connect it to a 5 TB hard disk (initially) and dump all my data into it
Don't forget about backups! That 5TB drive can die at any random moment.
I would get a powered USB hub for your hard drive, then plug in the hub into your RPI4. The usb ports on the pi cannot handle a lot of power(from what I remember).
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