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# View Real Time traces

A trace is a linear map. In Performance, a trace is one to four hours of real-time data that is captured and saved.

## About this task

See Understanding Performance Management for an overview of Unisphere Performance Management.

A trace can be configured in advance. Trace files can be retained up to 30 days.

To view a real-time trace:

## Steps

1. Select .
2. Select Performance > Real Time Traces.

   Use the Real Time Traces list view to display and manage reall-time traces.

   The following properties display:

   System | The storage system identifier
   Start Time | The start time and date of the scheduled trace
   Status | The status of the scheduled trace - possible values are: |
   New | The status that is assigned during creation.
   Scheduled | The trace has been configured and scheduled to run at a specific time.
   Completed | The scheduled trace has completed successfully.
   No Data | No data was available for the scheduled trace at the time of execution.
   Failed | Execution of the trace failed.
   Retention (Days) | The number of days for which the trace is saved.
   Description | A user-defined description of the trace.

   The following controls are available:
   - Create— Create real-time traces
   - Modify— Modify real-time traces
   - —Delete real-time traces