non-active system
[/nɑːn ˈæktɪv ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: non-active systems
sistema não ativo
1. A system that does not actively perform its primary function or engage in continuous operation; a system in standby, dormant, or passive state
The non-active system will remain on standby until manually activated.
O sistema não ativo permanecerá em modo de espera até ser ativado manualmente.
2. In technology and engineering, a system that does not consume significant power or resources in its current state
The backup server is a non-active system that only functions when the primary server fails.
O servidor de backup é um sistema não ativo que funciona apenas quando o servidor principal falha.
3. A system that is not currently engaged in processing, monitoring, or performing operational tasks
During maintenance, the security monitoring system becomes a non-active system.
Durante a manutenção, o sistema de monitoramento de segurança se torna um sistema não ativo.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and IT contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, 'sistema não ativo' is the standard technical terminology used in software documentation and engineering reports. The concept is particularly important in discussions of redundancy, disaster recovery, and system architecture in corporate environments.
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