ROSE Data server (RDS)
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Product code: RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
Router with 1 x 1 Gbit/s + 2 x 1 Gbit/s, 4 x SFP+ (10 Gbit/s) + 4 x SFP28 (25 Gbit/s) + 2 x QSFP28 (100 Gbit/s); 16-core AL73400; 32 GB RAM.
Availability: see the store.
Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | ARM 64bit |
| CPU | AL73400 |
| CPU core count | 16 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 2000 MHz |
| CPU Threads count | 16 |
| Switch chip model | 98DX4310 |
| Dimensions | 476 x 443 x 44 mm |
| RouterOS license | 6 |
| Operating System | RouterOS v7 (Special ROSE edition) |
| Size of RAM | 32 GB |
| Storage size | 128 MB |
| Storage type | NAND |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| CPU temperature monitor | Yes |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Mode button | Yes |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | 20 |
Powering
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of AC inputs | 2 |
| AC input range | 100-240 |
| Frequency (Hz) | 50-60 |
| Max power consumption | 286 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 105 W |
| Cooling type | 10 fans |
Ethernet
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 1 |
| Number of 1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet ports | 2 |
Fibre
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| SFP+ ports | 4 |
| Number of 25G SFP28 ports | 4 |
| Number of 100G QSFP28 ports | 2 |
Peripherals
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Serial console port | RJ45 |
| Number of USB ports | 2 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB 3.0 type A |
| Max USB current (A) | 1 |
| Number of M.2 slots | 2 |
Benchmarks
Ethernet test results: AL73400 All port test
| Mode | Configuration | 1518 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | ||
| Bridging | none (fast path) | 6240 | 75778.6 | 10977.1 | 44962.2 | 28907.9 | 15725.9 |
| Bridging | 25 bridge filter rules | 4025.6 | 48886.9 | 4008.7 | 16419.6 | 3799.7 | 2067 |
| Routing | none (fast path) | 6168.5 | 74910.3 | 9944.6 | 40733.1 | 33153 | 18035.2 |
| Routing | 25 simple queues | 4554.2 | 55306.2 | 4553.9 | 18652.8 | 4458.9 | 2425.6 |
| Routing | 25 ip filter rules | 2854.1 | 34660.2 | 2845.6 | 11655.6 | 2701.1 | 1469.4 |
| Routing | none (L3HW) | 16254.9 | 197399.5 | 46992.4 | 192480.9 | 284090.5 | 154545.2 |
| Routing | 25 ip filter rules (Fasttrack L3HW) | 16026.2 | 194622.2 | 46287.5 | 189593.6 | 251870.1 | 137017.3 |
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.
IPsec test results: AL73400 IPsec throughput
| Mode | Configuration | 1400 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | ||
| Single tunnel | AES-128-CBC + SHA1 | 179.7 | 2012.6 | 186.4 | 763.5 | 182.8 | 93.6 |
| 256 tunnels | AES-128-CBC + SHA1 | 366.8 | 4108.2 | 667.3 | 2733.3 | 668.8 | 342.4 |
| 256 tunnels | AES-128-CBC + SHA256 | 366.8 | 4108.2 | 666.2 | 2728.8 | 670.4 | 343.2 |
| 256 tunnels | AES-256-CBC + SHA1 | 366.2 | 4101.4 | 667.6 | 2734.5 | 668.8 | 342.4 |
| 256 tunnels | AES-256-CBC + SHA256 | 366.2 | 4101.4 | 670 | 2744.3 | 670.4 | 343.2 |
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.
- IEC cord
- K-90 fastening set
- Rackmount ear (ROSE)
- Small rear support ears (ROSE)
- Long rear Rackmount support ears (ROSE)
Optional purchases (sold separately)
No separately orderable accessories were matched to this product in the catalogue. Accessories and spare parts are in the Accessories group and in the store.
Documents
Datasheets and brochures
- Brochure (MikroTik)
Guides and manuals
- User manual (MikroTik)
Diagrams and dimensions
- Block Diagram (MikroTik)
- Dimensions (MikroTik)
Certificates and compliance
- Declaration of conformity (MikroTik)
Other documents
- Safety and regulatory information (MikroTik)
Source: MikroTik official product page, retrieved 2026-10-02. Items MikroTik does not list are unknown, not zero.
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