Use a documented qualification process before committing to samples or a production order.
Request the exact part number, manufacturer, component details and product condition. Agree whether substitutions are permitted.
Write acceptance criteria around the target host and workload. A benchmark screenshot alone does not establish suitability.
Agree on the incoming inspection and traceability plan before the purchase order is finalized.
Document the responsibilities on both sides and the process for resolving a defective unit.
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