The Ion PGM™ Torrent Server is an integral part of the Personal Genome Machine™ (PGM™) system, converting raw signal into base calls in just a couple of hours. Preconfigured with Torrent Suite Software for base calling and alignment, the Torrent Server also provides configurable web portal access for data review and sharing. The Torrent Suite Software outputs data in FASTQ and BAM formats for easy downstream analysis with optional third party analysis tools. A one year server hardware warranty is included.

With the Torrent Server you get:
• Base call data generated within a couple of hours
• Preliminary alignment to a reference genome allowing run quality assessment
• Access to a web-based portal for data review and sharing

Torrent Server features include:
• Processors: two 8-core processors
• RAM: 64 GB RAM
• HDD Capacity: six 3-TB hard drives in RAID 5 with 12 TB usable
• Network: quad-port gigabit NIC
• Chassis: Dell Precision T620 tower (no rack mount available)
• Monitor: not included; files accessed via SSH or web service

Services and support
Service and support plans—comprehensive plans to maximize instrument performance and ensure availability of critical systems
Qualification services—document and ensure instrument is installed, operating, and performing to manufacturer’s specifications
Training—courses for experimental design, data analysis, troubleshooting, applications, and instrument operation
Bioinformatics—tailored support for NGS informatics execution, software use, data analysis, and downstream applications
DataSafe Solution—storage and back-up strategy, design, hardware, and support for all lab data