standby capacity
[/ˈstændbаɪ kəˈpæsɪti/]
nounpl: standby capacities
capacidade de reserva
1. The maximum amount of power, resources, or production that can be generated or provided on an emergency basis or when primary systems are unavailable
The power plant's standby capacity ensures the grid can maintain service during peak demand periods.
A capacidade de reserva da usina garante que a rede possa manter o serviço durante períodos de pico de demanda.
2. In computing and telecommunications, the reserve processing power or bandwidth available for immediate deployment if needed
The server farm maintains a 30% standby capacity for unexpected traffic spikes.
A fazenda de servidores mantém uma capacidade de reserva de 30% para picos inesperados de tráfego.
3. The operational readiness of backup equipment or systems that can be activated quickly if primary systems fail
Emergency generators provide standby capacity for hospitals during power outages.
Geradores de emergência fornecem capacidade de reserva para hospitais durante apagões.
The term 'standby capacity' is widely used in Brazil's growing energy, telecommunications, and data center industries, particularly following increased investment in infrastructure resilience. It reflects the practical concerns of maintaining service reliability in a rapidly developing economy with occasional grid challenges. In Portugal, the English term is often retained in technical documentation due to international standardization in energy and IT sectors.
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