Network Considerations

Illumina does not provide installation or technical support for networking the instrument control computer. However, a network connection can be configured and maintained on the instrument control computer after installation of the instrument.

• Use a 1 gigabit connection between the instrument control computer and your data management system. This connection can be made directly or through a network switch.
• Review network maintenance activities for potential compatibility risks with the Illumina system.
• Make sure that the server drive is sufficient for the high volume of data being transferred from multiple instruments. Consider setting up the instruments to copy to different servers.
• Make sure that the connection to analysis servers is sufficient for the high volume of data being transferred from multiple instruments. Consider setting up the instruments to use different connections or use a higher bandwidth link for the shared connection, such as 10 gigabit.

For the regional platform domains that provide access from Universal Copy Service to BaseSpace Sequence Hub and Illumina Proactive, refer to Illumina Control Computer Security and Networking.