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Connectivity

Dark fiber

Dark fiber is fiber optic cable leased or owned without active electronics or lit service. It gives the user control over optical equipment and capacity, but requires technical operations and route diligence.

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Thermal runaway

Thermal runaway is a self-heating failure mode in batteries where rising temperature accelerates further heat generation. It is a critical safety consideration for lithium-ion battery systems and affects fire protection, spacing, monitoring, and emergency response.

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Ready for Service

Ready for Service is a commercial milestone when contracted space, power, cooling, connectivity, and supporting infrastructure are available under agreed conditions. It should be defined precisely because rent commencement, service credits, and damages may depend on it.

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Carrier-neutral

Carrier-neutral means the facility allows multiple network providers rather than locking customers into one carrier. It improves customer choice, redundancy, pricing leverage, and network performance options.

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