diff --git a/inventory/group_vars/all.yml b/inventory/group_vars/all.yml
index df07a96..5eba021 100644
--- a/inventory/group_vars/all.yml
+++ b/inventory/group_vars/all.yml
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ ansible_user: openshift
 # If you want to use the VM storage instead of Cinder volumes, set this to `true`.
 # NOTE: this is for testing only! Your data will be gone once the VM disappears!
 # openshift_openstack_ephemeral_volumes: false
+openshift_use_cinder_persistent_volume: true
 
 ## cloud config
 openshift_openstack_disable_root: true