What is the average output folder size on the NextSeq 1000/2000?

The table below lists the NextSeq 1000/2000 Run output folder size in gigabytes (GB) by read length and flow cell type.

Read Length

P1 flow cell

P2 flow cell

P3 flow cell

2 x 150

50-55

89-99

165-170

2 x 101

40-45

65-66

103-126

2 x 75

35-40

44-55

N/A

\*The folder size depends on the analysis (local vs. cloud) and the analysis configuration. The values listed above omit local analysis from the folder size, which consumes the most disk space. Local analysis files can consume 25-100 GB of additional data in the output folder location.

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