What is the maximum number of files in one directory of an ext3 and ext4 filesystem?

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Issue

  • What is the maximum number of files in one directory of an ext3 and ext4 filesystem?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • ext3 or ext4 filesystem

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