SWITCHES
MikroTik CRS520-4XS-16XQ-RM | Enterprise Core 100G Switch
Price$2,195
The MikroTik CRS520-4XS-16XQ-RM is a monumental leap in networking power, designed for the most demanding core environments. As the digital infrastructure of Dubai and Riyadh evolves toward 100G standards, and as major data hubs in South Africa and Nigeria scale up, this switch provides the massive bandwidth required. It is an enterprise-grade powerhouse that offers an incredible port density of 100 Gigabit QSFP28 interfaces at a price point that reshapes the market.
- Massive 100G Capacity: 16x 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports for ultra-high-speed core backbones.
- Flexible 25G Ports: 4x 25 Gigabit SFP28 ports for high-speed server uplinks or distribution.
- Extra Connectivity: 2x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports for easy management or local high-speed copper links.
- Advanced L3 Offloading: Powered by a mighty Marvell Prestera switch chip, capable of hardware-offloaded routing, VLANs, and ACLs.
- Modern CPU Power: Features a Quad-core ARM CPU to handle advanced management and complex configurations without bottlenecks.
- Full Redundancy: Dual hot-swap AC power supplies and hot-swap cooling fans ensure 24/7 mission-critical uptime.
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The MikroTik CRS520-4XS-16XQ-RM is built for the "more is more" era of data. In the UAE’s AI and FinTech sectors, where latency and throughput are measured in microseconds and Terabits, this switch serves as a high-density core. For African ISPs and Mobile Network Operators, it provides the massive aggregation capacity needed to handle the explosion of 5G and high-speed fiber-to-the-home traffic.
Unlike traditional core switches that consume massive amounts of power and budget, the CRS520 is surprisingly efficient. It runs RouterOS v7, giving you full control over BGP, OSPF, and complex L3 routing, all while utilizing Hardware Offloading to keep the traffic moving at wire-speed. With its hot-swappable components, it is designed for environments where downtime is simply not an option.
Specifications
Product Code
CRS520-4XS-16XQ-RM
Suggested Price
$2,195.00
Architecture
ARM 64bit
CPU
AL52400
CPU Core Count
4
CPU Nominal Frequency
2 GHz
CPU Threads Count
4
Switch Chip Model
98CX8410
RouterOS License
Level 5
Operating System
RouterOS v7
RAM Size
4 GB
Storage Size
128 MB
Storage Type
NAND
MTBF
Approximately 200,000 hours at 25°C
Tested Ambient Temperature
-20°C to 50°C
Powering
Number of AC Inputs
2
AC Input Range
100–240 V
Number of PSU Slots
2
Frequency
50–60 Hz
Max Power Consumption
150 W (220 W with both PSUs)
Max Power Consumption (Without Attachments)
123 W
Cooling Type
4 Fans
Ethernet
Number of 1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet Ports
2
Supported Speeds
10M / 100M / 1G / 10G
Fiber
Number of 25G SFP28 Ports
4
Number of 100G QSFP28 Ports
16
Peripherals
Serial Console Port
RJ45
Other
CPU Temperature Monitor
Yes
PCB Temperature Monitor
Yes
Voltage Monitor
Yes
Certification & Approvals
Certification
CE, EAC, ROHS
IP Rating
20
Where to Use This Product
1. Tier-1 Data Centers
The perfect core or "Spine" switch for data centers in Dubai Silicon Oasis or Abu Dhabi. Aggregate multiple "Leaf" switches (like the CRS504 or CRS510) at 100G speeds to create a seamless, high-bandwidth fabric.
2. Regional ISP Backbones
Ideal for major internet exchanges and regional hubs in Lagos, Johannesburg, or Nairobi. Use the 16x 100G ports to link major cities or international subsea cable landings to your internal network.
3. High-Performance Computing (HPC) & AI
For research institutions and AI labs across the Middle East, this switch provides the low-latency, high-bandwidth interconnects required for GPU clusters and massive data processing arrays.
4. Broadcast & Media Production
In Dubai Media City, where 8K uncompressed video workflows are becoming standard, the CRS520 can handle hundreds of simultaneous high-bitrate streams without dropping a single packet.
