Common use of Collocation Options Clause in Contracts

Collocation Options. 78.1. Embarq will offer Collocation Space to allow CLEC to collocate its equipment and facilities, and without requiring the construction of a cage or similar structure. Embarq will make cageless collocation available in single bay increments. For equipment requiring special technical considerations, CLEC must provide the equipment layout, including spatial dimensions for such equipment pursuant to generic requirements contained in Telcordia GR-63-Core and will be responsible for constructing all special technical requirements associated with such equipment pursuant to this Agreement. 78.2. Embarq will authorize the enclosure of CLEC’s equipment and facilities at CLEC’s option. Embarq will provide guidelines and specifications upon request. Based on CLEC’s request, space and cage enclosures in amounts as small as that sufficient to house and maintain a single rack or bay or equipment will be made available. At CLEC’s option, Embarq will permit CLEC to arrange with a third party vendor to construct a Collocation Arrangement enclosure at CLEC's sole expense. CLEC's third party vendor will be responsible for filing and receiving any and all necessary permits and/or licenses for such construction. The third party vendor will xxxx XXXX directly for all work performed for CLEC and Embarq will have no liability for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by the third party vendor. CLEC must provide the local Embarq building contact with one Access key used to enter the locked enclosure. Except in case of emergency, Embarq will not access CLEC's locked enclosure prior to notifying CLEC and obtaining authorization. 78.2.1. Embarq has the right to review CLEC’s plans and specifications prior to allowing construction to start. Embarq will complete its review within fifteen (15) Days of receipt of such plans. Embarq has the right to inspect the enclosure after construction to make sure it is constructed according to the submitted plans and specifications. Embarq can require CLEC to remove or correct, at its cost, any structure that does not meet these plans. 78.3. CLEC may allow other telecommunications carriers to share its caged collocation arrangement pursuant to terms and conditions agreed to by CLEC (“Host”) and other telecommunications carriers (“Guests”). CLEC will notify Embarq in writing upon execution of any agreement between the Host and its Guest within twelve (12) Days of its execution. Further, such notice will include the name of the Guest(s) and their term of agreement, and will contain a certification by CLEC that said agreement imposes upon the Guest(s) the same terms and conditions (excluding rates) for collocation space as set forth in this Agreement. 78.3.1. As Host, CLEC will be the sole interface and responsible Party to Embarq for the purpose of submitting applications for initial and additional equipment placements of Guest (to the extent required under other sections of this Agreement); for assessment and payment of rates and charges applicable to the Collocations space; and for the purposes of ensuring that the safety and security requirements of this Agreement are fully complied with by the Guest, its employees and agents. In making shared cage arrangements, Embarq will not increase the cost of site preparation or nonrecurring charges above the 78.3.2. Embarq will not place unreasonable restrictions on CLEC’s use of a cage, and as such will allow CLEC to contract with other CLECs to share the cage in a sublease type arrangement. If two (2) or more CLECs that have interconnection agreements with Embarq utilize a shared collocation cage, Embarq will permit each CLEC to order UNEs and provision service from the shared collocation space, regardless of which CLEC was the original collocator. 78.3.3. If Host terminates a Collocation Arrangement, Host will provide Guest thirty (30) Days notice. Guest will assume all obligations and rights of Host as to that Collocation Arrangement if Guest remains in the Collocation Space, including payment of all charges. 78.4. Embarq will provide adjacent collocation arrangements (“Adjacent Arrangement”) where space within the Premises is legitimately exhausted, subject to technical feasibility. Both Parties will mutually agree on the location of the designated space on the Embarq property where the adjacent structure (such as a CEV or similar structure) will be placed. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, Embarq will decide the location, subject to zoning or other state and local regulations and future use by Embarq or other requesting Telecommunications Carriers pursuant to an application submitted under Section 80. 1. CLEC will provide a concrete pad, the structure housing the arrangement, HVAC, lighting, and all facilities that connect the structure (i.e. racking, conduits, etc.) to the Embarq point of interconnection. If CLEC elects such an option, CLEC must arrange with a third party vendor to construct an Adjacent Arrangement structure in accordance with this Agreement.

