Red Hat Openshift Data Foundation
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What is Red Hat Openshift Data Foundation
Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) is software-defined storage for Red Hat OpenShift that provides persistent storage services for containerized applications. It supports block, file, and S3-compatible object storage and is commonly used for stateful workloads, data services, and platform storage on OpenShift clusters across on-premises and cloud environments. The product is typically operated by platform engineering and infrastructure teams and integrates with Kubernetes storage primitives (such as CSI) and OpenShift management workflows.
Unified block, file, object
ODF provides multiple storage interfaces in one platform, including S3-compatible object storage alongside block and file. This reduces the need to deploy separate storage products for different workload types within OpenShift. It fits environments where teams want consistent storage operations across clusters rather than relying on separate cloud object storage services.
Deep OpenShift integration
ODF is designed to run on OpenShift and integrates with Kubernetes-native provisioning and lifecycle management. It supports dynamic provisioning for persistent volumes and aligns with OpenShift operational tooling and upgrade practices. This can simplify day-2 operations compared with managing external storage systems that are not Kubernetes-native.
Hybrid and on-prem deployment
ODF can be deployed in customer-controlled environments, including on-premises and edge locations, where managed cloud storage services may not be available or may not meet data residency requirements. It supports building storage services close to applications running on OpenShift clusters. This is useful for organizations standardizing on OpenShift across multiple infrastructure footprints.
OpenShift dependency
ODF is primarily intended for Red Hat OpenShift and is not a general-purpose storage platform for heterogeneous Kubernetes distributions. Organizations running multiple container platforms may need additional storage products or separate operational models. This can increase complexity compared with using a standalone object storage service that is independent of the container platform.
Operational complexity at scale
Running software-defined storage inside Kubernetes introduces operational considerations such as capacity planning, failure domain design, and performance tuning. Teams may need storage expertise in addition to Kubernetes administration to operate it reliably at scale. This can be more involved than consuming fully managed cloud storage offerings.
Resource and hardware requirements
ODF typically requires dedicated cluster resources (CPU, memory, and storage devices) and benefits from careful hardware selection to meet performance and resiliency goals. In smaller clusters, the overhead of running storage services can be significant relative to application workloads. Hardware constraints can limit achievable throughput and latency compared with specialized external storage systems.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Included with Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus (no separate public price) | Core storage services: RWO (block, file), RWX (shared file), S3-compatible object storage, internal on-cluster storage, volume snapshots, cluster-wide encryption, multicloud object gateway, native namespace backup and recovery. (See Red Hat datasheet.) |
| Advanced | Pricing not published publicly — contact Red Hat sales | Adds advanced security, multicluster workload support, disaster recovery, standalone and mixed-use storage support, multicluster dashboards and enhanced data services. Available as part of OpenShift Platform Plus bundles or as an Advanced bundle. (See Red Hat datasheet and press release.) |
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