About the Solution Providers - OCP Ready™ Program
OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale and OCP Ready™ v1 Data Center Recognition Program - A collaborative initiative forged by hyperscalers specifically for colocation providers. Developed by our Data Center Facility (DCF) Project Team and drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of the hyperscale community, this program provides clear guidelines and best practices tailored to the unique requirements of colocation environments.
Colocation providers participating in the OCP Ready™ program undergo a detailed self assessment and DCF Project Team approval process, where their facilities are evaluated to ensure they meet the rigorous standards set forth by hyperscalers. From logistics, site access and base building infrastructure, to network connectivity, every aspect of the data center is scrutinized to ensure alignment with hyperscale companies' facility constraints and are compatible with OCP and industry best practices. This allows colocation providers the ability to market their facilities directly to the hyperscale audience.
There are two categories for OCP Ready™
- OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale
- OCP Ready™ v1
Upon successful completion of the assessment process, colocation providers receive the designation as an OCP OCP Ready™ for Hyperscale v2 or OCP Ready™ v1 facility, a testament to their commitment to innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. OCP Ready™ facilities are listed on the OCP Marketplace and promoted through various OCP marketing activities. The OCP Ready™ certifications not only enhances the credibility and marketability of their facilities but also opens doors to new opportunities and partnerships within the hyperscale ecosystem.
Please do not complete the requirements documents prior to having a discussion with the Foundation!
Who Should Join?
- Hyperscale Data Center Operators
- Mission Critical Engineering and Design Firms
- Real Estate Developers and Investors
- Specialized Contractors
- Enterprise Data Center Operators
- Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)
- Wholesale Data Center Providers
- Telecom and Network Service Providers
- Edge Data Center Operators
- Modular Data Center Builders
- Energy and Cooling Specialists
Have a facility certified as OCP Ready™ v1 or OCP Ready™ v2 for Hyperscale
OCP Accepted and OCP Inspired
OCP Accepted™ - A product can be recognized as OCP Accepted™ if it complies with an approved OCP specification AND design files have been contributed (Design Package Guidelines).
OCP Inspired™ - A product can be recognized as OCP Inspired™ if it complies with an approved OCP specification or other types of contribution; HOWEVER, no design files have been contributed.
OCP Accepted™ or OCP Inspired™ products have been demonstrated and meet 4 or more of the OCP tenets-efficiency, openness, impact, scale and efficiency.
All levels of OCP membership are eligible for OCP Accepted™ and OCP Inspired™ recognition.
OCP Ready
The OCP Facility Recognition program is intended to brand your facilities to be OCP Ready. Guidelines were created by our Data Center Facility Project Team and serve as a reference for data center operators and tenants who want to understand the fundamental facility requirements to deploy this gear into their IT space. Facilities that meet these guidelines and approved by the OCP DC Facilities Project receive the certification as an OCP Ready facility.