Data Foundation Storage

This section answers questions that are related to storage in IBM Fusion.

  1. Can I install the Data Foundation service to use HDD disks?
    Yes, the HDD is supported for development purpose. Use the SSD for production.
  2. Does the Data Foundation support Object Storage?
    Yes, the Data Foundation support Object Storage.

  3. What is the supported Data Foundation version?
    The Data Foundation version is the same as the OpenShift® Container Platform version, for example, on OpenShift Container Platform 4.16, install Data Foundation 4.16.

    For a complete list of supported versions, see Support matrix for IBM Fusion HCI System versions.

  4. What is the difference between Fusion Data Foundation and Red Hat® OpenShift Data Foundation?
    The Fusion Data Foundation and Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation have the same functions. The Fusion Data Foundation includes the Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation Advanced subscription. The Fusion Data Foundation image is from the IBM image repository and the Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation image from Red Hat image repository.

  5. What levels of encryption are supported?
    Both cluster-wide encryption and storageclass encryption are supported.

  6. How to handle and support key management?
    Support is available for external Key Management System, either HashiCorp Vault or Thales CipherTrust Manager.

  7. Does Fusion Data Foundation support encryption of data in flight?
    Yes, it utilizes Transport Layer Security (TLS).