Transferring via Ethernet - is this ok?

I am transferring over 150 GB from my MacBook Pro to my MacBook Air via Ethernet cable.
It is going to take 4-hours.
Can this length of time damage the files on my MacBook Pro in anyway?
Thanks

It shouldn't affect either the MBP or MBA files at all. This is assuming the connections are clean and left undisturbed. I set it to do it shortly before going to bed, let it get started and monitor it for about 15 - 30 minutes then let it finish while you're sleeping.
I'm curious though are you using Migration Assistant or Startup assistant or did you just want to move 150GB of data over? If you're using MA or SA I'd recommend some other methods that are more reliable.
Roger

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