physical hardware

Definitions

The tangible, mechanical, and electronic components of a computer system, such as the processor, memory, and storage devices.

The collective physical equipment and machinery required to operate a technological system, as opposed to software or data.

Examples

The IT department is responsible for maintaining the physical hardware in the server room.

Cloud computing allows companies to scale their operations without needing to invest in additional physical hardware.

Synonyms

computer equipment tangible machinery physical components hardware infrastructure electronic devices

Antonyms

software virtual data digital code intangible programs non-physical applications