MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM 2x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports and 16x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports

Specifications
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

Powering
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
10/100 Ethernet ports    1

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

Peripherals
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
PCB temperature monitor    Yes
Voltage Monitor    Yes
Certification & Approvals
Certification    CE, EAC, ROHS
IP    20

As our 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 – 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!

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!