MikroTik Canada
ROSE Data server (RDS) (RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ)

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Product code: RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ

USD 1,950.00MikroTik list priceMikroTik list prices in USD, snapshot of 2026-10-03. CAD amounts use the manual rate 1 USD = 1.48 CAD, effective 2026-10-03. Taxes and shipping are not included.
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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.

Manufacturer page

Specifications

Specifications for RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ItemValue
ArchitectureARM 64bit
CPUAL73400
CPU core count16
CPU nominal frequency2000 MHz
CPU Threads count16
Switch chip model98DX4310
Dimensions476 x 443 x 44 mm
RouterOS license6
Operating SystemRouterOS v7 (Special ROSE edition)
Size of RAM32 GB
Storage size128 MB
Storage typeNAND
MTBFApproximately 200'000 hours at 25C
Tested ambient temperature-20°C to 50°C
CPU temperature monitorYes
PCB temperature monitorYes
Voltage MonitorYes
Mode buttonYes
CertificationCE, EAC, ROHS
IP20

Powering

Powering for RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ItemValue
Number of AC inputs2
AC input range100-240
Frequency (Hz)50-60
Max power consumption286 W
Max power consumption without attachments105 W
Cooling type10 fans

Ethernet

Ethernet for RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ItemValue
10/100/1000 Ethernet ports1
Number of 1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet ports2

Fibre

Fibre for RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ItemValue
SFP+ ports4
Number of 25G SFP28 ports4
Number of 100G QSFP28 ports2

Peripherals

Peripherals for RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ItemValue
Serial console portRJ45
Number of USB ports2
USB Power ResetYes
USB slot typeUSB 3.0 type A
Max USB current (A)1
Number of M.2 slots2

Benchmarks

Ethernet test results: AL73400 All port test

Ethernet test results for RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ModeConfiguration1518 byte512 byte64 byte
kppsMbpskppsMbpskppsMbps
Bridgingnone (fast path)624075778.610977.144962.228907.915725.9
Bridging25 bridge filter rules4025.648886.94008.716419.63799.72067
Routingnone (fast path)6168.574910.39944.640733.13315318035.2
Routing25 simple queues4554.255306.24553.918652.84458.92425.6
Routing25 ip filter rules2854.134660.22845.611655.62701.11469.4
Routingnone (L3HW)16254.9197399.546992.4192480.9284090.5154545.2
Routing25 ip filter rules (Fasttrack L3HW)16026.2194622.246287.5189593.6251870.1137017.3

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

IPsec test results for RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ModeConfiguration1400 byte512 byte64 byte
kppsMbpskppsMbpskppsMbps
Single tunnelAES-128-CBC + SHA1179.72012.6186.4763.5182.893.6
256 tunnelsAES-128-CBC + SHA1366.84108.2667.32733.3668.8342.4
256 tunnelsAES-128-CBC + SHA256366.84108.2666.22728.8670.4343.2
256 tunnelsAES-256-CBC + SHA1366.24101.4667.62734.5668.8342.4
256 tunnelsAES-256-CBC + SHA256366.24101.46702744.3670.4343.2

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

Guides and manuals

Diagrams and dimensions

Certificates and compliance

Other documents

Source: MikroTik official product page, retrieved 2026-10-02. Items MikroTik does not list are unknown, not zero.