Support Matrix
Storage Platforms
Prerequisites | PowerStore | PowerScale | PowerFlex | PowerMax | Unity XT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Version | 3.5, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1 | OneFS 9.4, 9.5.0.x (x >= 5), 9.7, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.11 |
3.6.x, 4.5.x, 4.6.x | Unisphere 10.0, 10.1, 10.2 | 5.3.x, 5.4.x, 5.5 |
OS Dependencies | iscsi-initiator-utils multipathd nvme-cli nfs-utils |
nfs-utils | SDC | iscsi-initiator-utils multipathd or powerpath nvme-cli nfs-utils |
iscsi-initiator-utils multipathd nfs-utils |
Notes:
- Install only the OS dependencies for the protocols you use (e.g., skip
nvme-cli
if NVMe isn’t used). - Always use the CSM and Kubernetes API for storage operations.
- Changes made outside these tools (like using storage array GUIs or CLIs) won’t be reflected in Kubernetes, leading to inaccurate metadata and state information.
- If you make external changes, manually update the Kubernetes cluster to keep everything in sync.
Container Orchestrator Platforms
Platform | Version |
---|---|
Kubernetes | 1.32, 1.33, 1.34 |
Red Hat OpenShift | 4.18, 4.19 |
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine | 3.7.x |
Notes:
- CSM Authorization Server v2 is supported on Red Hat OpenShift.
OpenShift Virtualization
Version | Capability | PowerStore | PowerScale | PowerFlex | PowerMax | Unity XT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.18 - 4.19 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | |
4.18 - 4.19 | Observability |
No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
4.18 - 4.19 | Authorization - v2.x |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
4.18 - 4.19 | Resiliency |
Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
4.18 - 4.19 | Replication (Metro) |
Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
Note: Replication with Sync/Async modes is not supported.
Note: PowerStore does not support VM cloning or VM snapshot operations while Metro replication is enabled.
Tested Host Operating Systems
Container Storage Modules doesn’t officially support specific operating systems, but the following are known to work:
- RedHat CoreOS (RHCOS) as supported by OpenShift Container Platform
- RHEL 8+
- SLES 15SP5
- Ubuntu 22.04
Notes:
- Ensure the host OS/version aligns with Dell Storage platform support. Check E-Lab Navigator for details.
- OS versions not listed must be self-certified using Cert-CSI. It’s recommended to use OS versions that haven’t reached end of life.
Helm Compatibility
Module | PowerStore | PowerScale | PowerFlex | PowerMax | Unity XT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Authorization v2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Replication | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Observability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Resiliency | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Operator Compatibility
Module | PowerStore | PowerScale | PowerFlex | PowerMax | Unity XT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Authorization v2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Replication | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Observability | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Resiliency | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
OpenShift Compatibility with Operator
OpenShift Version | Operator / CSM Combination |
---|---|
4.14 | 1.4.4 / 1.10.2 1.5.1 / 1.10.2 1.6.1 / 1.11.1 1.7.0 / 1.12 1.8.1 / 1.13.1 1.9.1 / 1.14.1 1.10.0 / 1.15 |
4.16 | 1.6.1 / 1.11.1 1.7.0 / 1.12 1.8.1 / 1.13.1 1.9.1 / 1.14.1 1.10.0 / 1.15 |
4.17 | 1.6.1 / 1.11.1 1.7.0 / 1.12 1.8.1 / 1.13.1 1.9.1 / 1.14.1 1.10.0 / 1.15 |
4.18 | 1.6.1 / 1.11.1 1.7.0 / 1.12 1.8.1 / 1.13.1 1.9.1 / 1.14.1 1.10.0 / 1.15 |
4.19 | 1.8.1 / 1.13.1 1.9.1 / 1.14.1 1.10.0 / 1.15 |
Note:
- Refer our supported Orchestration platform. While the Operator may be displayed, it does not necessarily mean it has been fully qualified by us.
Installation Wizard Compatibility
Drivers
Wizard | PowerStore | PowerScale | PowerFlex | PowerMax | Unity XT |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Helm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Operator | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |