The MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM is a high-performance 100 Gigabit switch designed for enterprise networks and high-capacity aggregation deployments. It features 2x 100G QSFP28 ports and 16x 25G SFP28 ports, delivering flexible high-speed connectivity for modern data center and enterprise infrastructure.

Powered by the Marvell Prestera Aldrin2 switch chip, the CRS518 provides powerful switching performance and supports Layer 3 hardware offloaded routing for efficient traffic handling in demanding network environments.

The 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports are backward compatible with 10G and 1G SFP devices, allowing easy integration into existing networks while enabling high-speed upgrades when needed.

For reliability in mission-critical deployments, the CRS518 includes dual hot-swap power supplies and hot-swap cooling fans, helping minimize downtime and simplify maintenance.

The switch supports a wide range of advanced networking features, including:

• VLAN support (802.1Q, 802.1ad)
• L3 hardware offloaded routing
• Access Control Lists (ACL)
• LACP link aggregation
• MLAG
• Jumbo frames
• IGMP / MLD snooping

The redundant power supplies support a wide 100–240V input range. The switch itself consumes up to 45W, with total maximum power consumption reaching 77W with attachments.

With high port density, powerful switching performance, and MikroTik’s flexible RouterOS platform, the CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM delivers scalable 100 Gigabit connectivity for growing network infrastructures.