The
MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM is a
rackmount Layer 3 managed switch designed for
enterprise and data center networks needing robust 10G and 40G connectivity. It features
16× 10G SFP+ ports and
2× 40G QSFP+ uplinks, offering
high switching capacity, advanced VLAN support, and
dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies in a compact 1U form factor.
With
RouterOS v7 and
SwOS dual boot support, it delivers both
Layer 3 routing and simplified Layer 2 switching for flexible deployment across core, distribution, or aggregation layers.
Key Specifications
General
- Model: CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
- Series: Cloud Router Switch (CRS)
- Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
- Operating System: Dual boot – RouterOS (v7, Level 5 license) and SwOS
- Use Case: Data center, enterprise core, ISP aggregation, high-throughput switching
Hardware
- CPU: ARM 64-bit, AL73400 (4-core, 1.2 GHz)
- RAM: 1 GB DDR4
- Storage: 128 MB NAND
- Switch Chip: Marvell Prestera ALDRIN2 family
- Cooling: Intelligent active cooling (3× fans)
- Management Ports:
- 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (out-of-band management)
- 1 × USB Type-A port
- 1 × RJ45 Serial Console
Ports
- 16 × 10G SFP+ Ports
- 2 × 40G QSFP+ Ports
- 1 × 1G RJ45 Management Port
Performance
- Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate: 357 Mpps
- Non-blocking Throughput: 320 Gbps
- Latency: Low latency, suitable for real-time and high-volume traffic
- Layer 2 & Layer 3 Support: VLANs, ACLs, IPv4 routing
Power & Environmental
- Power Input:
- Dual redundant hot-swappable AC power supplies (100–240V AC)
- Power Redundancy: Yes (2 × PSUs included)
- Max Power Consumption: ~75W
- Cooling:
- 3 × Temperature-controlled fans
- Redundant airflow design
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
Software Features
- RouterOS v7:
- Static and dynamic routing (IPv4/IPv6)
- RSTP, MSTP, VLANs, firewall, L3 hardware offloading
- Traffic control, DHCP server, scripting, SNMP
- SwOS:
- Lightweight switch OS with VLAN, ACL, monitoring
- Dual Boot: Flexibility to switch between RouterOS and SwOS for optimal control
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions: 443 × 200 × 44 mm
- Weight: ~3.4 kg
- Chassis: All-metal 1U rackmount design
- Mounting: 19-inch rack ears included
- Cooling: Redundant front-to-back airflow with fan monitoring
Package Contents
- 1 × CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Switch
- 2 × Hot-swappable Power Supplies (AC)
- 1 × Power Cord
- 1 × Rackmount Kit
- 1 × Quick Start Guide
Use Cases
- Core switch for high-density 10G/40G networks
- ISP aggregation layer
- Datacenter top-of-rack switch
- Enterprise backbone for virtualization and storage networks
Meta Description
MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM is a 1U rackmount Layer 3 switch with 16× 10G SFP+ and 2× 40G QSFP+ ports, dual hot-swap power, and 640 Gbps switching—perfect for enterprise core, ISP, and data center deployments.
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