MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Cloud Router Switch Features

Introducing the spectacular Mikrotik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM. With 2x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports and 16x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports, this is the perfect cost-effective addition to any enterprise network or data center. And with dual-redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, you won’t have to worry about unnecessary downtime.

Here’s a real-life setup – similar to the one we’re using in our office:

At the top, you could place two flagship CCR2216 routers to provide the main connectivity and routing. Then a blazing-fast 100 Gigabit connection leads to three CRS518 distribution level switches. This is where all the magic happens. The CRS518 switches connect every access level device to the main network, deal with traffic filtering, and network policy enforcement. And they handle all that with grace and dignity – thanks to the fantastic Marvell Prestera Aldrin2 switch-chip. The same chip you’ve seen in our flagship CCR2216 that did wonders with L3 Hardware Offloading.

The 25-gigabit ports are backward compatible with 10 Gigabit and 1 Gigabit SFP devices. Mix and match as you need!

MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Cloud Router Switch Description

The two hot-swap power supplies support a high input voltage range: 100-240V. The board itself uses up to 45W of power, while the total maximum power consumption goes up to 77W with all the attachments. It can be a bit more power-hungry than the CRS504, but you would be too if you had 16x 25-Gigabit ports, wouldn’t you?

Our 100 Gigabit product family keeps growing: switches, routers, cables, and QSFP28 modules. If you want real speed and ultimate flexibility for the best price on the market – you want MikroTik!

Nothing can stop this switch: it supports VLAN (802.1Q, 802.1ad), L3 hardware offloaded routing, ACL, LACP, MLAG, Jumbo frames, IGMP/MLD snooping, and so on. Keep your RouterOS up to date and enjoy the real power of CRS!

Mikrotik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Specifications

Details
Product code	CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
Architecture	MIPSBE
CPU	QCA9531
CPU core count	1
CPU nominal frequency	650 MHz
Switch chip model	98DX8525
RouterOS license	6
Operating System	RouterOS v7
Size of RAM	64 MB
Storage size	16 MB
Storage type	FLASH
MTBF	Approximately 200’000 hours at 25C
Tested ambient temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Suggested price	$1595.00

Powering

Details
Number of AC inputs	2
AC input range	100-240
Frequency (Hz)	47-63
Max power consumption	95 W
Max power consumption without attachments	45 W
Cooling type	4 fans

Ethernet

Details
10/100 Ethernet ports	1

Fiber

Details
Number of 25G SFP28 ports	16
Number of 100G QSFP28 ports	2

Peripherals

Details
Serial console port	RJ45
Number of USB ports	1
USB Power Reset	Yes
USB slot type	USB type A
Max USB current (A)	1

Other

Details
PCB temperature monitor	Yes
Voltage Monitor	Yes

Certification & Approvals

Details
Certification	CE, EAC, ROHS
IP	20

Included parts

• 
  Rack ears for CRS518-16XS-2XQ
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  IEC cord
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  IEC cord
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  K-54 kit