This figure shows a standard CSCI configuration, with a Client System and Server System, separated by a network boundary, and joined by a token ring.

The Client System includes the CSCI configuration and ACSAPI client application, both connected to the CSCI with IPC and LU6.

The ACSLS Server System includes the CSCI connected to both the CSCI configuration and ACSLS through a control path.

This configuration is described in more detail in surrounding text.