# Cost-Efficient AI Infrastructure Sourcing

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New equipment and components are the focus. Consider procurement cost, compatibility, quality and delivery in one plan.

## From China's supply networksto your AI infrastructure equipment list

Access China's manufacturing and supply resources to coordinate procurement of CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, servers, memory, storage, networking, power supplies and cooling.

Compare suppliers, choose suitable configurations, consolidate orders and phase supply to support budget and development goals. New equipment is the main purchasing scope; stock and used products meet separately agreed supplementary needs.

## Six factors shaping total project procurement cost

### Supply Network Coordination

Engage manufacturers and suppliers by model, quantity, source and lead time, comparing executable supply terms.

### Configuration & Compatibility

Select for the actual application, interfaces, power and cooling to reduce mismatches and duplicate purchases.

### Systems & Component Matching

Bring chips, memory, storage, networking, power and cooling into one list, checking accessories and revisions.

### Volume Purchasing & Phased Supply

Discuss volume pricing, first-batch validation and subsequent deliveries around quantities and construction progress.

### International Landed Cost

Define responsibility for goods, packaging, freight, insurance, duties, import taxes and service fees.

### Lifecycle Cost

Compare warranty, after-sales, energy consumption, replacements and maintenance to assess costs after purchase.

## Equipment budgets can form part of investment and financing plans

Projects involving new builds, expansion or acquisitions can submit equipment lists and capital needs together. Align scope, investment amount, funding availability, equipment delivery and acceptance milestones. Supply and investment terms are confirmed separately.

Cost advantages are assessed for the specific model, quantity, configuration, delivery and warranty terms. No fixed savings percentage is assumed.