Collocation Options. 78.179.1. Embarq will offer Collocation Space to allow CLEC to collocate its equipment and facilities, and without requiring the construction of a cage or similar structure. Embarq will shall make cageless collocation available in single bay increments. For equipment requiring special technical considerations, CLEC must provide the equipment layout, including spatial dimensions for such equipment pursuant to generic requirements contained in Telcordia GR-63-Core and will shall be responsible for constructing all special technical requirements associated with such equipment pursuant to this Agreement. 78.279.2. Embarq will authorize the enclosure of CLEC’s equipment and facilities at CLEC’s option. Embarq will provide guidelines and specifications upon request. Based on CLEC’s request, space and cage enclosures in amounts as small as that sufficient to house and maintain a single rack or bay or equipment will be made available. At CLEC’s option, Embarq will permit CLEC to arrange with a third party vendor to construct a Collocation Arrangement enclosure at CLEC's sole expense. CLEC's third party vendor will be responsible for filing and receiving any and all necessary permits and/or licenses for such construction. The third party vendor will shall xxxx XXXX directly for all work performed for CLEC and Embarq will have no liability for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by the third party vendor. CLEC must provide the local Embarq building Building contact with one Access key used to enter the locked enclosure. Except in case of emergency, Embarq will not access CLEC's locked enclosure prior to notifying CLEC and obtaining authorization. 78.2.179.2.1. Embarq has the right to review CLEC’s plans and specifications prior to allowing construction to start. Embarq will complete its review within fifteen (15) Days of receipt of such plans. Embarq has the right to inspect the enclosure after construction to make sure it is constructed according to the submitted plans and specifications. Embarq can require CLEC to remove or correct, at its cost, any structure that does not meet these plans. 78.3. CLEC may allow other telecommunications carriers to share its caged collocation arrangement pursuant to terms and conditions agreed to by CLEC (“Host”) and other telecommunications carriers (“Guests”). CLEC will notify Embarq in writing upon execution of any agreement between the Host and its Guest within twelve (12) Days of its execution. Further, such notice will include the name of the Guest(s) and their term of agreement, and will contain a certification by CLEC that said agreement imposes upon the Guest(s) the same terms and conditions (excluding rates) for collocation space as set forth in this Agreement. 78.3.1. As Host, CLEC will be the sole interface and responsible Party to Embarq for the purpose of submitting applications for initial and additional equipment placements of Guest (to the extent required under other sections of this Agreement); for assessment and payment of rates and charges applicable to the Collocations space; and for the purposes of ensuring that the safety and security requirements of this Agreement are fully complied with by the Guest, its employees and agents. In making shared cage arrangements, Embarq will not increase the cost of site preparation or nonrecurring charges above the 78.3.2. Embarq will not place unreasonable restrictions on CLEC’s use of a cage, and as such will allow CLEC to contract with other CLECs to share the cage in a sublease type arrangement. If two (2) or more CLECs that have interconnection agreements with Embarq utilize a shared collocation cage, Embarq will permit each CLEC to order UNEs and provision service from the shared collocation space, regardless of which CLEC was the original collocator. 78.3.3. If Host terminates a Collocation Arrangement, Host will provide Guest thirty (30) Days notice. Guest will assume all obligations and rights of Host as to that Collocation Arrangement if Guest remains in the Collocation Space, including payment of all charges. 78.4. Embarq will provide adjacent collocation arrangements (“Adjacent Arrangement”) where space within the Premises is legitimately exhausted, subject to technical feasibility. Both Parties will mutually agree on the location of the designated space on the Embarq property where the adjacent structure (such as a CEV or similar structure) will be placed. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, Embarq will decide the location, subject to zoning or other state and local regulations and future use by Embarq or other requesting Telecommunications Carriers pursuant to an application submitted under Section 80. 1. CLEC will provide a concrete pad, the structure housing the arrangement, HVAC, lighting, and all facilities that connect the structure (i.e. racking, conduits, etc.) to the Embarq point of interconnection. If CLEC elects such an option, CLEC must arrange with a third party vendor to construct an Adjacent Arrangement structure in accordance with this Agreement.fifteen

