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AWS AWSEC2: Add T8i to instance types with secure private connectivity

Service: AWSEC2 · 2026-09-27 · Documentation low

File: AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/data-protection.md

Summary

Adds the T8i instance family to the list of general purpose instance types that support secure and private connectivity between EC2 instances.

Security assessment

The change only appends the T8i instance family to an existing supported-instance-type list; it does not alter any security control, policy, or guidance. No vulnerability or incident is referenced.

Evidence

+    * **General purpose** : M5dn, M5n, M5zn, M6a, M6i, M6id, M6idn, M6in, M7a, M7g, M7gd, M7i, M7i-flex, M8a, M8azn, M8g, M8gb, M8gd, M8gn, M8i, M8id, M8i-flex, M8in, M8idn, M8ine, M8ib, M8idb, M9g, M9gd, Mac-m4, Mac-m4pro, T8i

Diff

diff --git a/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/data-protection.md b/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/data-protection.md
index 7e07f01b4..e59351ef8 100644
--- a//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/data-protection.md
+++ b//AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/data-protection.md
@@ -96 +96 @@ AWS provides secure and private connectivity between EC2 instances of all types.
-    * **General purpose** : M5dn, M5n, M5zn, M6a, M6i, M6id, M6idn, M6in, M7a, M7g, M7gd, M7i, M7i-flex, M8a, M8azn, M8g, M8gb, M8gd, M8gn, M8i, M8id, M8i-flex, M8in, M8idn, M8ine, M8ib, M8idb, M9g, M9gd, Mac-m4, Mac-m4pro
+    * **General purpose** : M5dn, M5n, M5zn, M6a, M6i, M6id, M6idn, M6in, M7a, M7g, M7gd, M7i, M7i-flex, M8a, M8azn, M8g, M8gb, M8gd, M8gn, M8i, M8id, M8i-flex, M8in, M8idn, M8ine, M8ib, M8idb, M9g, M9gd, Mac-m4, Mac-m4pro, T8i