Single point of failure
A single point of failure is a component, path, control, or dependency whose failure can interrupt the service. Identifying these points is essential in both electrical design and commercial due diligence.
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Data Center Design and Operations
Long-lead equipment
Long-lead equipment is equipment with procurement timelines long enough to control project schedule. Transformers, switchgear, generators, chillers, and some electrical components can become gating items for data center delivery.
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Due diligence period
Due diligence period is the time when a buyer or tenant investigates the property before becoming fully committed. For data centers, diligence should include power, title, survey, environmental, zoning, water, fiber, geotech, tax, and political risk.
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N+1 means the system has the base capacity required for the load plus one additional redundant component or unit. It improves maintainability and resilience, but it is not the same as a fully duplicated system.
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