Can I access my external harddrive if I connect it to my Airport via USB?

I have a basic router providing a wireless network and access to the internet (given by my internet provider). And then I recently bought an Airport adaptor and connected my stereo, and now I'm playing music wirelessly.
My question is then, will I be able to access my external harddrive if I connect it to my Airport via USB?
It's an Airport Express Base Station (the one with only jack, usb and ethernet)
Thanks

Sorry but the USB port on the AirPort Express (AX) does not support USB hard drives.

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