Getting Started

The following prerequisites are needed to get started with DRAGEN Array Cloud:

  • Illumina Connected Analytics subscription: An ICA Basic, Professional or Enterprise subscription can be used which include access to BaseSpace Sequence Hub. Follow the Illumina Software Registration Guidearrow-up-right to register the software.

  • Workgroup setup: Workgroups must be created before login. Using a workgroup allows all members of the workgroup to share access to resources, analyses, and data. Learn more about managing a Workgrouparrow-up-right.

    • The workgroup owner must be a member of the workgroup with the "Has Access" role assigned. Do not use the "Has Access + Archive" role.

    • Designating a workgroup as ‘Collaborative’ allows projects to be shared with collaborators or Illumina Tech Support to assist with troubleshooting. To create a collaborative workgroup, select the Enable collaborators outside of this domain checkbox during workgroup creation.

  • Software consumables: iCredits can be purchased for storage on the cloud platform and analysis pipelines with a compute charge. Per sample analysis can be purchased for relevant pipelines as listed in DRAGEN Array Applicationsarrow-up-right and Polygenic Risk Score Softwarearrow-up-right. Follow the Illumina Software Registration Guidearrow-up-right (found under Example 3: Configuring the Software Consumables) to register the software consumables.

  • [Optional] iScan integration: The iScan System is integrated with Illumina Connected Platform and can send IDATs for further analysis. The iScan System must be running iScan Control Software version 4.2.1 or later.

  • EULA acceptance: Accept all necessary End User License Agreements in BaseSpace Sequence Hub before scanning begins.

  • Internet connection: For uploading product files or IDATs, a network connection 1 GbE or faster is recommended.

Note: Accessioning BeadChips before scanning and starting analysis is no longer a required step and has been automated within the system.

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