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# SSTables per Read (avg), Apache Cassandra KPI card, Vortex IQ Nerve Centre

> SSTablesPerReadHistogram - high count = compaction falling behind, every read touches more files.

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## At a glance

* **Category:** Compaction & Storage
* **Type:** Supporting Metrics
* **Chart:** kpi
* **Format:** number
* **Time window:** 1h
* **Alert trigger:** >4 avg

## Calculation

SSTablesPerReadHistogram - high count = compaction falling behind, every read touches more files.

## Known limitations

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