When a Git repository grows, the number of objects in the repository increases, leading to larger packfiles. Large packfiles can cause performance issues, such as slower clone and fetch operations, increased memory usage, and slower Git operations like git repack . Moreover, large packfiles can also lead to increased network transfer times, making it difficult to share and collaborate on large repositories.
A packfile limit adjuster is but a design pattern combining RMAN features, OS largefile support, and media manager configuration. Where native options are insufficient (rare), a custom chunking proxy or third-party backup agent is required. packfile limit adjuster