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AWS snowball documentation change

Service: snowball · 2025-11-13 · Documentation low

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

Summary

Updated AWS Snowball Edge availability notice to state it's no longer available to new customers, with alternative service recommendations.

Security assessment

Product lifecycle update with no security implications. Mentions secure transfer alternatives but does not document security features.

Diff

diff --git a/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md b/snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md
index 92f2c6edb..88858ac6d 100644
--- a//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md
+++ b//snowball/latest/api-reference/API_ClusterMetadata.md
@@ -11 +11 @@ ContentsSee Also
-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/).
+AWS Snowball Edge is no longer available to new customers. 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/).