MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM 16-Port 25G & 2-Port 100G Cloud Router Switch

The MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM is a high-performance enterprise Cloud Router Switch designed for data centers, service providers, enterprise networks and other environments requiring high-density 25 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit fiber connectivity. It combines 16 SFP28 ports with two 100G QSFP28 interfaces, providing substantial bandwidth for servers, storage systems, network aggregation and high-performance computing infrastructure.

Powered by the Marvell 98DX8525 switch chip, the CRS518 supports Layer 3 hardware offloading and advanced RouterOS v7 networking capabilities for efficient traffic management. Dual-redundant hot-swappable power supplies and hot-swappable cooling fans further enhance reliability and serviceability, making the switch particularly suitable for mission-critical network environments where minimizing downtime is essential.

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MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM 25G & 100G Cloud Router Switch Features in Kenya

16-Port 25G SFP28 Connectivity

The CRS518 provides 16 × 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports for high-density fiber connections to servers, storage systems, switches and other high-performance network equipment requiring significantly greater bandwidth than conventional Gigabit or 10G infrastructure.

Backward Compatible SFP28 Interfaces

The SFP28 interfaces provide backward compatibility with 10G and 1G SFP devices, allowing organizations to integrate existing fiber infrastructure while progressively upgrading network connections to 25 Gigabit speeds.

Dual 100G QSFP28 Ports

Two 100 Gigabit QSFP28 interfaces provide ultra-high-bandwidth connections for network backbone, aggregation and high-performance infrastructure, helping prevent uplink bottlenecks when traffic from multiple 25G connections is consolidated.

High-Density Network Aggregation

The combination of sixteen 25G interfaces and dual 100G uplinks makes the CRS518 particularly suitable as a distribution or aggregation switch connecting high-speed access devices to core network infrastructure.

Marvell Prestera 98DX8525 Switch Chip

The advanced Marvell 98DX8525 switch chip provides hardware-based traffic processing designed to handle demanding enterprise and data center workloads efficiently.

Layer 3 Hardware Offloading

Layer 3 hardware offloading allows supported routing functions to be processed directly by the switch chip rather than relying entirely on the CPU, providing improved performance for compatible high-speed routed network configurations.

RouterOS v7 Network Management

MikroTik RouterOS v7 provides extensive configuration and management capabilities for implementing advanced switching, routing, network segmentation and traffic-management requirements.

Level 6 RouterOS License

The included RouterOS Level 6 license provides extensive RouterOS functionality suitable for advanced enterprise, service-provider and data center network deployments.

Dual-Redundant Power Supplies

Dual power supplies provide redundancy for environments where continuous network operation is important. A properly configured redundant power arrangement helps maintain switch operation if one power supply becomes unavailable.

Hot-Swappable Power Supplies

The hot-swappable PSU design allows a failed or serviceable power supply to be replaced while the remaining supply maintains switch operation, helping reduce planned and unplanned network downtime.

Hot-Swappable Cooling Fans

Hot-swappable cooling fans improve serviceability by allowing cooling components to be replaced with minimal interruption, an important advantage for equipment operating continuously in enterprise and data center environments.

Energy-Efficient High-Speed Switching

The CRS518 consumes approximately 45W for the board itself, with maximum power consumption of approximately 77W, providing substantial 25G and 100G network capacity while maintaining efficient power requirements.

Wide Operating Temperature Range

With a tested ambient operating range from -40°C to 70°C, the CRS518 is designed to maintain reliable operation across a wide range of environmental conditions when installed appropriately.

1U Rackmount Design

The compact 1U rackmount form factor integrates efficiently into standard enterprise and data center network racks, helping maximize available rack space in high-density installations.

MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM 25G & 100G Cloud Router Switch Specifications in Kenya

• Brand: MikroTik
• Model: CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
• Product Code: CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
• Switch Type: Managed 25G / 100G Cloud Router Switch
• Architecture: MIPSBE
• CPU: QCA9531
• CPU Frequency: 650 MHz
• CPU Cores: 1
• Switch Chip: Marvell 98DX8525
• Operating System: RouterOS v7
• RouterOS License: Level 6
• RAM: 64 MB
• Storage: 16 MB Flash
• SFP28 Ports: 16 × 25G
• QSFP28 Ports: 2 × 100G
• SFP28 Backward Compatibility: 10G and 1G
• Layer 3 Hardware Offloading: Supported
• Power Supplies: Dual-Redundant Hot-Swappable
• AC Input: 100–240V AC
• Board Power Consumption: Approximately 45W
• Maximum Power Consumption: 77W
• Cooling: Active, Hot-Swappable Fans
• Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
• Tested Ambient Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• MTBF: Approximately 200,000 hours at 25°C

Applications of MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Cloud Router Switch

• Enterprise core and distribution networks
• Data centers and server rooms
• ISP and service provider infrastructure
• 25G server and storage connectivity
• 100G network backbone and aggregation
• High-performance computing environments
• Data-intensive enterprise applications
• 10G to 25G network infrastructure upgrades

Buy MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM Cloud Router Switch in Kenya

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