1. Proposed title of this feature request
Consistent Storage Capacity Unit Reporting Between OpenShift Web Console and OS-Level Tools

2. What is the nature and description of the request?

OpenShift currently displays storage capacity in the Web Console using decimal-based GB values derived from raw device size, while OS-level tools on RHCOS/RHEL (such as lsblk, df -h) often display rounded values or use different unit calculations depending on the tool and flags used. Although technically correct, this difference in unit representation and rounding causes apparent discrepancies when customers compare values shown in the OpenShift UI with those observed at the OS level.

This request proposes enhancing the OpenShift UI to provide clearer and more consistent storage capacity reporting by explicitly indicating the unit type (GB vs GiB), displaying both units, or offering a configurable unit display option.

3. Why does the customer need this? (List the business requirements here)

• Customers routinely validate storage at both the OpenShift UI and OS level, leading to confusion when values differ.

• Perceived discrepancies often result in support cases, escalations, and repeated explanations around unit conversion and rounding behavior.

• Clear and consistent reporting improves transparency, customer trust, and operational efficiency.

• Reduces time spent by support and engineering teams clarifying non-issues related to storage size interpretation.

4. List any affected packages or components.

• OpenShift Web Console

• Cluster Storage Operator

• CSI drivers (capacity reporting context)

• RHCOS / Underlying storage reporting interfaces