Designing a fabric involves many variables that require consideration. With each variable consideration comes a separate design decision that must be made. Each design decision will help you create a fabric design that is appropriate for your business information model. This section discusses the following major considerations to aid you in evaluating how they are prioritized in your business:
Section 2.1.1.1,”Accessibility”
Section 2.1.1.2,” Availability”
Section 2.1.1.3,”Consolidation”
Section 2.1.1.4,”Flexibility”
Section 2.1.1.5,”Scalability”
Section 2.1.1.6,”Security”
Section 2.1.1.7,”Supportability”

Note: Each of the examples presented in Section 2.1.2,”Common fabric topologies” have been assigned a subjective rating. The subjective rating grades each topology on how well it meets each of the major considerations previously listed.