The HiSeq X Five and HiSeq X Ten Systems have been discontinued. We intend to continue to provide full support of the instruments and supply the reagents through March 31st, 2024. To find an alternative instrument, we recommend using the Sequencing Platform Comparison Tool.
HiSeq X Resources
System Literature
Product Selection and Experiment Planning Tools
Find tools to help you choose the right products for your needs and plan your experiments. Identify the right library prep kit or microarray, calculate sequencing coverage, explore methods compiled from publications, design custom assays, and more.
Explore Tools
Education and Support Resources
HiSeq X System Guide
Instructions for using the HiSeq X sequencing system.
Customer Stories
Our Lives in Data Exhibit at the London Science Museum
The Illumina HiSeq X instrument will be on display as an example of how sequencing technology is playing a crucial part in helping amass the data in the 100,000 Genomes Project that will allow scientists to do pioneering research.
View VideoUnmasking Autoimmune Diseases Using Genomics
Researchers are performing WGS and WES to identify variants associated with lupus and other autoimmune disorders.
Read articleWitnesses to a Sea Change in Sequencing Capability
Three luminaries provide their perspective on the impact of high-throughput and population sequencing in clinical research and the role they will play in the future of medicine.
Read articleVideos and Webinars
Patterned Flow Cell Technology
Learn how patterned flow cells increase sequencing data output and throughput.
Illumina High Throughput Sequencing Portfolio Video
Increase your throughput and coverage depth with the increased capacity of the HiSeq 3000 and HiSeq 4000 Systems.
Next Generation Plant and Animal Breeding
Hear how whole-genome sequencing is impacting plant and animal breeding, to improve yields and keep costs down.
Genomes for Medicine
Learn about the value and clinical utility of whole-genome sequencing in healthcare.