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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please read the following instructions carefully before downloading data.

1. How do I choose the right download tool?

  • Windows users: ossbrowser is recommended
  • macOS users: ossbrowser is recommended (choose the appropriate version based on your system architecture). If you are familiar with terminal operations, you can use the ossutil command-line tool for faster speeds.
  • Linux users: ossutil command-line tool is recommended

2. What should I do if download speeds are slow?

  • Check if your network connection is stable and use a wired connection
  • Try using multi-threaded downloads (such as --jobs and --parallel parameters in ossutil)
  • Consider downloading during periods of good network connectivity

3. How do I resolve permission issues?

  • Ensure you are using the correct AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret
  • Contact Azenta at ngs.service@azenta.com for assistance

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Need more help? If you encounter any issues during usage, please don't hesitate to contact our support team. We are here to assist you. Email: ngs.service@azenta.com