CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
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Product code: CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM
Switches: Fast Ethernet ports, SFP28 cages, QSFP cages.
Availability: see the store.
Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | 20 |
Powering
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of AC inputs | 2 |
| AC input range | 100-240 |
| Number of PSU slots | 2 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 47-63 |
| Max power consumption | 95 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 45 W |
| Cooling type | 4 fans |
Ethernet
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 10/100 Ethernet ports | 1 |
Fibre
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of 25G SFP28 ports | 16 |
| Number of 100G QSFP28 ports | 2 |
Peripherals
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Serial console port | RJ45 |
| Number of USB ports | 1 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB type A |
| Max USB current (A) | 1 |
Benchmarks
Switching results
| Mode | Configuration | 1518 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | ||
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 2 throughput | 48772.8 | 592296.4 | 141000.9 | 577539.8 | 600000 | 307200 |
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 2 capacity | 48772.8 | 1184592.7 | 141000.9 | 1155079.7 | 600000 | 614401 |
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 1 throughput | 48772.8 | 600100 | 141000.9 | 600100 | 600000 | 403560 |
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 1 capacity | 48772.8 | 1200200 | 141000.9 | 1200200 | 600000 | 807120 |
MikroTik states that results show maximum performance in the stated test configuration and that other configurations most likely give lower results. Source: MikroTik official product page, retrieved 2026-10-02.
Ethernet test results: QCA9531 all port test
| Mode | Configuration | 1518 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | ||
| Bridging | none (fast path) | 374 | 454.2 | 828 | 339.1 | 1625 | 83.2 |
| Bridging | 25 bridge filter rules | 338 | 410.5 | 478 | 195.8 | 756 | 38.7 |
| Routing | none (fast path) | 372 | 451.8 | 733 | 300.2 | 1449 | 74.2 |
| Routing | 25 simple queues | 364 | 442 | 524 | 214.6 | 544 | 27.9 |
| Routing | 25 ip filter rules | 338 | 410.5 | 414 | 169.6 | 417 | 21.4 |
MikroTik states that results show maximum performance in the stated test configuration and that other configurations most likely give lower results. Source: MikroTik official product page, retrieved 2026-10-02.
Included in the box
As listed by MikroTik. These come with the product and are not ordered separately.
- Rack ears for CRS518-16XS-2XQ
- IEC cord
- K-54 kit
Optional purchases (sold separately)
MT-HotSwapFan · MT-HotSwapFan
Documents
Datasheets and brochures
- Brochure (MikroTik)
Guides and manuals
- Quick Guide (MikroTik)
- User Manual (MikroTik)
Diagrams and dimensions
- Block Diagram (MikroTik)
- Dimensions (MikroTik)
Certificates and compliance
- Declaration of conformity (MikroTik)
Source: MikroTik official product page, retrieved 2026-10-02. Items MikroTik does not list are unknown, not zero.
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