Ethernet speeds
• RAID 1 mirroring support
• iTunes server support
• File backup software for continuous or scheduled backups of PCs
• DLNA compatible UPnP media streaming
• Marvell SOC processor
• 512MB RAM
• 2 USB 2.0 ports
• Two 500GB or two 750GB internal SATAII 3.5 inch 7200 RPM HDD

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