When I got this unit it was very easy to hook up as long you had a network system with a Hp computer set up. It came with a down load disk that was simple to use with a few steps to go through when the computer asked you what options for set up.I transfer all my files in my main hard drive to the media vault. freeing up lots of space in my main computer.One thing the media vault has an expantion bay for more memory space Hp should give more info explaining whats compatable to fit in this bay. I went on the notion that one could slide in one of Hp personal media drive units. As I found out you cant.Hp media center computers have a slot for the media drive why not the media vault.