OSU Physics Faqs : Linux : How can I ftp a large file without getting a “file too large” error?
You may have a maximum filesize limit established by default. For example, in Redhat Linux 6.x, the default maximum file size is 50MB. So if you try to download a bigger file, it will stop at 50MB and give you a “file too large” error (and probably something about a broken pipe). You can see and change your filesize limit and other limits. The command will depend on the shell you use.
