Operating System (OS) versions on Illumina platforms

Background

Each Illumina platform has either a Windows or Linux OS environment that the Control Software will run in. 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 platform: Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB, Version 1607

• MiniSeq MnCS v2.x: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809

• MiSeq MCS v4.x: Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809

• NextSeq 500/550 NCS 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: Linux CentOS 7

• NovaSeq X Series:

  • SBC: Oracle Linux Server 8.7 - Kernel: 4.18.0-425.13.1.el8_7.x86_64

  • CE/COMe: Oracle Linux 8.7 - Kernel: 4.18.0-372.32.1.0.1.el8_6.x86_64

• MiSeq i100 Series:

  • CE/COMe: Oracle Linux Server 9.4 - 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

  • A9202 Supporting PC: Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC, Version 21H2

• Tecan Platforms

  • Illumina Automation Control (IAC): Windows 10 Enterprise 2019 LTSC, Version 1809 (32-bit)

  • Illumina Lab Automation Software Solution (ILASS): Windows 10 Enterprise 2021 LTSC, Version 21H2 (64-bit)

• Tecan/Hamilton 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, either A8202 or A9202, 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 for more information.

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