Frequently Asked Questions - Open Compute Project

We receive great questions about the OCP Solution Provider program, OCP Marketplace and the various channel related initiatives. So we put together these FAQs where you’ll find answers to common queries about program benefits, marketplace requirements, product recognition (OCP Accepted™), OCP Ready™, OCP Experience Centers and OCP S.A.F.E.™.

Whether you’re a new or existing member seeking additional information, our FAQs aim to provide clear and concise answers to assist you in maximizing the value of your involvement with OCP.

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Solution Provider

What channel initiatives are under the OCP Solution Provider program?

The OCP Marketplace – Products, facilities, services, experience centers and integrated solutions from approved OCP Solution Providers.
OCP Product Recognition (OCP Accepted™) – Formally recognized products that meet approved OCP Contributions.
OCP Ready™ Data Center Self-Certification – OCP self-certified data centers that meet hyperscale requirements for colocation facilities.
OCP Experience Centers – Member-led labs, testing facilities and showrooms that provide hands-on access to OCP recognized products and solutions.
OCP S.A.F.E.™ – The OCP Security Appraisal Framework and Enablement Program ensures security assurance for device firmware.

What agreements do I need to sign to become an OCP Solution Provider?

Your organization must be an OCP Member.
Sign OCP Solution Provider Agreement.
Pay the corresponding Solution Provider fee based on your membership level.

OCP Marketplace

Do I have to be a member of the OCP to list products, solutions and services on the OCP Marketplace?

Is there a fee for the OCP Marketplace?

For Silver, Gold or Platinum OCP members, the Solution Provider program is included as a benefit.
For Bronze level members, there is an annual fee of $5,000 USD per year,in addition to your annual membership fee.
For members of our OCP Startup program, the fee to join the Solution Provider program, including the Marketplace, is dependent on your company’s startup level. Additional details on the OCP Startup program can be found here.
The fees and benefits are listed here on the OCP site.

How many OCP recognized products can I list on the OCP Marketplace?

How many views does the OCP Marketplace receive?

As an OCP Solution Provider, can I see how many people have viewed my listing on the OCP Marketplace?

As an OCP Solution Provider can I see which specific company has viewed my products on the Marketplace?

Product Recognition Program (OCP Accepted™)

What is the OCP product recognition program?

This program is designed to brand/recognize those products which align with an OCP approved contribution. It allows our members to brand/promote their products and association with the OCP. It also helps potential adopters identify products and suppliers who are approved OCP Solution Providers with products which align with OCP approved contributions. Recognized OCP products carry the OCP Accepted™ logo issued by the OCP Foundation.

What level of OCP Membership do I need to be eligible for product recognition?

What does it mean to be recognized as OCP Accepted™?

Do I need to disclose my design files to obtain OCP recognition for my product?

How do I find a list of contributions to review to see if my product aligns with a current approved contribution or specification?

What is the process for receiving product recognition and what should I provide to the OCP Foundation for the process? (OCP Accepted™)

Reach out to the OCP Foundation team ([email protected]) to begin the discovery process.
Provide the relevant collateral to the OCP Foundation team for review:
- Product datasheet and/or link to your product.
- Indicate the OCP approved specification or other type of contribution with which your product aligns. (choose from the OCP Contributions database).
Once approved, you will sign the Solution Provider agreement (if not a current member of the SP program) and the certification mark agreement. These certification agreements indicate that your products align with an approved OCP contribution.

Can I list my OCP Accepted™ recognized products on the OCP Marketplace?

What collateral is needed to list products on the Marketplace?

Name of the product, solution or service you want to list.
Description of the products and services provided – it is recommended that this be robust content, with lots of detail as it will aid in search engine optimization.
1-3 photos.
1-2 videos (optional).
Link to your site to redirect people, ideally a landing page for that specific item.
Contact email or link to contact form for those interested in reaching out.
Company logo.

What qualifies as an Integrated Solution for the OCP Marketplace?

OCP Ready™ v1 and OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale

How long does it take to go through the self-certification process?

What is the difference between the OCP Ready™ v1 and OCP Ready v2 for Hyperscale certification?

The OCP Ready program’s v1 data center self-certification set the foundation for giving recognition to data centers that can support OCP recognized hardware inc. Open Rack. v2 (OCP Ready for Hyperscale) builds on this foundation with more rigorous standards to meet the demands of hyperscale operators utilizing colocation data centers. The transition from v1 to v2 reflects a shift towards multi-tenant data centers accommodating the larger scale, higher density, and more advanced infrastructure requirements of hyperscale operations.

Are the facility site assessments made publicly available?

Do I need to become an OCP Solution Provider to achieve OCP Ready™ certification for my facility?

Do you send someone on-site to audit the data center facility for certification?

Do I need to self-certify for OCP Ready™ v1 first before certifying for OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale?

Is it possible to self-certify a data center facility for liquid cooling readiness?

Are OCP Ready™ Data Centers listed on the OCP Marketplace?

What collateral is needed to list an OCP Ready™ Data Center on the Marketplace?

Name of the data center that was certified.
Description of the data center facility and services provided – it is recommended that this be robust content, with lots of detail as it will aid in search engine optimization.
1-3 photos.
1-2 videos (optional)
Link to your site to redirect people, ideally a landing page for that specific item.
Contact email or link to contact form for those interested in reaching out.
Company logo.

How much information do I need to share in the OCP Ready™ presentation to the DC Facilities Project?

OCP Ready for Hyperscale Presentation by Aligned Data Centers

KAO Data Presentation starts at 12.38 minutes into the call

Hydro66 Presentation starts at 42.46 minutes into the call

OCP Experience Centers

Do I need to become an OCP Solution Provider to host an OCP Experience Center?

Do I control access to visit my OCP Experience Center or do I have to open this up to anyone?

Do I have to supply all the hardware to host an OCP Experience Center?

Does the OCP Experience Center have to be a physical venue or can it be virtual?

Who approves an OCP Experience Center?

What are the fees to host an OCP Experience Center?

Does the OCP Foundation help to market the OCP Experience Centers?

Are OCP Experience Centers listed on the OCP Marketplace?

What collateral is need to list the OCP Experience Center on the Marketplace?

Name of the center.
Description of the center and services provided – it is recommended that this be robust content, with lots of detail as it will aid in search engine optimization.
1-3 photos.
1-2 videos (optional).
Link to your site to redirect people, ideally a landing page for that specific item.
Contact email or link to contact form for those interested in reaching out.
Company logo.

OCP S.A.F.E.™

Do I have to be an OCP Solution Provider to be an approved Security Review Provider (SRP)?

How are SRP’s evaluated and approved?

How do I find a list of the OCP Approved SRP’s?

Are OCP S.A.F.E.™ products listed on the OCP Marketplace?

Contact Us

Who can I contact for questions about the OCP?