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Super Micro enters $600M data center lease in Vernon, CA; sublicenses to Lambda
Super Micro Computer, Inc.
- Leased 21 MW of colocation space from 4701 Santa Fe, LLC for 10 years; aggregate obligation ~$600M.
- Immediately sublicensed all rights and obligations to Lambda, Inc.; Lambda pays monthly charges plus additional fee.
- SMCI retains default risk: if SMCI defaults, supplier can accelerate payments, but SMCI may seek reimbursement from Lambda.
- Arrangement effectively passes operational and cost exposure to Lambda while SMCI facilitates capacity.