BESS Self-Qualification GuidelinesAppendix

Appendix E: DCE BESS Equipment Qualification Process

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NVIDIA defines the bar. Independent testing labs verify. OEMs prove compliance directly to their customer. Marketplace listing is recognition of a process completed — not the gate that allows it.

Roles with Qualification vs. Listing

PartyRole in the ProcessKey Responsibilities
NVIDIAAuthors the criteria. Hosts the marketplace. Reviews the lab report at the end of the cycle.Publishes PRD & test procedures; qualifies third-party labs; reviews final compliance package; lists qualified product (best effort).
BESS OEMDesigns and builds the BESS. Owns compliance — responds line by line and engages the lab.Responds to PRD (C / D / E); provides EMT model & disclosures; contracts an approved test lab; presents results to customer.
Test LabCan be in-house or independent of the OEM, with NVIDIA approvals. Executes the twelve qualification tests and issues the compliance report.Bench, HIL, factory or field test; EMT model validation; raw data + plots per Appendix A; per-test pass / fail with evidence.
CustomerReviews the lab report against site needs. Issues the site acceptance that unlocks deployment.Reviews compliance evidence; validates site-level integration; commissions in the field; issues site acceptance.

The following steps outline the process for submitting completed test reports to NVIDIA for listing on its Marketplace website.

Step 1: Login to NVOnline

Navigate to the NVOnline portal. From the top navigation bar, select the appropriate site for your company. Use the Content Library to access reference documents such as platform design guides and related specifications.

NVOnline partner portal

Step 2: Navigate to Report a Bug

From the NVOnline homepage, click the “Bug” menu in the top navigation bar and select “Report a Bug” from the dropdown menu.

NVOnline filing bug

Step 3: Fill in the Bug Report Form

Complete the “Report a Bug” form.

Common Form Fields

  • Problem Type: Select “Qualification Review” from the dropdown
  • Severity: Low
  • Priority: 3 - Low
  • Divisions: Select your company site from the dropdown
  • Issue Type: Select “Qualification-Review-Issue”
  • Product Segment: Select “Other”
  • Focus Area: Select “DC Infrastructure” and then “BESS” from the subcategory dropdown

Synopsis Format by Use Case

The Synopsis field (200 characters maximum) must follow one of these formats:

  • Qualification Review: Facilities Level - <Supplier Company Name> DC Infrastructure BESS Review

Step 4: Enter BESS-Specific Description (Qualification Review)

For Qualification Review submissions, enter the following information in the Description field. Items marked with <attachment> must be uploaded as file attachments:

  1. Subject: Facilities Level - <Supplier Company Name> DC Infrastructure BESS Review
  2. MPN: <Supplier part number>
  3. Revision: <version>
  4. SPEC: Supplier SPEC <attachment>
  5. 3D CAD: Supplier CAD <attachment>
  6. 2D Drawing: Supplier 2D <attachment>
  7. Self Validation Report: Supplier performance validation report per BESS Self-Qualification Guidelines <attachment>

Step 5: Add Members, Upload Attachments, and Submit

Before submitting the bug, complete the following:

  1. Add Members: In the Cc Details section, add all relevant NVIDIA and partner team members who should be notified of this submission.
  2. Upload Attachments: In the Attachments section, drag and drop or browse to upload all design files referenced in the description (SPEC, 3D CAD, 2D Drawing, Self Validation Report).
  3. Submit: Once all details are filled in and attachments are uploaded, click the “Submit Bug” button. You may also use “Save as draft” to save your progress before submitting.

NVOnline bug form

After submission, you can add comments and upload additional attachments through the Comments section.

NVOnline bug form

Step 6: View Bug Status and Add Comments

After submitting, you can track your submission and provide additional information:

  1. View Bug Status: Navigate to Bug > “View Bug Status” in the top menu. Search by Bug ID, synopsis, or other criteria. Click on the Bug ID to view full details.
  2. Add Comments: From the bug detail page, scroll to the Comment Log section and click “Add Comment” to upload additional attachments or provide updates.
Confidentiality

All submitted information is confidential and viewable only by the submitting partner and NVIDIA.

NVBug Notifications

Users receive system notifications (via email) whenever their NVBug submission is updated. These notifications include status changes, new comments, and resolution updates.

NVOnline Site Setup for Partners

Partners must have their NVOnline site properly configured to submit qualification bugs. The site must have “Customer Bug Forms Setup” enabled. The Qualification Review Bug Forms / Problem Types must also be activated.

Ensure the “Active” checkbox is selected. Contact your NVIDIA partner representative if your site is not configured correctly.