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Uplinks: There are several options to uplink the Force10 switches to the core network. Selecting the
uplink option depends on the customer core network and customer requirements. One simple option is
to create multiple uplinks on each switch and connect them to the core network switches. Uplink LAGs
can then be created from the S4810 to the core network.
8 Storage Architecture
In this solution, Compellent Storage Center is connected to the Dell blade servers using Brocade 5100
FC switches.
8.1 Fibre Channel Fabric Architecture
The solution is configured with two FC fabrics as shown in Figure 5. The two fabric design ensures that
changes to one fabric do not impact the other fabric.