MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 16 SFP28 Ports 2 QSFP28 | CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
Description
MikroTik's RB-CRS518S is a Cloud Router Switch featuring 16x 25Gbps SFP28 ports, 2x 100Gbps QSFP28 ports with a total of 1.2Tbps switching capacity. The router has dual power supplies for power redundancy and is compatible with the RB-12V150W power supplies. The 25Gbps SFP28 ports are backwards compatible with 10Gbps and 1.25Gbps SFP modules while the 100Gbps QSFP28 ports are also compatible with the 40Gbps QSFP modules.
CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
A 100 Gigabit switch for enterprise networks and data centers. Hot-swappable parts and insane port density with 1.2 Tbps switching capacity!
As the 100 Gigabit product family grows, the time has come to introduce a serious enterprise-level switch. A switch that is up for the challenge when the CRS504 port density is just not enough. Introducing the spectacular CRS518-16XS-2XQ!
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:
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!
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?
The MikroTik 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!
Features
Ethernet Ports: 1x 10/100 (Management Port)
Hardware Button: Reset
Max. Power Consumption: 45W
Mounting: Rack-Mount
Operating System: RouterOS (Level 6 Licence)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
PoE Input: None
PoE Output: None
Power Input: 2x IEC Power Cord (Included)
Processor: 1 Core 650 MHz QCA9531
Serial Interface:1x RJ45 Serial Port
SFP Ports: 16x 25Gbps ; 2x 100Gbps
Supported Voltage Range: 100V-240V
System Memory: 64MB
USB Ports: 1x USB
Other: None
Dimensions: 443 x 265 x 44.5 mm
Specifications
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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 | N/A |
Powering
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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
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10/100 Ethernet ports | 1 |
Fiber
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Number of 25G SFP28 ports | 16 |
Number of 100G QSFP28 ports | 2 |
Peripherals
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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
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PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
Voltage Monitor | Yes |
Certification & Approvals
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Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
IP | 20 |
Included parts
Inventory Last Updated: Jan 18, 2025