Collocation Options. 78.1. Embarq will offer Collocation Space to allow CLEC to collocate its equipment and facilities, and without requiring the construction of a cage or similar structure. Embarq will shall make cageless collocation available in single bay increments. For equipment requiring special technical considerations, CLEC must provide the equipment layout, including spatial dimensions for such equipment pursuant to generic requirements contained in Telcordia GR-63-Core and will shall be responsible for constructing all special technical requirements associated with such equipment pursuant to this Agreement. 78.2. Embarq will authorize the enclosure of CLEC’s equipment and facilities at CLEC’s option. Embarq will provide guidelines and specifications upon request. Based on CLEC’s request, space and cage enclosures in amounts as small as that sufficient to house and maintain a single rack or bay or equipment will be made available. At CLEC’s option, Embarq will permit CLEC to arrange with a third party vendor to construct a Collocation Arrangement enclosure at CLEC's sole expense. CLEC's third party vendor will be responsible for filing and receiving any and all necessary permits and/or licenses for such construction. The third party vendor will shall xxxx XXXX directly for all work performed for CLEC and Embarq will have no liability for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by the third party vendor. CLEC must provide the local Embarq building contact with one Access key used to enter the locked enclosure. Except in case of emergency, Embarq will not access CLEC's locked enclosure prior to notifying CLEC and obtaining authorization. 78.2.1. Embarq has the right to review CLEC’s plans and specifications prior to allowing construction to start. Embarq will complete its review within fifteen (15) Days of receipt of such plans. Embarq has the right to inspect the enclosure after construction to make sure it is constructed according to the submitted plans and specifications. Embarq can require CLEC to remove or correct, at its cost, any structure that does not meet these plans. 78.3. CLEC may allow other telecommunications carriers to share its caged collocation arrangement pursuant to terms and conditions agreed to by CLEC (“Host”) and other telecommunications carriers (“Guests”). CLEC will notify Embarq in writing upon execution of any agreement between the Host and its Guest within twelve (12) Days calendar days of its execution. Further, such notice will shall include the name of the Guest(s) and their term of agreement, and will shall contain a certification by CLEC that said agreement imposes upon the Guest(s) the same terms and conditions (excluding rates) for collocation space as set forth in this Agreement. 78.3.1. As Host, CLEC will be the sole interface and responsible Party party to Embarq for the purpose of submitting applications for initial and additional equipment placements of Guest (to the extent required under other sections of this Agreement); for assessment and payment of rates and charges applicable to the Collocations space; and for the purposes of ensuring that the safety and security requirements of this Agreement are fully complied with by the Guest, its employees and agents. In making shared cage arrangements, Embarq will not increase the cost of site preparation or nonrecurring charges above thethe cost of provisioning a similar caged arrangement to a CLEC. 78.3.2. Embarq will not place unreasonable restrictions on CLEC’s use of a cage, and as such will allow CLEC to contract with other CLECs to share the cage in a sublease type arrangement. If two (2) or more CLECs that have interconnection agreements with Embarq utilize a shared collocation cage, Embarq will permit each CLEC to order UNEs and provision service from the shared collocation space, regardless of which CLEC was the original collocator. 78.3.3. If Host terminates a Collocation Arrangement, Host will provide Guest thirty (30) Days days notice. Guest will assume all obligations and rights of Host as to that Collocation Arrangement if Guest remains in the Collocation Space, including payment of all charges. 78.4. Embarq will provide adjacent collocation arrangements (“Adjacent Arrangement”) where space within the Premises is legitimately exhausted, subject to technical feasibility. Both Parties will mutually agree on the location of the designated space on the Embarq property where the adjacent structure (such as a CEV or similar structure) will be placed. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, Embarq will decide the location, subject to zoning or other state and local regulations and future use by Embarq or other requesting Telecommunications Carriers pursuant to an application submitted under Section §80. 178.4.1. CLEC will provide a concrete pad, the structure housing the arrangement, HVAC, lighting, and all facilities that connect the structure (i.e. i.e., racking, conduits, etc.) to the Embarq point of interconnection. If Should CLEC elects elect such an option, CLEC must arrange with a third party vendor to construct an Adjacent Arrangement structure in accordance with this Agreement. 78.4.2. Embarq maintains the right to review CLEC’s plans and specifications prior to construction of an Adjacent Arrangement(s). Embarq will complete its review within thirty (30) calendar days of site selection and receipt of plans. Except that such time period may be extended if any delay is due to the actions of CLEC. Embarq may inspect the Adjacent Arrangement(s) following construction and prior to commencement to ensure the design and construction comply with submitted plans. Embarq may require CLEC to correct any deviations from approved plans found during such inspection(s). 78.4.3. Embarq will provide AC power, as requested, subject to being technically feasible. At its option, CLEC may choose to provide its own AC power to the adjacent structure as long as the AC power source is from the same provider as Embarq’s. 78.4.4. Subject to CLEC being on the waiting list, in the event that space in an Embarq Premises becomes available, Embarq will provide the option to the CLEC to relocate its equipment from an Adjacent Facility into the Embarq Premises. In

