Word
server chassis
Definition
compound. the metal frame or box that holds all the computer parts of a server. It protects the internal pieces and helps keep them cool while they are running.
compound. the structural metal enclosure designed to house and protect the internal components of a server, such as the motherboard, power supply, and hard drives. Often designed for rack-mounting in data centers to optimize space and airflow.
Examples
“The technician slid the new server chassis into the metal rack.”
“When building the data center, we chose a 2U server chassis to ensure there was enough vertical space for extra cooling fans.”
“High-density server chassis are engineered with specialized ventilation pathways to prevent thermal throttling when multiple high-performance processors are operating simultaneously within a confined rack space.”
Examples
simple
“The technician slid the new server chassis into the metal rack.”
contextual
“When building the data center, we chose a 2U server chassis to ensure there was enough vertical space for extra cooling fans.”
complex
“High-density server chassis are engineered with specialized ventilation pathways to prevent thermal throttling when multiple high-performance processors are operating simultaneously within a confined rack space.”
Usage
The term is a compound noun; the plural form is 'server chassis' (pronounced with a long 'i' sound at the end).
Etymology
A compound of the computing sense of server and the term chassis, derived from the Old French chace, denoting a frame or setting. The latter term migrated from automotive and artillery contexts to describe the structural housing of electronic hardware.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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