AWS snowball documentation change
Summary
Updated end-of-support notice to reflect new availability terms for AWS Snowball Edge, replacing previous generation device discontinuation notice with guidance for new customers to use alternative services.
Security assessment
The change updates product lifecycle information and migration guidance without addressing security vulnerabilities or introducing security features. The mention of 'secure physical transfers' in AWS Data Transfer Terminal is a general feature description, not new security documentation.
Diff
diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md index 8da5a4969..92f2c6edb 100644 --- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md +++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md @@ -9 +9 @@ ContentsSee Also -###### Important +###### Note @@ -11 +11 @@ ContentsSee Also -End of support notice: On November 12, 2024, AWS will discontinue previous generation AWS Snowball devices, and both Snowcone devices (HDD and SDD). We will continue to support existing customers using these end-of-life devices until November 12, 2025. The latest generation AWS Snowball devices are available for all customers. For more information, visit this [blog post](http://aws.amazon.com/blogs/storage/aws-snow-device-updates/). +Effective November 7, 2025, AWS Snowball Edge will only be available to existing customers. If you would like to use AWS Snowball Edge, sign up prior to that date. New customers should explore [AWS DataSync](https://aws.amazon.com/datasync/) for online transfers, [AWS Data Transfer Terminal](https://aws.amazon.com/data-transfer-terminal/) for secure physical transfers, or AWS Partner solutions. For edge computing, explore [AWS Outposts](https://aws.amazon.com/outposts/).