Collocation Options. 78.179.1. Embarq will offer Collocation Space to allow CLEC to collocate its equipment and facilities, and without requiring the construction of a cage or similar structure. Embarq will shall make cageless collocation available in single bay increments. For equipment requiring special technical considerations, CLEC must provide the equipment layout, including spatial dimensions for such equipment pursuant to generic requirements contained in Telcordia GR-63-Core and will shall be responsible for constructing all special technical requirements associated with such equipment pursuant to this Agreement. 78.279.2. Embarq will authorize the enclosure of CLEC’s equipment and facilities at CLEC’s option. Embarq will provide guidelines and specifications upon request. Based on CLEC’s request, space and cage enclosures in amounts as small as that sufficient to house and maintain a single rack or bay or equipment will be made available. At CLEC’s option, Embarq will permit CLEC to arrange with a third party vendor to construct a Collocation Arrangement enclosure at CLEC's sole expense. CLEC's third party vendor will be responsible for filing and receiving any and all necessary permits and/or licenses for such construction. The third party vendor will shall xxxx XXXX directly for all work performed for CLEC and Embarq will have no liability for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by the third party vendor. CLEC must provide the local Embarq building contact with one Access key used to enter the locked enclosure. Except in case of emergency, Embarq will not access CLEC's locked enclosure prior to notifying CLEC and obtaining authorization. 78.2.179.2.1. Embarq has the right to review CLEC’s plans and specifications prior to allowing construction to start. Embarq will complete its review within fifteen (15) Days of receipt of such plans. Embarq has the right to inspect the enclosure after construction to make sure it is constructed according to the submitted plans and specifications. Embarq can require CLEC to remove or correct, at its cost, any structure that does not meet these plans. 78.379.3. CLEC may allow other telecommunications carriers to share its caged collocation arrangement pursuant to terms and conditions agreed to by CLEC (“Host”) and other telecommunications carriers (“Guests”). CLEC will notify Embarq in writing upon execution of any agreement between the Host and its Guest within twelve (12) Days of its execution. Further, such notice will shall include the name of the Guest(s) and their term of agreement, and will shall contain a certification by CLEC that said agreement imposes upon the Guest(s) the same terms and conditions (excluding rates) for collocation space as set forth in this Agreement. 78.3.179.3.1. As Host, CLEC will be the sole interface and responsible Party party to Embarq for the purpose of submitting applications for initial and additional equipment placements of Guest (to the extent required under other sections of this Agreement); for assessment and payment of rates and charges applicable to the Collocations space; and for the purposes of ensuring that the safety and security requirements of this Agreement are fully complied with by the Guest, its employees and agents. In making shared cage arrangements, Embarq will not increase the cost of site preparation or nonrecurring charges above thethe cost of provisioning a similar caged arrangement to a CLEC. 78.3.279.3.2. Embarq will not place unreasonable restrictions on CLEC’s use of a cage, and as such will allow CLEC to contract with other CLECs to share the cage in a sublease type arrangement. If two (2) or more CLECs that have interconnection agreements with Embarq utilize a shared collocation cage, Embarq will permit each CLEC to order UNEs and provision service from the shared collocation space, regardless of which CLEC was the original collocator. 78.3.379.3.3. If Host terminates a Collocation Arrangement, Host will provide Guest thirty (30) Days notice. Guest will assume all obligations and rights of Host as to that Collocation Arrangement if Guest remains in the Collocation Space, including payment of all charges. 78.479.4. Embarq will provide adjacent collocation arrangements (“Adjacent Arrangement”) where space within the Premises is legitimately exhausted, subject to technical feasibility. Both Parties will mutually agree on the location of the designated space on the Embarq property where the adjacent structure (such as a CEV or similar structure) will be placed. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, Embarq will decide the location, subject to zoning or other state and local regulations and future use by Embarq or other requesting Telecommunications Carriers pursuant to an application submitted under Section 80. 181. 79.4.1. CLEC will provide a concrete pad, the structure housing the arrangement, HVAC, lighting, and all facilities that connect the structure (i.e. racking, conduits, etc.) to the Embarq point of interconnection. If CLEC elects such an option, CLEC must arrange with a third party vendor to construct an Adjacent Arrangement structure in accordance with this Agreement.

