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AWS snowball documentation change

Service: snowball · 2025-10-10 · Documentation low

File: snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeAddress.md

Summary

Modified support notice for Snowball Edge, highlighting secure alternatives like AWS Data Transfer Terminal

Security assessment

The change is procedural, updating service availability and recommendations. References to secure services are informational, not tied to a security incident or new security capability.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeAddress.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeAddress.md
index ef8247241..6afda88c6 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeAddress.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_DescribeAddress.md
@@ -9 +9 @@ Request SyntaxRequest ParametersResponse SyntaxResponse ElementsErrorsSee Also
-###### Important
+###### Note
@@ -11 +11 @@ Request SyntaxRequest ParametersResponse SyntaxResponse ElementsErrorsSee 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/).