Dell Technologies Container Storage Modules Administrator Guide 1.17.0

Concepts

Container Storage Modules (CSM) build on the Container Storage Interface (CSI) to bring powerful, enterprise‑grade storage capabilities to Kubernetes environments. These software modules go beyond standard CSI functionality, giving Kubernetes users access to advanced features designed for real‑world production needs.

Dell’s primary storage platforms—PowerStore, PowerScale, PowerFlex, PowerMax, and Unity XT—can all take advantage of CSM to simplify day‑to‑day operations. With these modules, developers and platform teams can easily automate and manage capabilities such as authorization, replication, snapshotting, resiliency, and observability, helping ensure applications remain secure, reliable, and highly available.