Overview

Dell Container Storage Modules
Dell Container Storage Modules (CSM) Operator is a Kubernetes Operator that can be used to install and manage Dell’s CSI drivers and CSM modules for Dell PowerScale, Dell PowerFlex, Dell PowerStore, Dell PowerMax and Dell Unity XT. By using Dell CSM Operator, enterprises can quickly and easily deploy the Authorization and Replication CSM modules for PowerScale, making it easy for DevOps teams to build and optimize their Kubernetes workloads using enterprise-grade storage while consistently aligning with the desired outcomes of the organization.

This operator is available as a community operator for both upstream Kubernetes and Openshift. The operator can be deployed via OperatorHub.io. using Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM).

Provides persistent container storage through CSI drivers

Dell Container Storage Modules Operator is built using the operator framework and runs custom Kubernetes controllers to manage the driver installations. These drivers managed by the Dell Container Storage Modules Operator handle the provisioning operations requested by the user.

Dell Container Storage Modules Operator uses Kubernetes CRDs (Custom Resource Definitions) to define a manifest that describes the deployment specifications for each driver to be deployed. These controllers listen for any create/update/delete request for the respective CRDs and try to reconcile the request.

More information about the support can be found at: OpenShift |

Compatibility matrix

This matrix displays product versions and their claimed compatibility with Red Hat platforms, as provided by the partner through Partner Validations and the Red Hat Certifications.

Partner product version	Red Hat platform	Certification type
1.17.0	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.21	Certified
1.10.0	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19	Certified
1.10.1	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19	Certified
-	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18	Certified

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Resources

Repository Dell Technologies Container Storage Modules Operator
Supported Platforms Supported platforms for Dell Container Storage Modules Operator
Installation Installation instructions for Dell Container Storage Modules Operator
Support Support and Feedback
CSM Authorization Documenation for CSM Authorization
CSM Observability Documentation for CSM Observability

Certifications

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Red Hat certified products are tested to meet Red Hat’s criteria and supported as defined in the Red Hat Collaborative Support Process.

Partner validated products are tested by Red Hat Partners and supported as defined in the Red Hat Third Party Component Policy.

Certification standards

Runs on OpenShift
Fully containerized
Continuous vulnerability scans
Collaborative support
Meets best practicesThe certified software follows Red Hat’s best practices for deployment on Red Hat OpenShift clusters.

Product

Partner product version

Certification type

Level

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.21

Architecture: x86_64

1.17.0

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified


	4.21
Executable files on a volume	-
FSGroup	-
Live migration	-
Persistent volumes	-
Raw block VM disks	-
Raw block mode	-
ReadWriteMany access mode	-
Storage-assisted cloning	-
Topology	-
Use volume from multiple pods on a node	-
VM snapshots	-
Volume can run on single node	-
Volume cloning	-
Volume expansion for controller	-
Volume expansion for node	-
Volume limits	-
Volume snapshots	-

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19

Architecture: x86_64

1.10.0

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19

Architecture: x86_64

1.10.1

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18

Architecture: x86_64

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified

Certified components

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FAQs

What RedHat Openshift platforms are supported for the v1.0.0 release?

With the current v1.12.x release, support is available for RedHat Openshift v4.18 - v4.21

For the latest support information, please refer to: Support Matrix |

What Dell CSI drivers are currently supported with Dell Container Storage Modules Operator v1.12.x?

With the current v1.12.x release, The following drivers are supported

Dell CSM driver for Powerscale
Dell CSM driver for Powerflex
Dell CSM driver for Powerstore
Dell CSM driver for Powermax
Dell CSM driver for Unity XT

What Dell CSM Modules are supported with Dell Container Storage Modules Operator v1.12.x?

With the current v1.12.x release, the following are the supported modules for the Dell CSI drivers:

CSM Driver for Dell Technologies PowerScale
- CSM Authorization v2.x
- CSM Replication
- CSM Observability
- CSM Resiliency
CSM Driver for Dell Technologies PowerFlex
- CSM Authorization v2.x
- CSM Replication
- CSM Observability
- CSM Resiliency
CSM Driver for Dell Technologies PowerStore
- CSM Resiliency
CSM Driver for Dell Technologies PowerMax
- CSM Authorization v2.x
- CSM Replication
- CSM Observability
- CSM Resiliency
CSM Driver for Dell Technologies Unity XT

For the latest support information, please refer to: Support Matrix |

Compatibility matrix

This matrix displays product versions and their claimed compatibility with Red Hat platforms, as provided by the partner through Partner Validations and the Red Hat Certifications.

Partner product version	Red Hat platform	Certification type
1.17.0	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.21	Certified
1.10.0	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19	Certified
1.10.1	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19	Certified
-	Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18	Certified

Certifications

Learn about Red Hat Certification and Partner Validation

Certification standards

Runs on OpenShift
Fully containerized
Continuous vulnerability scans
Collaborative support
Meets best practicesThe certified software follows Red Hat’s best practices for deployment on Red Hat OpenShift clusters.

Product

Partner product version

Certification type

Level

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.21

Architecture: x86_64

1.17.0

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified


	4.21
Executable files on a volume	-
FSGroup	-
Live migration	-
Persistent volumes	-
Raw block VM disks	-
Raw block mode	-
ReadWriteMany access mode	-
Storage-assisted cloning	-
Topology	-
Use volume from multiple pods on a node	-
VM snapshots	-
Volume can run on single node	-
Volume cloning	-
Volume expansion for controller	-
Volume expansion for node	-
Volume limits	-
Volume snapshots	-

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19

Architecture: x86_64

1.10.0

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.19

Architecture: x86_64

1.10.1

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.18

Architecture: x86_64

RHOCP 4 Application

Certified

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Dell Container Storage Modules Certified

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