Oxford Nanopore Technologies GridION Mk1 / X5 DNA & RNA Sequencing System , 2020 Year

For sale is an original Oxford Nanopore Technologies GridION Mk1 / GridION X5 benchtop sequencing system with five independently addressable flow-cell positions, integrated computing and real-time data processing.

Manufacturer: Oxford Nanopore Technologies

Model: GridION Mk1 / GridION X5

Model designation: GRD-MK1

Serial number: GXB04574

Acquisition year: 2020

Flow-cell positions: 5

Memory: 64 GB RAM

Storage: 4 TB SSD

Power: 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz, 650 W

Designed and built in: United Kingdom

Successful hardware check – all five positions passed

The system was tested on 2 November 2026 using five original Oxford Nanopore Configuration Test Cells.

The integrated Oxford Nanopore hardware check was completed successfully:

• Position X1: PASS
• Position X2: PASS
• Position X3: PASS
• Position X4: PASS
• Position X5: PASS
• Overall result: 5 of 5 positions passed
• Device ID shown in the test report: GRIDION – INT-GRD-1857

The automatically generated Oxford Nanopore hardware-check report and photographs of the corresponding software screens are included in the listing.

Software and firmware

The system was successfully updated and boots correctly.

Installed or detected versions:

• Oxford Nanopore MinKNOW: 26.01.15 (Focal)
• GridION FPGA firmware: 1.2.2
• USB FX3 firmware: 1.2.7
• Linux operating system boots correctly
• MinKNOW UI launches correctly
• GridION is detected by the Connection Manager
• all five positions are correctly displayed
• Sequencing Overview and Hardware Check functions are accessible

The photographs show the actual software installed on this unit and the results of the completed hardware check.

Important testing statement

The complete integrated hardware check was successfully performed using the included Oxford Nanopore Configuration Test Cells.

However, an actual DNA or RNA sequencing run using a biological sample and sequencing flow cell was not performed. Therefore, sequencing yield, biological analysis performance and data quality were not independently validated by us.

The unit is offered as a used, powered-on, updated and hardware-checked system. It is not offered as newly calibrated or manufacturer-certified.

Included

• Oxford Nanopore Technologies GridION Mk1 / X5
• 5 original Oxford Nanopore Configuration Test Cells
• installed MinKNOW software
• GridION Quick Start Guide
• MinKNOW documentation or media shown in the photographs
• original boxes and additional accessories shown
• power cable where shown in the supply photographs

The Configuration Test Cells are configuration and diagnostic devices. They are not sequencing flow cells for biological samples.

The monitor, keyboard and mouse were used only for testing and are not included unless separately agreed in writing.

Condition

Used laboratory instrument in very good overall cosmetic condition with normal signs of previous professional use.

The system originated from a professional institutional environment.

Please carefully review all photographs. They show the actual system offered for sale and form part of the description.

Software, registration and manufacturer support

An Oxford Nanopore user account, manufacturer warranty or active support agreement is not included in the sale.

The buyer is responsible for confirming any future account, registration, licence or support requirements directly with Oxford Nanopore Technologies.

For Research Use Only.

Inspection and testing at our warehouse can be arranged by prior appointment.

We can assist with professional packing, loading and worldwide transport arrangements if required..