failover capacity

[ˈfeɪlˌoʊvər kəˈpæsɪti]
nounpl: failover capacities
capacidade de failover
1. The ability of a system to automatically switch to a backup or redundant component when the primary system fails, maintaining continuous operation
The data center's failover capacity ensures that services remain available even during hardware failures.
A capacidade de failover do centro de dados garante que os serviços permaneçam disponíveis mesmo durante falhas de hardware.
2. The maximum workload or number of users that a backup system can handle when assuming the responsibilities of a failed primary system
We need to evaluate our failover capacity to ensure the backup server can handle peak traffic.
Precisamos avaliar nossa capacidade de failover para garantir que o servidor de backup possa lidar com o tráfego máximo.
3. In disaster recovery planning, the infrastructure and resources available to maintain critical operations during system outages
Our business continuity plan includes a detailed assessment of failover capacity across all critical systems.
Nosso plano de continuidade de negócios inclui uma avaliação detalhada da capacidade de failover em todos os sistemas críticos.
This is technical jargon primarily used in IT, cloud computing, and infrastructure industries. In Brazil, the English term 'failover' is commonly adopted in technical documentation and discussions, often combined with Portuguese words. In Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking regions, there is more emphasis on translating the concept as 'comutação automática' or 'capacidade de redundância'. The term reflects the global nature of technology industries where English terminology dominates, but understanding both English and Portuguese versions is essential for bilingual IT professionals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
redundancy capacitybackup capacityfailover capabilityswitchover capacityrecovery capacity
Antonyms / Antônimos
single point of failurelack of redundancy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade de failover
Standard term used in IT infrastructure and cloud computing contexts
Portugal
capacidade de comutação automática
Alternative translation emphasizing automatic switching aspect; sometimes uses 'falha' instead of English 'failover'
São Paulo
capacidade de failover / capacidade de redundância
Tech hubs frequently use English term directly with Portuguese context
USA Tech Industry
failover capacity
Standard technical terminology in American IT and cloud infrastructure sectors

Related Words

failoverredundancydisaster recoverybusiness continuityhigh availabilitybackup systemload balancingsystem resilience

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain failover capacity
scale failover capacity
test failover capacity
exceed failover capacity
plan for failover capacity
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