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A10 Thunder Kubernetes Connector
San Jose, California, United States
What it is
A10 Thunder Kubernetes Connector (TKC) monitors Kubernetes application lifecycles and updates an external Thunder ADC load balancer to route traffic to those applications. Running inside a Kubernetes cluster, it determines the NodePort assigned to a web service and dynamically configures Thunder ADC to balance traffic across Kubernetes nodes. This avoids manual provisioning of network resources for external access. A10 describes TKC for multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, where Thunder ADC can apply consistent security and business policies across public and private clouds. Routing through the ADC provides a centralized view of application traffic and analytics for troubleshooting. TKC supports Terraform and Ansible for CI/CD integration and is listed as an automated Kubernetes service-discovery option. Related Thunder ADC capabilities include Layer 4–7 load balancing, customizable health checks, aFleX scripting, and TLS/SSL offloading. The self-hosted Linux solution uses an ingress API model, with rate limiting and a web application firewall listed. Pricing is on request.
For and against
For
- Automates Thunder ADC configuration
- Handles Kubernetes NodePort routing
- Supports multi-cloud and hybrid deployments
- Integrates with Terraform and Ansible
- Centralizes traffic visibility and analytics
Against
- Pricing is on request
- Self-hosted Linux deployment
- Documentation links require A10 sign-in
- Requires Thunder ADC infrastructure
The verdict
TKC connects Kubernetes service discovery with Thunder ADC traffic management, including automated NodePort handling and policy application. Its self-hosted model and dependence on Thunder ADC should be considered during deployment planning.
Who it suits
It suits large enterprises, service providers, and cloud platforms operating Kubernetes applications across multi-cloud or hybrid environments. Teams using Terraform or Ansible may value its listed CI/CD integrations.
On the record
- Automated configuration
- TKC dynamically configures Thunder ADC to provide external access to Kubernetes applications without manual provisioning of network resources.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment context
- The solution is described for Kubernetes applications in multi-cloud and hybrid cloud environments, with TKC running inside the Kubernetes cluster.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Deployment environments
- Thunder ADC is available in physical, virtual, container, bare-metal, and cloud form factors for delivering container-based applications.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Documentation access
- The v2.4.2 release notes and installation guide links redirect to an A10 sign-in page when opened.documentation.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integration
- Thunder ADC supports dynamic configuration updates through TKC, HashiCorp Consul, and network infrastructure automation.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- A10 says the solution supports automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible for integration into CI/CD pipelines.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- A10 describes its application and network solutions as serving large enterprises, service providers, and cloud platforms.investors.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Kubernetes platform support
- A10 lists Kubernetes and OpenShift among the cloud platforms and technologies supported by Thunder ADC.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- The solution brief says A10 FlexPool is a software subscription model that lets organizations allocate and distribute capacity across multiple sites.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- NodePort handling
- TKC determines the NodePort assigned to a web service and dynamically configures Thunder ADC to load-balance traffic to Kubernetes nodes.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Policy consistency
- Thunder ADC can apply consistent security and business policies to application traffic across public and private clouds.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The opened A10 pages do not state a price for Thunder Kubernetes Connector.documentation.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Pricing availability
- The opened product and documentation pages provide no TKC price; Thunder ADC directs visitors to How to Buy and Contact Sales.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Thunder Kubernetes Connector (TKC) helps provide external access to applications running in a Kubernetes cluster with Thunder ADC.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Related ADC features
- Thunder ADC lists Layer 4–7 load balancing, customizable health checks, aFleX scripting, and TLS/SSL offloading among its features.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Release
- A10’s documentation page lists Thunder Kubernetes Connector v2.4.2 and links to release notes and an installation and configuration guide.documentation.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security certification
- A10 says it has achieved ISO 27001 certification covering development, servicing, and support of its network and security products.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Service discovery
- TKC discovers Kubernetes services and configures Thunder ADC to load-balance traffic for Kubernetes Pods as they start, stop, or move between nodes.a10networks.com · read 8 Oct 2026
