| copyright | lastupdated | keywords | subcollection | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2024-01-03 |
satellite, hybrid, multicloud, spectrum, spectrum fusion |
satellite |
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{: #host-storage-fusion}
IBM Storage Fusion is a container-native data platform for {{site.data.keyword.redhat_openshift_full}} with enterprise-grade data storage and protection services. It offers an agile way to manage, recover and access your mission-critical data as needed. {: shortdesc}
Before you can create a Location and add IBM Storage Fusion HCI virtual machines as hosts, you must first order the required hardware. Then, you can deploy Storage Fusion to your {{site.data.keyword.satelliteshort}} Location.
Get started by reviewing the benefits and solution brief of IBM Storage Fusion HCI{: external}.
Ready to order? : Contact IBM Sales{: external}
Ready to add IBM Storage Fusion HCI virtual machines as hosts? : See the IBM Storage Fusion documentation{: external} for deployment steps.
{: #fusion-whats-next-host}
Now that you added hosts to your location, you can assign them to your location control plane or to your {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} services. {: shortdesc}
- Assign hosts to the location control plane or to your {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} services.
- Create a {{site.data.keyword.satelliteshort}}-enabled {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} service, such as a {{site.data.keyword.redhat_openshift_notm}} cluster. You can even register existing {{site.data.keyword.redhat_openshift_notm}} clusters to your location to use as deployment targets.
- Manage your applications with {{site.data.keyword.satelliteshort}} Config.
- Create {{site.data.keyword.satelliteshort}} cluster storage templates.
- Learn more about the {{site.data.keyword.satelliteshort}} Link component and how you can use endpoints to manage the network traffic between your location and {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}}.
Need help? Check out Getting support where you can find information about cloud status, issues, and logging; contacting support; and setting your email notification preferences for {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}} platform-related items.