System Configuration

This section provides instructions for setting up and configuring the system. You can edit system settings on-instrument or on a networked computer.

For assistance updating a proxy server or other network settings, contact Illumina Technical Support.

For information on instrument control computer, Linux user accounts, networking, or security settings, refer to Illumina Instrument Control Computer Security and Networking.

Start the Instrument

The first time the system is turned on, the NovaSeq X Plus operating system must initialize the NovaSeq X Series Control Software before launching the control software.

Turn on the instrument as follows.

1.

Press the toggle switch (A) on the back of the instrument to the on position (|).

2.

When the power button (A) on the right side of the instrument pulses, press it.

3.

Wait until the operating system finishes initialization (~35 minutes).

4.

Enter your user name and password to sign into the instrument.

For more information, refer to Sign In and Sign Out .