MikroTik CCR2216-1G-12XS-2XQ Cloud Core Router

MikroTik CCR2216-1G-12XS-2XQ is a high-performance 100G router with a 16-core 2GHz CPU, 16GB RAM, 2×100G QSFP28, 12×25G SFP28, M.2 SSD slots, and dual hot-swap PSUs—ideal for data centers and ISPs.

Here are the detailed specifications of the MikroTik CCR2216-1G-12XS-2XQ Cloud Core Router:

🧠 Core Hardware

• CPU: Amazon Annapurna Labs Alpine v3 AL73400
• Architecture: ARM 64-bit
• CPU Cores: 16 cores
• CPU Frequency: 2 GHz per core
• RAM: 16 GB DDR4
• Storage:
  • 128 MB NAND Flash
  • 2 × M.2 SATA3 slots (SSD support, no capacity limit)

🔌 Interfaces

• Ethernet Ports:
  • 1 × 1G RJ45 (direct to CPU for management)
• QSFP28 Ports:
  • 2 × 100G QSFP28 cages (supports 40G/100G modules)
• SFP28 Ports:
  • 12 × 25G SFP28 cages (backward compatible with SFP+/SFP)
• Console Port:
  • 1 × RJ45 Serial
• USB: Not available
• Expansion:
  • 2 × M.2 SATA slots for SSD (can be used for logging, caching, etc.)

🔧 Switching & Routing

• Switch Chip: Marvell Prestera Aldrin2 (98DX8525)
• Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps+
• Forwarding Rate: Hundreds of millions of packets per second
• L3 Hardware Offloading: Supported
• IPsec Hardware Acceleration: Supported

⚙️ Software

• RouterOS Version: v7 pre-installed
• License Level: RouterOS L6 (unlimited features)

⚡ Power

• Power Supply: Dual-redundant hot-swappable PSU (100–240 V AC, 47–63 Hz)
• Power Consumption:
  • Idle: ~80 W
  • Max: ~121–128 W
• Cooling: 4 × active fans (temperature-controlled)

🧱 Physical

• Dimensions: 443 × 367 × 44 mm (standard 1U rackmount)
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
• MTBF: >200,000 hours at 25°C
• Form Factor: 1U rackmount
• Certifications: CE, FCC, EAC, RoHS, IP20

📦 Included Accessories

• Rackmount kit (front/rear brackets)
• 2 × IEC power cables
• Cable management brackets
• K-82 mounting kit

🏁 Performance Highlights

• Ideal for high-capacity data centers, IXPs, large ISPs
• Up to 200+ Gbps aggregate throughput with L3 offloading
• Perfect for 25G/100G environments
• Scalable SSD storage for extended logging or caching

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