SCSI

[ˈskʌzi or ˈɛs-siː-ɛs-aɪ]
noun
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface)
1. A standard interface for connecting computers to peripheral devices such as disk drives, tape drives, CD-ROM drives, and printers
The server uses SCSI drives for faster data transfer rates.
O servidor usa unidades SCSI para taxas de transferência de dados mais rápidas.
2. A parallel interface protocol that allows multiple devices to be connected in a chain (daisy chain) configuration
SCSI technology was widely used in enterprise storage systems before SAS became dominant.
A tecnologia SCSI foi amplamente utilizada em sistemas de armazenamento empresarial antes do SAS se tornar dominante.
SCSI is a legacy technology that was dominant in enterprise computing and server environments from the 1980s through early 2000s. While largely superseded by SAS and NVMe in modern systems, it remains a significant historical standard in computing education and legacy system maintenance. Portuguese-speaking IT professionals typically use the English acronym unchanged in technical documentation and discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Small Computer System Interfaceparallel interfacestorage interface

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
SCSI
Used as-is in technical contexts; pronounced as individual letters or 'escasi'
Portugal
SCSI
Same technical term used in European Portuguese IT industry
USA
SCSI
Commonly pronounced 'scuzzy' in English-speaking technical communities

Related Words

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)SATA (Serial ATA)NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express)HDD (Hard Disk Drive)peripheral device
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