# How to Mount a Network Drive via SMB/CIFS on NextSeq 1000/2000 Video

This video demonstrates how to mount a network drive via Server Message Block (SMB)/Common Internet File Systems (CIFS) and configure it as the output folder on NextSeq 1000/2000. This video follows the procedure listed in the [NextSeq 1000/2000 Product Documentation](https://support.illumina.com/downloads/nextseq-1000-2000-product-documentation-200027171.html).

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Video Length: 4:31 mins

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