MediaSmart Server 3.0 Software Update Delayed

Due this month (December) was software from HP for owners of the previous generation EX47x and EX48x MediaSmart Servers to update them to the latest version 3 software. But unfortunately due to compatibility problems with PP3 and also the media streaming software the update will not be available till Febuary 2010.

HP has also confirmed that the cost of the upgrade media will be will be US$25 or €25.

Here’s the full press release:

HP MediaSmart Server 3.0 Software Update Progress

In the latter stages of testing our 3.0 software update, a couple of issues were discovered with the upgrade disks.  One was related to compatibility with PowerPack 3 and the other with the media streaming software.  Both issues have fixes and we are now going back through our build and testing process.  As a result, the 3.0 software update DVD availability will now be in February.  While this delay was unexpected, we remain committed to providing this upgrade path for owners of our EX470/475/485/487 products.  As previously communicated, these upgrades will be available as a server recovery solution.   

The cost of the upgrade DVD has been finalized and will be US$25 or €25.

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