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AWS snowball documentation change

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

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

Summary

Revised support notification: Changed header style and updated guidance for new customers to use secure transfer alternatives

Security assessment

Update concerns service availability timelines and alternative solutions. Mention of 'secure physical transfers' refers to existing service capabilities, not new security features.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_SnowconeDeviceConfiguration.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_SnowconeDeviceConfiguration.md
index 203bbfe54..1ba4e61f3 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_SnowconeDeviceConfiguration.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_SnowconeDeviceConfiguration.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/).