It is my understanding that the 3700 uses the same detection software
as the ABI377. With that in mind, a typical sequence file is about
1k in size and a trace file can range from 150k to 200k in size.
Within the Run Folder are three other files: Gel, Run and Log.
The GEL file is by far the largest, it can easily range in size
from 40 to above 100Mb.
-Jerry
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Jerry Tuneberg
970-689-9268 p
970-226-8723 f
jerryt@dnatools.com
http://www.dnatools.com
Andrew.Walding@astrazeneca.com wrote:
> On this subject, can anyone tell me what file sizes are for the 3700
> (assuming 96 samples have been run)?
>
> Thanks
>
> Andrew
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sheryl Christofferson [mailto:sherylc@omrf.ouhsc.edu]
> Sent: 08 December 1999 23:20
> To: Recipients of ABRF List
> Cc: Recipients of ABRF List
> Subject: Re: Networking 3700 DNA Seq
>
> Hello Millie!
> Sorry, I can't help you with PC Mac LAN, but I suggest that you spend the
> extra
> money and buy a Jaz drive or CD writer. I am using a 377, and the Zip disk
> only
> holds 1 or 2 runs (each run 40 - 60 MB). I'm sure for a 3700 the files would
> be
> much bigger. I am very pleased with the Jaz disks for storage.
>
> Sheryl Christofferson
> OMRF DNA Sequencing Facility
> Oklahoma City, OK
> www.omrf.ouhsc.edu/OMRF/Core/DNASEQ/
>
> mcada002@mc.duke.edu wrote:
>
> > We would appreciate information from anyone who has been successful
> networking
> > their 3700 DNA Sequencer to allow information to be available to your
> customers.
> > If you wish to phone and fax information that would be fine also. We need
> > information for our computer consultants before we get in too deep with
> software
> > packages, etc.
> > Has 'PC Mac LAN' worked for anyone?
> > How successful are you with using a Zip Drive to back-up data?
> >
> > Thansk in advance, and Happy Holidays!
> >
> > Millie McAdams
> > 919-684-5458
> > 919-684-5458