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Getting Started with GEM-X Checklist

Getting Started with GEM-X Checklist

10x Instrument Requirements:

ApplicationChromium ControllerChromium XoChromium XChromium iX
Next GEM Epi Multiome (ATAC + Gene Expression)Upgrade Required
GEM-X Epi MultiomeUpgrade Required
  • Installation of Firmware v2.0.0 or higher via network connection
    • See the Chromium X Series: Network Connectivity Guidelines (CG000508) for details on getting connected and the "Firmware Update Procedure" section in the Chromium X Series (X/iX) User Guide with Readiness Test (CG000396) for firmware installation

Reagent Accessory Requirements:

  • Chromium X Series Chip Holder (PN-3000598; previously named Chromium X/iX Chip Holder)*
  • 10x Magnetic Separator B (PN-2001212; previously named 10x Magnetic Separator HT PN-2000431)*

*Included in the Chromium X Series Accessory Kit (PN-1000821) and GEM-X Transition Kit (PN-1000707)

Chromium X/iX Chip Holder10x Magnetic Separator B

10x Genomics Reagent Kit Requirements:

For nuclei isolation Demonstrated Protocols, we strongly recommend using one of the following RNase inhibitor part numbers:

  • RNase Inhibitor 40x (10x Genomics, PN-1000887)
  • Protector RNase Inhibitor (Sigma-Aldrich/MilliporeSigma, PN-3335402001/3335399001)

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Document Type
Getting Started

Last Modified
April 7, 2026