Understanding TSMC Components

The following diagram shows the major components of TSMC. The client is a Java plug-in compatible applet running in your browser. It communicates with the server via HTTP over the Internet or an Intranet. The server in turn executes diagnostic commands on the devices to which it is attached.

 

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Figure 81:  Relationship between the various components that comprise TSMC

There are two major areas for potential problems. The first is the network. The second area is in the SCSI bus itself, whether contained within the computer chassis or extended by Fibre Channel. With the combined potential for issues with a web server and a SCSI diagnostic, it is helpful if you can recognize in which area a particular problem occurs.