backup capacity
[ˈbækʌp kəˈpæsɪti]
nounpl: backup capacities
capacidade de backup
1. The amount of additional resources, storage, or computing power available to be used as a reserve when primary systems reach their limit or fail
The data center maintains backup capacity to handle unexpected traffic spikes.
O data center mantém capacidade de backup para lidar com picos de tráfego inesperados.
2. In disaster recovery, the ability to support critical operations when primary infrastructure becomes unavailable
Our backup capacity ensures business continuity during system failures.
Nossa capacidade de backup garante continuidade dos negócios durante falhas do sistema.
3. Reserve equipment, personnel, or infrastructure kept ready for emergency or supplementary use
The hospital invested in backup capacity for its emergency generators.
O hospital investiu em capacidade de backup para seus geradores de emergência.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian IT and business contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly found in discussions about cloud computing, data centers, and enterprise infrastructure. The concept reflects modern business priorities of risk management and operational continuity in both countries.
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