attached system
[/əˈtætʃt ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: attached systems
sistema acoplado
1. A system or structure that is connected or joined to another main system, either physically or functionally
The air conditioning unit is an attached system to the main building infrastructure.
A unidade de ar condicionado é um sistema acoplado à infraestrutura principal do edifício.
2. In computing or engineering, a subordinate system linked to a primary system through physical or logical connections
The backup power generator is an attached system that activates during outages.
O gerador de energia de backup é um sistema acoplado que se ativa durante interrupções.
3. A dependent or supplementary system that functions as part of a larger operational whole
The printer is an attached system to the computer network.
A impressora é um sistema acoplado à rede de computadores.
In both Brazilian and American technical contexts, 'attached system' is primarily used in engineering, IT, and infrastructure discussions. In Brazil, the term 'sistema acoplado' is more prevalent in formal technical documentation, while in the USA, the English term is standard across all technical industries.
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