Collocation Options. 78.179.1. Embarq will offer Collocation Space to allow CLEC to collocate its equipment and facilities, and without requiring the construction of a cage or similar structure. Embarq will shall make cageless collocation available in single bay increments. For equipment requiring special technical considerations, CLEC must provide the equipment layout, including spatial dimensions for such equipment pursuant to generic requirements contained in Telcordia GR-63-Core and will shall be responsible for constructing all special technical requirements associated with such equipment pursuant to this Agreement. 78.279.2. Embarq will authorize the enclosure of CLEC’s equipment and facilities at CLEC’s option. Embarq will provide guidelines and specifications upon request. Based on CLEC’s request, space and cage enclosures in amounts as small as that sufficient to house and maintain a single rack or bay or equipment will be made available. At CLEC’s option, Embarq will permit CLEC to arrange with a third party vendor to construct a Collocation Arrangement enclosure at CLEC's sole expense. CLEC's third party vendor will be responsible for filing and receiving any and all necessary permits and/or licenses for such construction. The third party vendor will shall xxxx XXXX directly for all work performed for CLEC and Embarq will have no liability for nor responsibility to pay such charges imposed by the third party vendor. CLEC must provide the local Embarq building contact with one Access key used to enter the locked enclosure. Except in case of emergency, Embarq will not access CLEC's locked enclosure prior to notifying CLEC and obtaining authorization. 78.2.179.2.1. Embarq has the right to review CLEC’s plans and specifications prior to allowing construction to start. Embarq will complete its review within fifteen (15) Days of receipt of such plans. Embarq has the right to inspect the enclosure after construction to make sure it is constructed according to the submitted plans and specifications. Embarq can require CLEC to remove or correct, at its cost, any structure that does not meet these plans. 78.379.3. CLEC may allow other telecommunications carriers to share its caged collocation arrangement pursuant to terms and conditions agreed to by CLEC (“Host”) and other telecommunications carriers (“Guests”). CLEC will notify Embarq in writing upon execution of any agreement between the Host and its Guest within twelve (12) Days of its execution. Further, such notice will shall include the name of the Guest(s) and their term of agreement, and will shall contain a certification by CLEC that said agreement imposes upon the Guest(s) the same terms and conditions (excluding rates) for collocation space as set forth in this Agreement. 78.3.179.3.1. As Host, CLEC will be the sole interface and responsible Party party to Embarq for the purpose of submitting applications for initial and additional equipment placements of Guest (to the extent required under other sections of this Agreement); for assessment and payment of rates and charges applicable to the Collocations space; and for the purposes of ensuring that the safety and security requirements of this Agreement are fully complied with by the Guest, its employees and agents. In making shared cage arrangements, Embarq will not increase the cost of site preparation or nonrecurring charges above thethe cost of provisioning a similar caged arrangement to a CLEC. 78.3.279.3.2. Embarq will not place unreasonable restrictions on CLEC’s use of a cage, and as such will allow CLEC to contract with other CLECs to share the cage in a sublease type arrangement. If two (2) or more CLECs that have interconnection agreements with Embarq utilize a shared collocation cage, Embarq will permit each CLEC to order UNEs and provision service from the shared collocation space, regardless of which CLEC was the original collocator. 78.3.379.3.3. If Host terminates a Collocation Arrangement, Host will provide Guest thirty (30) Days notice. Guest will assume all obligations and rights of Host as to that Collocation Arrangement if Guest remains in the Collocation Space, including payment of all charges. 78.479.4. Embarq will provide adjacent collocation arrangements (“Adjacent Arrangement”) where space within the Premises is legitimately exhausted, subject to technical feasibility. Both Parties will mutually agree on the location of the designated space on the Embarq property where the adjacent structure (such as a CEV or similar structure) will be placed. If a mutual agreement cannot be reached, Embarq will decide the location, subject to zoning or other state and local regulations and future use by Embarq or other requesting Telecommunications Carriers pursuant to an application submitted under Section 80. 181. 79.4.1. CLEC will provide a concrete pad, the structure housing the arrangement, HVAC, lighting, and all facilities that connect the structure (i.e. racking, conduits, etc.) to the Embarq point of interconnection. If Should CLEC elects elect such an option, CLEC must arrange with a third party vendor to construct an Adjacent Arrangement structure in accordance with this Agreement.