HP Media Vault mv5020, User Manual

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HP Media Vault Location
Find a suitable place to locate the HP Media Vault before installing the
software on your computers. The location you choose must have either an
available wired network connection to your broadband router or a switch
connected to your broadband router.
The Media Vault also requires adequate ventilation to ensure it does not get
too hot:
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Do not locate the Media Vault in an unventilated space.
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Make sure that the Media Vault’s front and back panels are not blocked.
•
Check that the location of the Media Vault is not too hot. Maximum
environmental temperature for operating the Media Vault is 40° C
(104° F).
Network Requirements
To successfully use the HP Media Vault, your network should meet the
following requirements:
Table 1: Network Requirements
Requirement Recommended
Media Vault connection 10
Mbps
to 1000 Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet)
wired connection
Network computers One or more computers running a
supported operating system with a wired or
wireless network connection. For a list of
supported operating systems, see
Supported Operating Systems on
page 1-3
.
Internet connection Broadband connection, such as DSL or
cable, required for remote access
functionality.