DataCore launches Puls8, a storage platform designed for Kubernetes that delivers persistent storage with NVMe performance and high availability for stateful workloads.
DataCore has launched Puls8, a storage platform tailored for Kubernetes environments. The platform provides support for (container-based) applications that require constant access to data, such as databases, AI/ML applications, and real-time analytics. Puls8 is based on OpenEBS and aligns with automated Kubernetes practices. Open EBS is an open-source project from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
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DataCore developed the platform to bypass the limitations of traditional storage solutions in cloud-native infrastructure. By using NVMe storage, Puls8 offers low latency and consistent performance. The storage volumes remain available even when pods move within the cluster, ensuring application continuity. In addition, Puls8 includes features such as volume replication and automatic failover to ensure availability in the event of failures.
Integration
Puls8 integrates with common Kubernetes tools for backup, observation, and management, such as Veeam Kasten, Velero, Prometheus, and Grafana. The platform also supports Kubernetes distributions such as Red Hat OpenShift. Additional functionalities include encryption with external key systems, protection against node failure, and a user-friendly management interface.
After tests with customers at the end of 2025, Puls8 is now being deployed commercially. The solution is available to DataCore customers.