Wedge 100: More open and versatile than ever

This post details the development and open-sourcing of Wedge 100, a second-generation 100G top-of-rack network switch, and its integration into Meta's data center strategy. It highlights hardware updates for improved serviceability and thermal management, and the reuse of the FBOSS software stack with adaptations for 100G ASIC chips. The post also discusses the operational challenges of managing parallel 40G and 100G networks and the flexibility gained from owning the entire software stack, including OpenBMC for board management. The availability of Wedge 100 as a commercial product and the growing ecosystem of software solutions built on top of it are also emphasized.