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# Getting Started on Illumina Connected Analytics

## Prerequisites

Illumina Connected Analytics (ICA) subscription includes access to DRAGEN TruSight Oncology 500 Analysis Software. To get started, you need:

* An ICA account with a valid subscription. Refer to the [Software Registration page](https://help.connected.illumina.com/account-management/rg-registration) for information on how to register ICA subscription and iCredits.
* A positive balance of iCredits for data storage. Please refer to the [iCredits pricing page](https://help.ica.illumina.com/reference/r-pricing) and [storage requirements](#minimum-storage-requirements-on-ica) for more information.

## Minimum Storage Requirements on ICA

The table provides guidance on the storage needs and associated ICA storage size settings.

<table><thead><tr><th width="391">Sequencing System</th><th>Minimum Disk Space (Gb)</th><th>ICA Storage Size Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>NextSeq 500/550/550Dx (RUO) HO flow cell</td><td>350</td><td>Large</td></tr><tr><td>NovaSeq 6000/6000Dx (RUO) SP Flow Cell</td><td>500</td><td>Large</td></tr><tr><td>NovaSeq 6000/6000Dx (RUO) S1 Flow Cell</td><td>1100</td><td>Large</td></tr><tr><td>NovaSeq 6000/6000Dx (RUO) S2 Flow Cell</td><td>2,500</td><td>Large</td></tr><tr><td>NovaSeq 6000/6000Dx (RUO) S4 Flow Cell</td><td>4,300</td><td>Large</td></tr><tr><td>NovaSeq X 1.5B</td><td>2,000</td><td>Large</td></tr><tr><td>NovaSeq X 10B</td><td>4,300</td><td>Large</td></tr><tr><td>NovaSeq X 25B</td><td>8,400</td><td>XLarge</td></tr><tr><td>NextSeq 1000/2000</td><td>350</td><td>Large</td></tr></tbody></table>


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