[Discuss] SCP file size limitations

[Vancouver Island Geek]

pw wrote:

>>> Does anyone know if there is a file size limitation for
>>> SCP?
>>>
>>> I have been trying to SCP a file that is 150GB
>>> and something causes the download to halt.
>>>
>>> The odd thing is the copy hangs **Waaaayyyy above**
>>> the 32/64 bit file size crossover boundary.
>>
>> If it isn't exceeding the 64bit limit, but it is well passed the 32bit,
>> that would imply a filesystem limit, a protocol rekey, or a bug.
>> Have you tried ssh in debug mode yet?   $ ssh -vvv
>>
>>  Cheers.
> 
> Thanks, I'll try a few more 'v's with my -v flag with SCP to see what
> SSH says.

I intended on also mentioning in my original reply that if you have
access to the daemon you might want to try it with -ddd as well.

 Cheers.