User Accounts

The NovaSeq X Series Control Software has the following user groups:

Sequencer Operators—Allows users to perform sequencing and access all sequencing features. To access the control software on-instrument, a user must be included in the sequencer operator group.
Administrator—Allows users to access all administrator functions in settings. You can assign the administrator group when adding a user. Administrators are automatically included in the sequencer operator group.

User Permissions

The following permissions are available for each user group. The sequencer operator group is selected by default. However, both groups can be selected when adding a user. For more information, refer to Add Users.

Permissions

Sequencer Operators

Administrators

Edit instrument settings

X

X

View, add, edit, and remove users

 

X

Set password policies

 

X

View applications

X

X

Install, uninstall, and edit configuration for applications

 

X

Perform system checks

X

X

View resources

X

X

Add, edit, and remove resources

 

X

Manage DRAGEN software

 

X

View audit log

 

X

Configure cloud connectivity settings

X

X

Configure external storage settings

X

X

Configure network settings

 

X

View, add, edit, and delete custom index adapter kits and custom library prep kits

X

X

View control software About screen

X

X

Minimize and exit control software

X

X

Shut down instrument

X

X

Unlock instrument doors

X

X

Create, edit, or delete planned runs

X

X

Delete completed runs

X

X

Configure automatic deletion of transferred run data in instrument settings

 

X

Perform sequencing

X

X

Unlock runs

X

X

Perform maintenance wash

X

X

Replace air filter

X

X