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diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/add-nodes.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/add-nodes.md
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 # Tutorial: Add cluster nodes to an Azure FXT Edge Filer cluster
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 A new Azure FXT Edge Filer cluster is created with only one node. You should add at least two more nodes and enable high availability before doing other configuration.
 
 This tutorial explains how to add cluster nodes and enable the High Availability (HA) feature.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/add-storage.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/add-storage.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 06/20/2019
 
 # Tutorial: Add back-end storage and configure the virtual namespace
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This tutorial explains how to add back-edge storage for your cache and how to set up the client-facing virtual filesystem.
 
 The cluster connects to back-end storage systems to access the data clients request, and to store changes more permanently than in the cache.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/additional-doc.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/additional-doc.md
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 # Additional documentation for Azure FXT Edge Filer
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 Other non-Microsoft resources might help you understand and work with your Microsoft Azure FXT Edge Filer hybrid cache.
 
 ## Avere vFXT for Azure cache documentation
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/cluster-create.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/cluster-create.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 07/01/2019
 
 # Tutorial: Create the Azure FXT Edge Filer cluster
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 After you install and initialize the Azure FXT Edge Filer hardware nodes for your cache, use the FXT cluster software to create the cache cluster.
 
 This tutorial walks you through the steps to configure your hardware nodes as a cluster.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/configure-network.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/configure-network.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 10/07/2021
 
 # Tutorial: Configure the cluster's network settings
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 Before you use a newly created Azure FXT Edge Filer cluster, you should check and customize several network settings for your workflow.
 
 This tutorial explains the network settings that you might need to adjust for a new cluster.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/install.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/install.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 07/01/2019
 
 # Tutorial: Install Azure FXT Edge Filer
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This tutorial describes how to install a hardware node for the Azure FXT Edge Filer hybrid storage cache. You need to install at least three hardware nodes to create an Azure FXT Edge Filer cluster.
 
 The installation procedure involves unpacking and rack mounting the device, and attaching the cable management arm (CMA) and front bezel. A separate tutorial explains attaching network cables and connecting power.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/monitor.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/monitor.md
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 # Monitor Azure FXT Edge Filer hardware status
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 The Azure FXT Edge Filer hybrid storage cache system has multiple status lights built in to the chassis to help administrators understand how the hardware is functioning.
 
 ## System health status
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/mount-clients.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/mount-clients.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 06/20/2019
 
 # Tutorial: Mount the cluster
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This tutorial teaches you how to mount NFS clients to the Azure FXT Edge Filer cluster. Clients mount the virtual namespace paths that you assigned when you added back-end storage.
 
 This tutorial teaches:
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/network-power.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/network-power.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 07/01/2019
 
 # Tutorial: Make network connections and supply power to the Azure FXT Edge Filer node
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This tutorial teaches you how to cable the network connections for an Azure FXT Edge Filer hardware node.
 
 In this tutorial, you will learn:
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/node-password.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/node-password.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 06/20/2019
 
 # Tutorial: Set hardware passwords
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 The first time you power up an Azure FXT Edge Filer node, you must set a root password. The hardware nodes are not shipped with a default password.
 
 Network ports are disabled until after the password is set and the root user signs in.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/overview.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/overview.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 07/01/2019
 
 # What is Azure FXT Edge Filer hybrid storage cache?
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 Azure FXT Edge Filer is a hybrid storage caching appliance that provides fast file access and active archive for high-performance computing (HPC) tasks.
 
 It works with multiple data sources, whether stored in a local data center, remotely, or in the cloud. The Azure FXT Edge Filer can provide a unified namespace for data in diverse storage systems.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/port-list.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/port-list.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 05/26/2021
 
 # Required network ports
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This list shows TCP/UDP ports required by FXT cluster environments. Configure any firewalls you use to make sure these ports are accessible.
 
 Your system's specific requirements will vary depending on what kind of back-end storage you use.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/power-off.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/power-off.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 07/01/2019
 
 # How to safely power off Azure FXT Edge Filer hardware
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 Although you can use the physical power button to switch on an individual node, you should not use it to shut down the unit under normal circumstances.
 
 After an Azure FXT Edge Filer node is in use as part of a cluster, you should use the cluster control panel software to shut down the hardware.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/specs.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/specs.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 06/20/2019
 
 # Azure FXT Edge Filer specifications
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This article explains the hardware specifications for Azure FXT Edge Filer hardware nodes. In practice, three or more nodes are configured together to provide the clustered cache system.
 
 ## Hardware specifications
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/support-ticket.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/support-ticket.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 07/10/2019
 
 # Open a support ticket for the Azure FXT Edge Filer
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This article explains how to get help with your Azure FXT Edge Filer system.
 
 Use the Azure portal to open a support ticket with Microsoft Customer Service and Support.
diff --git a/articles/fxt-edge-filer/supported-ciphers.md b/articles/fxt-edge-filer/supported-ciphers.md
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@ ms.date: 05/20/2021
 
 # Supported encryption standards for Azure FXT Edge Filer
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> **Action Required:** Azure FXT Edge Filer will be retired on December 31, 2026. Please remove all Azure FXT Edge Filer resources by December 31, 2026. Visit https://aka.ms/hpccacheretirement for more information about the retirement.
+
 This document describes encryption standards needed for Azure FXT Edge Filer. These standards are implemented as of the operating system version 5.1.1.2.
 
 These standards apply to [Avere vFXT for Azure](../avere-vfxt/index.yml) as well as to Azure FXT Edge Filer.
