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PowerVault™ 50F Topologies: Dell™ PowerVault™ 50F 8-Port Fibre Channel Switch Installation and Troubleshooting Guide
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Figure 2-3. Topology Example 3
Fabric performance depends on numerous factors. This chapter discusses some key factors, but is not a
complete catalogue of variables to consider when structuring a Fabric.
This chapter includes:
Fabric elements
Sample Fabric topologies
Fabric Elements
Each Fabric is unique, and the elements that determine the Fabric's structure include:
Class of frames in the Fabric
Type of host adapters connected to the Fabric
Bandwidth requirements supported by the Fabric
Topology of the switches in the Fabric
Requirements for redundancy and fault tolerance