host adapter
[/hoʊst əˈdæptər/]
nounpl: host adapters
adaptador de host
1. A hardware device or controller that connects a host computer to peripheral devices or storage systems, enabling communication between the host and external hardware
The SCSI host adapter allows the server to communicate with multiple hard drives simultaneously.
O adaptador de host SCSI permite que o servidor se comunique com vários discos rígidos simultaneamente.
2. A circuit board or interface card installed in a computer that manages data transfer between the motherboard and external devices or networks
We installed a new Fibre Channel host adapter to improve network connectivity.
Instalamos um novo adaptador de host Fibre Channel para melhorar a conectividade de rede.
This is primarily technical terminology used in IT and computer hardware contexts. In Brazil, the term 'adaptador de host' is widely recognized in technical documentation, data centers, and IT departments. The acronym 'HBA' is often preferred in professional settings. This term is rarely used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese conversation outside of technical environments.
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