Data Output and Storage

The following tables provide example storage data. Because actual data retention is subject to local policies, confirm conditions before calculating storage needs. For more information, refer to the DRAGEN on NovaSeq X Series release notes that are available on the NovaSeq X Series support page.

Run sizes and other details vary depending on multiple factors. The numbers provided are intended to be a guide to the relative range of the data footprint.

Data Output for Dual Flow Cells

Functions

File Type

25B Flow Cell (TB)

10B Flow Cell (TB)

5B Flow Cell (TB)

1.5B Flow Cell (TB)

Real-Time Analysis

BCL

11.1

4.2

2.1

0.6

Interop

0.03

0.01

0.01

0.01

FASTQ

GZIP

14.5

5.8

2.9

0.9

ORA

2.9

1.2

0.6

0.2

Map/Align

BAM

12.7

5.1

2.6

0.8

CRAM

4.9

2.0

1.0

0.3

Variant Calling

GVCF+VCF

1.1

0.4

0.2

0.1

Data Output for Single Flow Cells

Functions

File Type

25B Flow Cell (TB)

10B Flow Cell (TB)

5B Flow Cell (TB)

1.5B Flow Cell (TB)

Real-Time Analysis

BCL

5.2

2.1

1.1

0.3

Interop

0.01

0.01

0.01

0.01

FASTQ

GZIP

7.2

2.9

1.5

0.4

ORA

1.4

0.6

0.3

0.1

Map/Align

BAM

6.3

2.5

1.3

0.4

CRAM

2.5

1.0

0.5

0.1

Variant Calling

GVCF+VCF

0.5

0.2

0.1

0.0