AWS snowball documentation change

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

File: snowball/latest/developer-guide/order-sbe.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS Snowball Edge availability to new customers after November 2025, with alternative service recommendations

Security assessment

Change relates to product ordering restrictions rather than security vulnerabilities. No evidence of addressing security weaknesses or adding security features.

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+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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