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AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/limits.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge effective November 2025 with alternative service recommendations

Security assessment

Service availability notice added to limits documentation. Does not address security limitations or introduce new security controls.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/developer-guide/limits.md b/snowball/latest/developer-guide/limits.md
index ed67f683f..f30f96ec8 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/developer-guide/limits.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/developer-guide/limits.md
@@ -6,0 +7,2 @@ Region availability for AWS Snowball EdgeLimitations for AWS Snowball Edge jobsR
+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/). 
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