From 461a2c7e709a048c8591c4b16a2c0459889bbb0b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kaitlyn Michael Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2025 10:44:46 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] k8s oss cluster api limitation --- content/embeds/oss-cluster-api-intro.md | 4 ++++ content/operate/rs/databases/configure/oss-cluster-api.md | 4 ++++ 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/embeds/oss-cluster-api-intro.md b/content/embeds/oss-cluster-api-intro.md index cae2db64b7..0db13d70be 100644 --- a/content/embeds/oss-cluster-api-intro.md +++ b/content/embeds/oss-cluster-api-intro.md @@ -8,3 +8,7 @@ and then they connect directly to the Redis proxy on each node that hosts a mast You must use a client that supports the cluster API to connect to a database that has the cluster API enabled. {{< /note >}} + +{{< warning >}} +Kubernetes limitation: OSS Cluster API can only be used by clients running within the same Kubernetes cluster as the Redis Enterprise pods. External clients cannot use OSS Cluster API due to pod IP address accessibility limitations. +{{< /warning >}} diff --git a/content/operate/rs/databases/configure/oss-cluster-api.md b/content/operate/rs/databases/configure/oss-cluster-api.md index e32051aedd..d3ab29a985 100644 --- a/content/operate/rs/databases/configure/oss-cluster-api.md +++ b/content/operate/rs/databases/configure/oss-cluster-api.md @@ -28,6 +28,10 @@ In addition, the database must _not_: The OSS Cluster API setting applies to individual databases instead of the entire cluster. +{{< warning >}} +Kubernetes limitation: OSS Cluster API can only be used by clients running within the same Kubernetes cluster as the Redis Enterprise pods. External clients cannot use OSS Cluster API due to pod IP address accessibility limitations. +{{< /warning >}} + ## Enable OSS Cluster API support You can use the Cluster Manager UI, the `rladmin` utility, or the REST API to enable OSS Cluster API support for a database.