Approximate sizes of sequencing run output folders
Background
The run folder sizes listed in this article are only an approximation based on dual-indexed runs with optimal cluster densities for each platform. For runs on nonpatterned flow cells, the size approximation is based on runs with clusters passing filter greater than 80%.
The actual size will vary depending on the raw cluster density and the number of clusters passing filter for each run.
Additional run folder size considerations:
iSeq 100, MiniSeq and NextSeq 500/550 (NextSeq Control Software v4.0 and higher) folder sizes include FASTQ files generated by the Local Run Manager FASTQ workflow.
MiSeq folder sizes include FASTQ files generated by either the MiSeq Reporter FASTQ workflow or the Local Run Manager FASTQ workflow (MiSeq Control Software 3.1 and higher).
NextSeq 1000/2000 folder sizes include local analysis output, which can add another 25-120+ GB depending on workflow.
NovaSeq 6000 folders do not include FASTQ files as part of the total output folder size as no onboard analysis is available for this platform.
The output folder size in the tables below is reported in Gigabytes (GB), except for the NovaSeq X which is reported in Terabytes (TB).
Illumina recommends storing the output folder for iSeq 100, NextSeq 500/550, and NextSeq 1000/2000 runs on a network location. NovaSeq 6000 and NovaSeq X Series Control Software requires storing the output folder on a network location.
iSeq 100
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
1.5 - 2.5
MiniSeq
Mid Output
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
2.3 - 2.6
High Output
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
7.0 - 8.0
2 x 75
6.0 - 8.0
1 x 75
2.0 - 4.0
Rapid
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
1 x 100
2
MiSeq
v3 chemistry
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 300
22 - 26
2 x 75
19 - 22
v2 chemistry
Read Length
Reagent Kit Configuration
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 250
Standard
22 - 24
2 x 250
Nano
1.6 - 1.8
2 x 150
Standard
16 - 18
2 x 150
Micro
3.0 - 5.0
2 x 150
Nano
0.8 - 1.2
2 x 25
Standard
14 - 16
MiSeq i100 Series
See Knowledge Article Estimating Disk Space Utilization on the MiSeq i100 Series
NextSeq 500/550
Mid Output
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
62 - 66
2 x 75
39 - 46
High Output
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
160 - 170
2 x 75
92 - 97
1 x 75
50 - 78
NextSeq 1000/2000 (Standard and XLEAP runs are expected to have similar sizes)
P1
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 300
85-95
2 x 150
50 - 55
2 x 101
40 - 45
2 x 75
35 - 40
P2
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 300
140-160
2 x 150
89 - 99
2 x 101
65 - 66
2 x 75
44 - 55
P3
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
165 - 170
2 x 101
103 - 126
P4 (XLEAP Only)
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
170 - 180
2 x 100
100 - 130
2 x 50
70 - 80
1 x 50
40 - 50
NovaSeq 6000
SP
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
1 x 36
20
2 x 150
185
2 x 250
400
S1
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
370
S2
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
2 x 150
730
S4
Read Length
Output Folder Size in GB
1 x 36
240
2 x 150
2190
NovaSeq X Series
Values listed below are PER FLOW cell in Terabytes (TB).
1.5B
Read Length
cBCL Only in TB
BCL Convert (GZIP) in TB
BCL Convert (ORA) in TB
2 x 50
0.054 - 0.091
0.132 - 0.221
0.086 - 0.143
2 x 100
0.106 - 0.181
0.265 - 0.442
0.173 - 0.286
2 x 150
0.163 - 0.272
0.397- 0.662
0.259 - 0.429
10B
Read Length
cBCL Only in TB
BCL Convert (GZIP) in TB
BCL Convert (ORA) in TB
2 x 50
0.34 - 0.57
0.83 - 1.38
0.54 - 0.89
2 x 100
0.68 - 1.13
1.65 - 2.76
1.08 - 1.79
2 x 150
1.02 - 1.70
2.48 - 4.14
1.62 - 2.68
25B
Read Length
cBCL Only in TB
BCL Convert (GZIP) in TB
BCL Convert (ORA) in TB
2 x 50
0.85 - 1.42
2.07 - 3.45
1.35 - 2.23
2 x 100
1.70 - 2.83
4.13 - 6.90
2.70 - 4.47
2 x 150
2.55 - 4.25
6.200 - 10.35
4.05 - 6.70
DRAGEN Analysis files can ADD the following additional data in terabytes (TB) to the expected Output folder size based on Analysis options selected. Approximate file sizes are based on a single flow cell, 2x150 cycle sequencing run.
Flow Cell Type
BAM (TB)
CRAM (TB)
GVCF+VCF (TB)
1.5B
0.4
0.1
<0.1
10B
2.5
1.0
0.2
25B
6.3
2.5
0.5
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