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Version: 3.2

Enable CSI in OpenShift with FlashArray

Prerequisites​

Before you install and use Portworx with CSI, ensure you meet the prerequisistes:

  • OpenShift users must use OpenShift 4.12 or higher

Overview​

The Portworx CSI Driver requires additional components called CSI Sidecars in order to function properly. To make sure these components and their dependencies are installed on your cluster, follow the instructions below.

Portworx CSI installed by default​

Starting with the Portworx Operator, CSI is enabled by default for new Portworx installations. Due to the nature of CSI and its dependencies, it is highly recommend using the Portworx Operator for installation.

note

Explicitly disabling CSI will also prevent the Pure Storage FlashArray/FlashBlade DirectAccess mode from working.