# Tested Product Guidance for USB External Storage Devices on the MiSeq i100 Series

**Background**

The MiSeq i100 Series instruments have a USB 3.0 port that can be used to connect USB storage devices and configure these devices for use as External Storage when running the instrument. Illumina Support teams have tested the following list of USB external storage devices and associated peripherals to identify those that are confirmed to work with the MiSeq i100 Series.

Given the large number of USB storage devices on the market, Illumina **highly recommends** users purchase a recommended USB3.0 Hub below. This can improve compatibility with untested external storage devices, as well as enable users to safely use more than one USB 3.0 storage devices with the instrument.

This list should not be viewed as exhaustive and will be updated as further devices are tested.

## **Compatible Devices**

USB 3.0 Hubs:

* Transcend TS-HUB3K 4-port USB 3.0 Hub
* Hama 00012190 4-port USB 3.0 Hub
* Coolgear USBG-3X4MR2 Industrial 4-Port Hub
* StarTech HB30AM4AB\*

\*When using USB external hard drives with StarTech HB30AM4AB, the external hard drive must be self-powered through a wall outlet. This hub is not compatible with hard drives powered through the instrument or USB hub.

USB Flash Drives:

* SANDISK Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drive 32GB/64GB/128GB/256GB - (SDCZ73)\*\*

\*\*This flash drive is pre-formatted with a FAT32 file system and will need to be reformatted to NTFS or exFAT before use on the MiSeq i100 Series platform. Consult users local IT Team for assistance if required.

External Hard Drives:

* Seagate 1TB Expansion Portable External Hard Disk Drive (STKM1000400)
* Toshiba Canvio Slim 1TB (DTD210)

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