We are excited to announce the release of Lightbits software-defined storage v3.15.1, packed with new features and enhancements that make it easier than ever to manage, protect, and scale your storage environment. Whether you’re running AI and analytics workloads, large-scale eCommerce platforms, or mission-critical enterprise applications, this release is designed to help you operate more securely, efficiently, and with greater confidence.
What’s New in Lightbits v3.15.1?
Stronger Data Security with API-Driven KEK Rotation
In today’s complex environments, security is paramount. Lightbits v3.15.1 introduces API-driven cluster root encryption key (KEK) rotation, empowering you to meet evolving compliance requirements and implement robust key management best practices. Rotate keys with ease, without downtime or manual intervention.
You can read more about Cluster-level Encryption and KEK Rotation [here]
Smarter Platform Operations with etcd Upgrade
We’ve upgraded our etcd component to version 3.5.18, improving security, reliability, and observability. This helps enhance the resilience of your Lightbits clusters, ensuring robust operations in large-scale, distributed environments.
LBCLI Ask: A Smarter AI Assistant at Your Fingertips
Managing your cluster via the command line is now even more natural. The LBCLI Ask AI assistant has been enhanced with an extended range of questions, helping you get answers faster, troubleshoot issues, and navigate Lightbits operations with ease. You can now ask questions and get guidance beyond just the LBCLI scope, such as:
- lbcli ask “How can I list volumes using a curl REST API call”
- lbcli ask “What are failure domains”This makes it easier than ever to explore and operate your Lightbits environment with confidence.
Certified for Red Hat OpenShift
We are committed to supporting Red Hat OpenShift customers by providing a trusted, enterprise-grade solution. Lightbits continues to work closely with Red Hat to ensure compatibility, reliability, and performance for OpenShift, OpenShift Virtualization and OVE deployments. We are proud to share that the Lightbits Operator has recently been certified by Red Hat with the CSI and KubeVirt Badges. The Lightbits Operator gives OpenShift users the assurance they need to deploy Lightbits in production environments with confidence. Learn more about the certification here.
Reliability and Resiliency Improvements
Lightbits v3.15.1 delivers platform-wide enhancements designed to strengthen the resiliency and reliability of your storage environment. From optimized path management in multi-node deployments to smarter rebalance logic, these improvements ensure your storage remains robust, efficient, and responsive even at scale and under demanding workloads.
Looking Ahead
Every release of Lightbits is a step forward in our mission to empower you with the tools to run your most critical workloads, whether in AI, financial services, or enterprise IT, on modern, efficient, and secure infrastructure. We are proud to support the world’s largest AI clouds, eCommerce platforms, and enterprises, helping them achieve exceptional performance, resiliency, and efficiency.
We invite you to explore the new capabilities in v3.15.1. Your feedback is invaluable. Join us on the Lightbits User Community Hub to share your experiences and connect with our team.
Explore the full release notes for v3.15.1 [here].
