SUSE Storage (formerly Longhorn)
Cloud-native Storage for Kubernetes
SUSE Storage delivers a powerful cloud-native distributed storage platform for Kubernetes that can run anywhere. When combined with Rancher, SUSE Storage makes the deployment of highly available persistent block storage in your Kubernetes environment easy, fast and reliable.
Simplify Your Kubernetes Storage
Storage shouldn’t be complicated, and with SUSE Storage it’s not. SUSE Storage gives your teams a reliable, simple and easy-to-operate storage solution. Deployed with a single click from the Rancher application catalog, it provides you with the ability to secure, provision and back up your storage across any Kubernetes cluster.
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A CNCF Incubating Project
Longhorn was donated to the CNCF in 2017 as the Longhorn project.
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Intuitive Dashboard
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Easy 1-Click Deployment
Matt Esser, portfolio manager – global IT platforms | Viasat
"SUSE has helped us achieve exponential growth in microservices, further supporting our market leadership and cutting-edge IT solutions in telco, aerospace and tech sectors."
Bring Your Storage to SUSE. Trusted and Ready.
Low-latency storage for virtualization and container workloads.
CSI- Compatible
Easily integrate existing storage with CSI drivers. Native support for snapshots and volume clones simplifies VM protection.
Certified
Partner-certified for compliance and data resilience. Built-in synchronous replication keeps volumes available.
Validated
Tested with top vendors for piece of mind: Dell Technologies, NetApp, HPE, Oracle, Portworx by Pure Storage
Get Started with SUSE Storage
Consulting
Your modernization journey is as unique as your business. We work with you and your team to identify starting points, design solutions, implement best practices, and optimize for continual success. Learn More
Training Services
If skills are inhibiting your transformation, SUSE Training is your answer. Our comprehensive portfolio of courses and certification paths provide the training that fits your needs, your schedule, and your business. Learn More
Support Services
Extend your SUSE support with direct, named access to a resource who knows you, your team, and your infrastructure. Keep up with the pace of change and customer expectations, while still taking care of everyday business. Learn More
Quick Start
SUSE Storage is 100% open source software and can be deployed using SUSE Rancher Prime from core to cloud to edge. Quick StartBlog
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