> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledge.illumina.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledge.illumina.com/instrumentation/general/instrumentation-general-faq-list/000006353.md).

# Operating System (OS) versions on Illumina platforms

**Background**

Each Illumina platform has either a Windows or Linux Operating System (OS) environment in which the Control Software runs. The following lists available Illumina platforms and the associated OS version according to instrument platform or Control Software version, where applicable.

All current versions of the Windows and Linux OS on Illumina platforms use the Long Term Support (LTS) versions which have extended service lifecycles.

*Illumina Sequencing Platforms*

* **iSeq 100**: Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB, Version 1607
* **MiniSeq with MiniSeq Control Software v2.x**: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809
* **MiSeq with MiSeq Control Software v4.x**: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809
* **NextSeq 500/550 with NextSeq 500/550 Control Software v4.x**: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809\*
* **NovaSeq 6000, Model 30.0.C06.########:** Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB, Version 1607\*
* **NovaSeq 6000, Model 30.1.C01.########:** Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809\*
* **NextSeq 1000/2000 platforms with NextSeq Control Software version 1.7 or below**: Linux CentOS 7
* **NextSeq 1000/2000 platforms with NextSeq Control Software version 2.0 or above**: Linux Oracle 9
* **NovaSeq X Series**:
  * SBC: Oracle Linux Server 8
    * Kernel: 4.18.0-425.13.1.el8\_7.x86\_64
  * CE/COMe: Oracle Linux 8
    * Kernel: 4.18.0-372.32.1.0.1.el8\_6.x86\_64
* **MiSeq i100 Series**:
  * CE/COMe: Oracle Linux Server 9
    * Kernel: 5.14.0-427.13.1.el9\_4.x86\_64

*Illumina Array Platforms*

* **iScan Platforms**\*\*
  * A8202 Supporting PC: Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB, Version 1607
* **Tecan Platforms**
  * Illumina Automation Control (IAC): Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809 (32-bit)
* **Tecan/Hamilton \<ILASS> Platforms**: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809

\* For the NextSeq 500/550 and NovaSeq 6000, the Windows 10 LTS version depends on the the manufacturing date and current Software image. Use the following steps to confirm the Windows OS version.

1. From the Windows Start menu, select **Settings**.
2. In the Settings window, select **System** and then select **About** in the menu on the left.
3. The Windows OS version is listed under **Windows specifications** header.
   1. The model number, if applicable, is listed under the **Device specifications**.

\*\* For the iScan platform, the Windows OS version will depend on the Supporting PC version that is supplied with the iScan instrument. To determine the version, check the white label sticker on the side of the Supporting PC.

Please see [Windows 10 support and timelines for Illumina sequencing and array instrument computers](/instrumentation/general/instrumentation-general-reference_material-list/000009668.md) for more information.

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