Try Rpi once again with external ssd[1], preferably with external power source like psu[2]. Rpi has huge community which will help you if you ever need solution

Try Rpi once again with external ssd[1], preferably with external power source like psu[2]. Rpi has huge community which will help you if you ever need solution for bespoke config [1]https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2020/im-booting-my-raspberry-pi-4-usb-ssd https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2020/im-booting-my-raspber... [2]https://superuser.com/questions/1239449/using-a-separate-power-supply-for-an-external-drive-array https://superuser.com/questions/1239449/using-a-separate-pow...