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 Guide 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 Workgroup.

    • 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 Applications and Polygenic Risk Score Software. Follow the Illumina Software Registration Guide (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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