CRS518-16XS-2XQ: enterprise 100G switching without the enterprise price

As our 100G lineup expands, it’s time for a true enterprise workhorse—built for when CRS504 port density just won’t cut it. Meet the CRS518-16XS-2XQ.

High-speed ports that fit real networks

• 2 × 100G QSFP28 uplinks
• 16 × 25G SFP28 access ports
  • Backward compatible with 10G and 1G SFP modules—mix as needed

Built for uptime

• Dual-redundant, hot-swappable PSUs and fans to keep maintenance painless and downtime minimal
• Board power draw up to ~45 W (up to ~77 W with attachments)

A proven enterprise topology (like our office)

• Core: two CCR2216 routers for primary routing and connectivity
• Distribution: three CRS518 switches on 100G links handle policy enforcement and traffic filtering
• Access: everything downstream ties in over 25G, with seamless fallback to 10G/1G where necessary

Silicon that means business

Powered by the Marvell Prestera Aldrin2 switch chip—the same family that shines with L3 hardware offloading in our flagship platforms—so your distribution layer stays fast and predictable under load.

Features that scale

• VLAN: 802.1Q, 802.1ad (Q-in-Q)
• L3 hardware-offloaded routing
• ACL, LACP, MLAG
• Jumbo frames, IGMP/MLD snooping, and more
  Keep RouterOS current to unlock the full feature set.

One ecosystem, maximum flexibility

Our 100G family spans switches, routers, cables, and QSFP28 modules—so you can build end-to-end at the best value on the market.

CRS518-16XS-2XQ: serious 100G for serious networks—dense, reliable, and ready for the core.