hardware switching

[ˈhɑːrdwɛr ˈswɪtʃɪŋ]
noun
comutação por hardware
1. The process of directing data or network traffic using dedicated physical hardware components rather than software algorithms, typically in network switches and routers
Hardware switching enables faster data transfer rates compared to software-based solutions.
A comutação por hardware permite taxas de transferência de dados mais rápidas em comparação com soluções baseadas em software.
2. The capability of network devices to forward packets at line rate using Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) or similar hardware mechanisms
Modern switches rely on hardware switching to achieve gigabit or terabit throughput.
Os comutadores modernos dependem da comutação por hardware para alcançar velocidades de gigabit ou terabit.
This is specialized technical terminology primarily used in IT, networking, and telecommunications industries in both Brazil and the USA. The term is consistent across English and Portuguese technical documentation and is essential knowledge for network engineers and system administrators.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
wire-speed switchingASIC-based switchinghardware-based forwardingline-rate switching
Antonyms / Antônimos
software switchingCPU-based switching

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comutação por hardware
Standard technical terminology used in networking contexts
Portugal
comutação por hardware
Same terminology as Brazilian Portuguese in technical documentation
USA Technical
hardware switching
Standard term in network engineering and IT infrastructure

Related Words

network switchASICpacket forwardingthroughputlatencyrouterdata plane
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →