hardware (As in an aeroplane "cargo bay") A space in a
cabinet into which a device of a certain size can be
physically mounted and connected to power and data.
Common examples are a "drive bay" into which a
disk drive(usually either 3.5 inch or 5.25 inch) can be inserted or the
charge their batteries, print, or connect to the office
network, etc.
(1999-01-11)