Meaning of the word "hot swappable" in English

What does "hot swappable" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hot swappable

US /hɑt ˈswɑp.ə.bəl/
UK /hɒt ˈswɒp.ə.bəl/

Adjective

describing a component that can be replaced or installed in a computer system without shutting down the system

Example:
The server has hot-swappable hard drives, which allows for easy maintenance.
Many modern power supplies are hot-swappable.