If the Warframe you're using is using a mod that increases shields or armor, [Link Redirection] or [Link Fiber] will most likely be the better choice over Calculated Redirection or Metal Fiber due to changes made to them in the newest update.
Metal Fiber/Link Fiber and Enhanced Vitality/[Link Vitality] helps the Kavat reduce the amount of damage taken. Shields have a longer invulnerability timer the more shields the Kavat has now, but after doing some testing with the shield mods (Calculated Redirection / Link Redirection and Hastened Deflection) I've found that the Metal Fiber/Link Fiber and Enhanced Vitality/Link Vitality combo still works better for overall survivability. Medi-Pet Kit also will help lesson the affects even more.
If the Kavat does die you have the -3s and -15s recovery time from Tenacious Bond and [Medi-Pet Kit] to reduce the time needed.