Firewire issues (HD dismounts when plugging in other devices)

I've got a brand new Mac Pro with a Seagate 1T external firewire drive connected to the firewire port on the back of the computer. I also have a Lexar firewire CF card reader plugged into the firewire port on the front of the computer. Whenever I insert a CF card into the reader the external drive drops off with the error that it was not put away correctly. When I eject the card the external appears back on the desktop. I've had the same thing happen when plugging in an old iPod that uses a firewire connection. When it appears on the desktop the other Firewire device drops off. Any ideas on how to troubleshoot?

Try resetting the PRAM and resetting the Systems Management Controller.
PRAM
1. (Re)start and immediately press & hold the CommandOption+PR keys
2. Listen for two startup chimes.
3. Release all keys and let the Mac start normally.
SMC
1. Shut down the Mac and disconnect all attached cables; power, USB, FireWire, Ethernet, etc.
2. WAit 15 seconds.
3. Reattach the power cable and a USB keyboard & mouse.
4. Restart the Mac.
5. Reattach all hot attachable peripherals.
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I have been searching for answers and solutions to my problem for a while, every discussions related to this errors, trying every ideas that should fix that. I never asked any questions here in apple support comunities because i am sure that almost every question,problem,errors,etc. have been already discussed,solved,fixed,etc. and i always found some solutions to fix my problems. UNTIL NOW. i ll try to explain every aspect, sorry if i forget on something.
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