also: だいがえパス
noun
alternate path; alternative path
Computing term for a secondary or backup route in a network or system, used when the primary path is unavailable.
ネットワーク障害時に代替パスが自動的に選択される。
An alternate path is automatically selected when a network failure occurs.
このルーターは代替パスをサポートしていない。
This router does not support alternative paths.
Standard kanji spelling, using 代替 (alternate/substitute) + パス (path).
Variant spelling with 代替え, which adds okurigana. The reading だいがえパス is also used for this form.
Kana spelling for the だいがえ reading; may be used when the okurigana variant is intended.
Compound of 代替 (alternate, substitute) + パス (path, from English). The reading だいがえ is a variant of 代替, possibly influenced by the verb 替える (かえる).