AWS X-Ray控制台是否支持查询超过6小时的追踪数据？

Great question—this is a common point of confusion with X-Ray’s console vs CLI capabilities, so let’s clarify what’s going on here:

Default Trace Retention & Console’s Hidden Custom Range #

You’re correct that X-Ray retains active trace data for 30 days by default. The console’s default time picker defaults to a 6-hour window, which is why you might not see obvious "by day" options at first glance. But you absolutely can query the full 30-day range—you just need to use the custom date range selector:

• On the X-Ray console’s trace overview page, click the time range selector (labeled "Last 6 hours" by default).
• Select "Custom" from the dropdown, then manually input a start and end date within the past 30 days.
• This will pull all traces from that wider window, even if it spans multiple days.

Why CLI Can Query 6 Months of Data #

If you’re able to retrieve 6 months of traces via the AWS CLI, that means you’ve set up X-Ray trace archiving to Amazon S3. By default, X-Ray only keeps data for 30 days, so the CLI is pulling from your archived S3 bucket rather than X-Ray’s active storage.

Does the Console Support Accessing Archived (6-Month) Data? #

Yes, but it’s not through the standard trace list. You’ll need to use the console’s dedicated archived trace query feature:

1. Navigate to the X-Ray console’s "Traces" section.
2. Look for the "Query archived traces" option (usually in the top-right corner, near the standard time range selector).
3. You’ll be prompted to specify your archived S3 bucket location, then can run queries against that older data—just like you’re doing with the CLI.

Quick Recap #

• Active data (last 30 days): Console supports full range via custom date ranges (no need to stick to 6-hour presets).
• Archived data (older than 30 days): Both CLI and console work, but console uses the dedicated archived query tool instead of the standard trace interface.

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