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# Pre-Sequencing and Sequencing

### Pre-Sequencing <a href="#pre-sequencing" id="pre-sequencing"></a>

Configure your instrument to send runs to BaseSpace Sequence Hub (BSSH) Run Monitoring and Storage. Prepare your sample sheet for sequencing and primary analysis (BCL Convert) using the BSSH Run Planning tool with instructions listed below:

[NovaSeq X Run Planning](/dragen-5-base/additional-information/pre-sequencing-and-sequencing/page-2.md)

[NovaSeq 6000 Run Planning](/dragen-5-base/additional-information/pre-sequencing-and-sequencing/novaseq-6000-run-planning.md)

[NextSeq 1000/2000 Run Planning](/dragen-5-base/additional-information/pre-sequencing-and-sequencing/nextseq-1000-2000-run-planning-bcl-convert.md)

### Sequencing <a href="#sequencing" id="sequencing"></a>

Sequencing can be done on a NovaSeq X, NovaSeq 6000, or NextSeq 2000. For each system, the data must be converted from BCLs to FASTQs, which can be performed locally or in the cloud (BSSH or Platform Core). The biosamples (.fastq files) can then be used for secondary analysis. For instrument set up instructions, see the [Instrument Domain Setup](/dragen-5-base/additional-information/instrument-domain-set-up.md) pages.


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