Cross connect
Cross connect is a dedicated physical or logical connection between two endpoints inside a data center or campus. It can connect customers to carriers, cloud on-ramps, other tenants, or internal network nodes.
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Transmission easement
Transmission easement gives rights to construct, operate, access, and maintain transmission lines and related facilities across land. The width, voltage, structure type, vegetation rules, and access rights can materially affect site usability.
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Reliability
Reliability is the ability of a system to perform its intended function over time under stated conditions. For data centers, reliability depends on design, equipment, operations, maintenance, utility performance, and human procedures.
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Tax abatement reduces or exempts taxes for a defined period or amount to encourage investment. For data centers, abatements may be tied to capital investment, jobs, equipment, local approvals, and performance commitments.
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