Product description

📌 Product Overview

The MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM is a high‑density 100 Gigabit enterprise fiber switch designed for data centers, core network layers, and demanding business environments. It delivers massive bandwidth, flexible connectivity, and robust reliability, making it ideal for backbone networks and high‑throughput aggregation layers.

This rackmount 1U switch features 16 × 25 Gbps SFP28 fiber ports and 2 × 100 Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports, allowing you to connect large numbers of servers, storage systems, or other switches with ultra‑fast data speeds. Dual hot‑swappable power supplies and fans ensure maximum uptime and service continuity.

🔧 Key Features

• 16 × 25 Gbps SFP28 Fiber Ports – High‑speed connections supporting backward compatibility with 10G and 1G SFP modules for flexible deployment.
• 2 × 100 Gbps QSFP28 Uplink Ports – Ultra‑fast backbone connectivity for aggregation or core network links.
• Dual Hot‑Swappable Power Supplies – Redundant AC power inputs (100–240 V) enhance reliability and uptime.
• RouterOS v7 Operating System – Enterprise‑grade networking features including VLANs, ACLs, LACP, MLAG, jumbo frames, and more.
• Layer‑3 Hardware Offloading Support – Enables more efficient routing performance directly on the switch chip.
• Rackmount 1U Form Factor – Compact and professional design suitable for server racks.
• Active Redundant Cooling – Multiple fans with hot‑swap capability for resilient thermal management.
• Backward Compatibility – 25 Gbps SFP28 ports can accept 10G and 1G optics, increasing deployment flexibility.

⚙ Technical Specifications

• Product Code: CRS518‑16XS‑2XQ‑RM
• Ports:
– 16 × 25 G SFP28 fiber ports
– 2 × 100 G QSFP28 uplink ports
– 1 × 10/100 Mbps RJ45 management port
• Operating System: RouterOS v7 (Level 6)
• CPU: Qualcomm QCA9531, single core, 650 MHz
• Memory: 64 MB RAM, 16 MB flash storage
• Redundancy: Dual hot‑swappable AC power supplies
• Cooling: 4 hot‑swappable fans
• Switching Capacity: Up to 1.2 Tbps and high forwarding rate for heavy traffic.
• Peripherals: USB‑A port and RS‑232 console port
• Certifications: CE, EAC, ROHS; IP20 enclosure rating
• Operating Temperature: −40 °C to +70 °C

🛠 Applications

The MikroTik CRS518‑16XS‑2XQ‑RM is ideal for:

• Core switch in enterprise LAN and data center networks
• ISP infrastructure and backbone aggregation layers
• High‑performance storage networks
• Virtualization and server farm connectivity
• High‑density fiber deployments requiring 25 Gbps and 100 Gbps links

🌐 Product Description

Deliver exceptional network performance with the MikroTik CRS518‑16XS‑2XQ‑RM, a premium 100 Gigabit rackmount fiber switch designed for enterprise core and data center applications. With 16 high‑speed 25 Gbps SFP28 ports, 2 blazing‑fast 100 Gbps QSFP28 uplinks, and robust redundancy and cooling systems, this switch is built for reliability and scalability. Its support for advanced networking features like VLANs, LACP, MLAG, and hardware offloaded routing makes it a powerful backbone component for high‑traffic environments.

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