Transfer large files

Hi all,
When transferring large files to an external HD (CalDigit) via firewire 800, the transfer will quit part way through. This happens on a consistent basis with files larger than 3 or 4 gigs. However, transferring via firewire 400 is seamless. I have experienced this using other external HDs so I know its not the HD. Any suggestions? Maybe a faulty firewire 800 port on my iMac?
Jared
p.s. its not the firewire 800 cable either - i've tried mulitple cables.

Hi, can I ask what are you transferring, images? Data? Music?
the reason I ask is that sometimes some images from iPhoto will not transfer (it depends on format) some iTunes will not transfer, depends on origin, never had any problems with data.
Have called Apple Help? ask to talk to a specialist...L

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