# Links to resources and helpful notes for the NextSeq 1000/2000

The NextSeq 1000 is compatible with running P1 and P2 flow cells only.

* NextSeq 1000 instruments can be identified with serial number naming convention VL00100.

The NextSeq 2000 is compatible with running all flow cell types (P1, P2, and P3).

* NextSeq 2000 instruments can be identified with serial number naming convention VH00100.

Instrument support landing page: [NextSeq 1000/2000 Sequencing System Support Resources](https://support.illumina.com/sequencing/sequencing_instruments/nextseq-1000-2000.html).

Documentation:

* Product Documentation Guide: [NextSeq 1000/2000 Product Documentation](https://support-docs.illumina.com/IN/NextSeq10002000/Content/IN/FrontPages/NextSeq10002000.htm).
* Site Prep Guide: [NextSeq 1000/2000 Sequencing Systems Site Prep Guide](https://support-docs.illumina.com/IN/NextSeq10002000/Content/IN/SitePrep/NextSeq1k_2k/Introduction.htm).

Software Downloads and Release Notes: [NextSeq 1000/2000 Sequencing System Software Downloads](https://support.illumina.com/sequencing/sequencing_instruments/nextseq-1000-2000/downloads.html).

NextSeq 1000/2000 System Specifications

* [Specification web page](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/nextseq-1000-2000/specifications.html).
* [Specification sheet (pdf)](https://www.illumina.com/content/dam/illumina/gcs/assembled-assets/marketing-literature/nextseq-1000-2000-spec-sheet-m-na-00008/nextseq-1000-2000-spec-sheet-m-na-00008.pdf).

Online Training\
[NextSeq 1000/2000 How to start a run](https://support.illumina.com/content/dam/illumina-support/courses/nextseq-1000-2000-start-run/story.html).

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