Raspberry Pi 5 for Cloud Storage Setup

[Shraddha]

Hello everyone,

I am interested in purchasing a Raspberry Pi 5 and would appreciate your guidance on selecting the right configuration. My primary use case is setting up a personal cloud storage solution, allowing me to access my files remotely from my laptop or desktop. Additionally, I would like to explore the possibility of using it for media streaming as well.
I currently have a 2TB external HDD that I plan to use for storage. Given my requirements, could you suggest:
1. The most suitable Raspberry Pi 5 model for my use case?
2. The necessary accessories I should purchase along with it?
3. Any additional components that may enhance performance or reliability for this setup?

Looking forward to your advice.