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File Storage NAS:Mount a NAS file system on a self-managed Kubernetes cluster

Last Updated:Jun 02, 2026

You can mount NAS on a self-managed Kubernetes cluster by using the Alibaba Cloud CSI plug-in, a built-in Kubernetes volume, or an open-source CSI plug-in. Select a plug-in based on your requirements.

Plug-in selection

Plug-in

Description

CSI plug-in provided by Alibaba Cloud (recommended)

Alibaba Cloud Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK) integrates with Alibaba Cloud storage and supports Kubernetes-native storage. Deploy the CSI plug-in in ACK clusters to use Alibaba Cloud storage. Register on-premises or third-party clusters to Alibaba Cloud Distributed Cloud Container Platform (ACK One) for centralized hybrid cloud management.

Disk, NAS, Object Storage Service (OSS), and local volumes are automatically mounted on pods in ACK clusters. For more information, see Mount a NAS file system with the Alibaba Cloud CSI plug-in (Recommended).

Volume

Built-in Kubernetes volumes with good compatibility and ease of use. Use this option if you prefer not to deploy the Alibaba Cloud CSI plug-in. For more information, see Mount a NAS file system through a Kubernetes volume.

CSI plug-in

An open-source component for Kubernetes clusters in their initial state. For more information, see Mount NAS with manually installed CSI plugin.

Important

Alibaba Cloud does not guarantee the versions, security, and accuracy of CSI plug-ins and is not liable for any damage caused by their use. Select an appropriate plug-in based on your business requirements.