# Store the Redpanda Data Directory in PersistentVolumes > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/llms.txt). Component-specific: [streaming-full.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming-full.txt) --- title: Store the Redpanda Data Directory in PersistentVolumes latest-redpanda-tag: v24.3.9 latest-console-tag: v3.7.3 latest-operator-version: v26.1.4 # EOL = End-of-Life (support lifecycle status) page-is-nearing-eol: "false" page-is-past-eol: "true" page-eol-date: December 3, 2025 latest-connect-version: 4.93.0 docname: kubernetes/storage/k-persistent-storage page-component-name: streaming page-version: "24.3" page-component-version: "24.3" page-component-title: Streaming page-relative-src-path: kubernetes/storage/k-persistent-storage.adoc page-edit-url: https://github.com/redpanda-data/docs/edit/v/24.3/modules/manage/pages/kubernetes/storage/k-persistent-storage.adoc description: Learn how to configure Redpanda to store the data directory in Kubernetes PersistentVolumes with a static provisioner or a dynamic provisioner. page-git-created-date: "2024-01-04" page-git-modified-date: "2024-09-17" support-status: past end-of-life --- You can configure Redpanda to use Kubernetes [PersistentVolumes](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/24.3/manage/kubernetes/storage/k-volume-types/) (PV) to store the Redpanda data directory using either a static provisioner or a dynamic provisioner. ## [](#prerequisites)Prerequisites You must have the following: - Kubernetes cluster: Ensure you have a running Kubernetes cluster, either locally, such as with minikube or kind, or remotely. - [Kubectl](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/#kubectl): Ensure you have the `kubectl` command-line tool installed and configured to communicate with your cluster. - Storage resources: You need to set up the necessary storage resources in your Kubernetes cluster. - File system: Ensure that the chosen volume is on an ext4 or XFS file system. ## [](#configure-rp)Configure Redpanda to use PersistentVolumes Both the Redpanda Helm chart and the Redpanda custom resource provide an interface for configuring persistent storage. These are the default settings: ### Helm + Operator `redpanda-cluster.yaml` ```yaml apiVersion: cluster.redpanda.com/v1alpha2 kind: Redpanda metadata: name: redpanda spec: chartRef: {} clusterSpec: storage: persistentVolume: enabled: true size: 20Gi storageClass: "" labels: {} annotations: {} ``` ```bash kubectl apply -f redpanda-cluster.yaml --namespace ``` ### Helm #### --values `redpanda-persistent-storage.yaml` ```yaml storage: persistentVolume: enabled: true size: 20Gi storageClass: "" labels: {} annotations: {} ``` ```bash helm upgrade --install redpanda redpanda/redpanda --namespace --create-namespace \ --values redpanda-persistent-storage.yaml --reuse-values ``` #### --set ```bash helm upgrade --install redpanda redpanda/redpanda \ --namespace \ --create-namespace \ --set storage.persistentVolume.enabled=true \ --set storage.persistentVolume.size=20Gi \ --set storage.persistentVolume.storageClass="" \ --set storage.persistentVolume.labels={} \ --set storage.persistentVolume.annotations={} ``` - `storage.persistentVolume.enabled`: Determines if a PersistentVolumeClaim (PVC) should be created for the Redpanda data directory. When set to `true`, a PVC is created. - `storage.persistentVolume.size`: The size of the PVC. By default, it’s set to `20Gi`, indicating a volume of 20 Gigabytes. Your underlying PV or StorageClass must support this size. - `storage.persistentVolume.storageClass`: Specifies the StorageClass name for the PVC. If set to `"-"`, dynamic provisioning is disabled. Leaving it undefined or empty uses the default dynamic provisioner. - `storage.persistentVolume.labels`: For adding additional labels to the created PVC. - `storage.persistentVolume.annotations`: For adding additional annotations to the created PVC. ## [](#verify-persistentvolumeclaims)Verify PersistentVolumeClaims After configuring Redpanda for persistent storage, verify that the Redpanda Pods have claimed the required PV. 1. Use the following command to list the PVCs in your cluster: ```bash kubectl get pvc --namespace ``` Ensure that the PVCs related to Redpanda are in the Bound state and note the PVs they’re bound to. 2. Choose a Pod and describe it: ```bash kubectl describe pod --namespace ``` In the output, ensure the PVC is mounted to the correct path and that the source PV matches what you’ve configured. ## [](#suggested-reading)Suggested reading - [Supported Volume Types for Data in Redpanda](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/24.3/manage/kubernetes/storage/k-volume-types/) - For more details about PersistentVolumes, see the [Kubernetes documentation](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/storage/persistent-volumes/). - [Redpanda Helm Specification](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/24.3/reference/k-redpanda-helm-spec/) - [Redpanda CRD Reference](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/24.3/reference/k-crd/) ## [](#next-steps)Next Steps - After setting up persistent storage for Redpanda, monitor your storage usage. Monitoring storage helps to detect issues early, optimize performance, and plan capacity changes. - [Monitor disk usage](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/24.3/manage/kubernetes/monitoring/#infrastructure-resources) in Redpanda. - [Volume health monitoring](https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/storage/volume-health-monitoring/) in Kubernetes. - Enable [rack awareness](https://docs.redpanda.com/streaming/24.3/manage/kubernetes/k-rack-awareness/) to minimize data loss in the event of a rack failure. ## Suggested labs - [Redpanda Iceberg Docker Compose Example](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs/docker-compose/iceberg/) - [Enable Unified Identity with Azure Entra ID for Redpanda and Redpanda Console](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs/docker-compose/oidc/) - [Owl Shop Example Application in Docker](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs/docker-compose/owl-shop/) - [Migrate Data with Redpanda Migrator](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs/docker-compose/redpanda-migrator/) - [Start a Single Redpanda Broker with Redpanda Console in Docker](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs/docker-compose/single-broker/) - [Start a Cluster of Redpanda Brokers with Redpanda Console in Docker](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs/docker-compose/three-brokers/) - [Iceberg Streaming on Kubernetes with Redpanda, MinIO, and Spark](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs/kubernetes/iceberg/) See more [Search all labs](https://docs.redpanda.com/labs)