> 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/000006622.md).

# How to determine the appropriate kit configuration to use based on the data needed?

To determine the number of reads needed for the run (project), multiply the desired reads per sample by the number of samples in the pool. With the total number of reads, identify the kit and sequencer that fits the data needs using the sequencer specifications pages, listed below.

* [Specifications for the iSeq 100 System](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/iseq/specifications.html)
* [Specifications for the MiniSeq System](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/miniseq/specifications.html)
* [Specifications for the MiSeq System](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/miseq/specifications.html)
* [Specifications for the NextSeq 500/550 System](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/nextseq/specifications.html)
* [Specifications for the NextSeq 1000/2000 System](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/nextseq-1000-2000/specifications.html)
* [Specifications for the HiSeq 3000/4000 System](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/hiseq-3000-4000/specifications.html)
* [Specifications for the NovaSeq 6000 System](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/novaseq/specifications.html)
* [Specifications for the NovaSeq X/X Plus](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/novaseq-x-plus/specifications.html)

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