Unlocking scalability and automation in Kubernetes with COSI and X10000

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Get an inside look at the introduction of COSI driver support by HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000. COSI offers a Kubernetes-native, standardized approach to provisioning, managing, and consuming storage. Learn more now.  – By Chad Browninger, HPE Principal Product Manager, Storage Infrastructure & Data Analytics

HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 now supports COSI drivers

The Kubernetes ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and Container Object Storage Interface (COSI) is at the forefront of modernizing how applications interact with S3-compatible object storage. COSI is more than just a new Kubernetes standard. It’s revolutionizing scalable storage provisioning, automation, and multi-cloud portability. By integrating HPE COSI drivers with HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000, enterprises can seamlessly scale object storage alongside Kubernetes workloads, ensuring high performance, automation, and cost-efficient scalability.

Eliminating storage challenges with HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 and COSI

When it comes to simplifying and scaling object storage in Kubernetes, the introduction of COSI driver support for the X10000 is a milestone. Launched in November 2024, the solution is tailor-made for organizations seeking a seamless, cloud-native object storage experience that scales with AI/ML, analytics, and dynamic containerized applications.

Unlike traditional storage solutions, the X10000 is an S3-compatible, all-flash object storage platform designed for the most demanding workloads, including active data lakes, digital repositories, and scalable data protection workflows. Its disaggregated architecture ensures independent scaling of performance and capacity, eliminating bottlenecks and maintaining 6x faster performance than leading competitors.

Kubernetes workloads dynamically scale based on application demand, and COSI bridges the gap between Kubernetes-native operations and high-performance, automated object storage. Here’s how:

• Seamless object storage integration: COSI enables fully automated bucket provisioning and lifecycle management within Kubernetes, reducing storage complexity.
• Scalability without bottlenecks: The X10000’s disaggregated design scales non-disruptively, ensuring Kubernetes applications never hit storage limits.
• Optimized AI/ML and analytics pipelines: High-performance, low-latency object storage ensures real-time data processing without compromise.

Automating object storage with HPE COSI drivers

The HPE COSI Driver is a Kubernetes-native solution that automates object storage provisioning while enhancing multi-cloud portability and operational efficiency. Developers no longer need to manually configure object storage – COSI enables on-demand provisioning, automated access control, and standardized bucket management. Here are the key benefits of COSI with the X10000:

• Automated bucket provisioning: Storage is dynamically allocated and scaled as Kubernetes workloads grow, eliminating manual intervention.
• Seamless integration: Managing S3-compatible buckets becomes as simple as managing other Kubernetes resources using kubectl.
• Multi-cluster data sharing: COSI abstracts storage layers to ensure consistent object storage access across hybrid and multi-cloud Kubernetes clusters.
• Security simplified: Integrated access control and credential management streamline permissions and reduce misconfigurations.

Scalable storage for a cloud-native future

Imagine a cloud-native infrastructure where object storage scales dynamically based on workload demands—without administrative bottlenecks. With the X10000 and COSI drivers, enterprises can:

• Provision dedicated S3 buckets for applications in real-time, ensuring efficient data management for analytics, AI/ML, and backup workflows.
• Scale object storage non-disruptively to handle everything from small metadata files to massive data lakes.
• Optimize cost and compliance by leveraging automated bucket lifecycle policies, tagging, and multi-cloud replication.
• Enable self-service storage for developers, eliminating delays and improving operational efficiency.

Ready to learn more? 

HPE is committed to providing a cloud-native object storage experience that integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes and modern application architectures. By combining X10000 with COSI drivers, enterprises unlock a future-ready, scalable, and fully automated object storage infrastructure – optimized for the evolving demands of cloud-native workloads.

Explore HPE COSI Driver and learn how to deploy scalable, S3-compatible object storage with the X10000:

• ArtifactHub - Helm Package
• HPE COSI Documentation
• Open-Source Repository
• Co-Deployment Solutions
• Quay.io Build Images

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Meet Storage Experts blogger Chad Browninger, HPE Principal Product Manager, Storage Infrastructure & Data Analytics

Chad is a product leader focused on storage, cloud-native solutions, and data management. He drives innovation in platform services, automation, and AI-driven insights. At HPE, he leads storage solutions for the Alletra Storage X10000. Connect with Chad on LinkedIn.

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