AWS Snowball - Other DIfferences; How It Works

AWS Snowball User Guide
Other Differences
Differences Between Items Provided for the Snowball and
Snowball Edge
The following outlines the differences between the network adapters, cables used, and cables provided
for the Snowball and Snowball Edge.
Network Interface Snowball Support Snowball Edge
Support
Cables Provided with
Device
RJ45
✓ ✓
Only provided with
Snowball
SFP+
✓ ✓
Only provided with
Snowball
SFP+ (with optic
connector)
✓ ✓
No cables provided for
either device. No optic
connector provided for
Snowball Edge devices.
An optic connector is
provided with each
Snowball
QSFP 
✓
No cables or optics
provided
For more information on the network interfaces, cables, and connectors that work with the different
device types, see the following topics:
• Supported Network Hardware (p. 91) for Snowballs in this guide.
• Supported Network Hardware in the AWS Snowball Edge Developer Guide.
AWS Snowball Other Differences
For other differences, including FAQs and pricing information, see:
• https://aws.amazon.com/snowball
• https://aws.amazon.com/snowball-edge
How AWS Snowball Works with the Standard
Snowball Appliance
Following, you can find information on how AWS Snowball works, including concepts and its end-to-end
implementation.
Topics
• How It Works: Concepts (p. 7)
• How It Works: Implementation (p. 9)
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