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ROSE Data server (RDS) RDS is a high-performance, all-in-one storage, 100G networking, and container platform designed for enterprise environments. Featuring 20 U.2 NVMe storage slots and a special RouterOS Edition for Storage & Compute (ROSE).
Third parties control your data. Should they? Your business, your files, your future – handed over to external providers with unclear policies and unknown risks. Stop relying on the cloud. Own your infrastructure.
Introducing the Rose Data Server (RDS2216) – a high-performance, all-in-one storage, networking, and container platform designed for enterprise environments. Secure, scalable, and under your control.
Why Choose RDS2216?
- 20 U.2 NVMe storage slots – Ultra-fast, high-density storage for demanding workloads.
- 100G high-speed networking – 2× 100G QSFP28 ports, 4× 25G SFP28 ports, 4× 10G SFP+ ports, 2× 10G Ethernet ports, and an extra SFF-8644 interface for flexible connectivity.
- 16-core 2 GHz ARM CPU + 32GB DDR4 RAM – High-performance processing for networking, storage, and virtualization.
- Massive energy savings – Cut power consumption and heat output while maintaining high performance – an eco-friendly solution for data-heavy environments.
- Runs RouterOS – The most flexible, modular networking OS. Supports advanced storage capabilities, including exporting block devices over NVMe-TCP, encryption layers, and modular storage configurations for scalable infrastructure. No subscriptions. No paywalls.
- Container-ready – Run MinIO, Nextcloud, Shinobi, Frigate, and other OCI compliant containers with ease. We’ve added two USB ports for additional devices and further adaptability.
- Includes dual hot-swappable power supplies – Ensuring uninterrupted operation and quick replacement without unnecessary downtime.
One Device. Endless Possibilities.
It’s a breakthrough in flexible networking and storage for the most demanding enterprise environments. Reliable 100-Gigabit connectivity. Ultra-fast NVMe storage support. Containers. Enterprise-grade performance.
No subscriptions. No paywalls. Just pure, future-proof performance.
You buy it – you own it. Forever. That’s a core MikroTik principle.
For more info, F.A.Q., and real life use case examples - see product brochure in the Downloads section below.
Specifications
| Product code | RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ |
| Architecture | ARM 64bit |
| CPU | AL73400 |
| CPU core count | 16 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 2000 MHz |
| Switch chip model | 98DX4310 |
| 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 |
| IPsec hardware acceleration | Yes |
| Suggested price | $1950.00 |
Powering
| 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
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 1 |
| Number of 1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet ports | 2 |
Fiber
| SFP+ ports | 4 |
| Number of 25G SFP28 ports | 4 |
| Number of 100G QSFP28 ports | 2 |
Peripherals
| 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 |
Other
| CPU temperature monitor | Yes |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Mode button | Yes |
Certification & Approvals
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | 20 |
Included parts
Block DiagramOpen
Safety and regulatory informationOpen
SFP compatibility listOpen
RouterOS software manualOpen
High resolution images
Ethernet test results
| RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ | AL73400 All port test | ||||||
| Mode | Configuration | 1518 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
| kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | ||
| Bridging | none (fast path) | 6240.0 | 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 | 2067.0 |
| Routing | none (fast path) | 6168.5 | 74910.3 | 9944.6 | 40733.1 | 33153.0 | 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 |
- All tests are done with Xena Networks specialized test equipment (XenaBay),and done according to RFC2544 (Xena2544)
- Max throughput is determined with 30+ second attempts with 0,1% packet loss tolerance in 64, 512, 1518 byte packet sizes
- Test results show device maximum performance, and are reached using mentioned hardware and software configuration, different configurations most likely will result in lower results
IPsec test results
| RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ | 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 |
- All tests are done with Xena Networks specialized test equipment (XenaBay),and done according to RFC2544 (Xena2544)
- Max throughput is determined with 30+ second attempts with 0,1% packet loss tolerance in 64, 512, 1400 byte packet sizes
- Test results show device maximum performance, and are reached using mentioned hardware and software configuration, different configurations most likely will result in lower results
The device has an operating system preinstalled and licensed. No separate purchase is necessary and the product is ready to use. The device includes free software updates for the life of the product or a minimum of 5 years starting from date of purchase..
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Download: Full CE declaration (PDF)
Information about ROSE Data server (RDS)
| [BG] Bulgarian | С настоящето, "Mikrotikls SIA", декларира, че ROSE Data server (RDS) е в съответствие със съществените изисквания и другитеприложими разпоредби на Директива 2014/30/EC. |
| [CZ] Czech | "Mikrotikls SIA" tímto prohlašuje, že ROSE Data server (RDS) splňuje základní požadavky a všechna příslušná ustanoveni Směrnice 2014/30/ES. |
| [DK] Danish | Undertegnede "Mikrotikls SIA" erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr ROSE Data server (RDS) overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 2014/30/EF. |
| [DE] German | Hiermit erklärt "Mikrotikls SIA", dass sich das Gerät ROSE Data server (RDS) in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 2014/30/EG befindet. |
| [EE] Estonian | Käesolevaga kinnitab "Mikrotikls SIA" seadme ROSE Data server (RDS) vastavust direktiivi 2014/30/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. |
| [GR] Greek | ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Ο ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΑΣΤΗΣ "Mikrotikls SIA" ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ ROSE Data server (RDS) ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 2014/30/ΕΚ |
| [EN] English | Hereby, "Mikrotikls SIA", declares that this ROSE Data server (RDS) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/30/EC. |
| [ES] Spanish | Por la presente, "Mikrotikls SIA", declara que este ROSE Data server (RDS) cumple con los requisitos esenciales y otras exigencias relevantes de la Directiva 2014/30/EC. |
| [IT] Italian | Con la presente "Mikrotikls SIA" dichiara che questo ROSE Data server (RDS) è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 2014/30/CE. |
| [LV] Latvian | Ar šo "Mikrotikls SIA" deklarē, ka ROSE Data server (RDS) atbilst Direktīvas 2014/30/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem. |
| [LT] Lithuanian | Šiuo "Mikrotikls SIA" deklaruoja, kad šis ROSE Data server (RDS) atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 2014/30/EB Direktyvos nuostatas |
| [HU] Hungarian | A "Mikrotikls SIA" ezzennel kijelenti, hogy a ROSE Data server (RDS) típusú beren-dezés teljesíti az alapvető követelményeket és más 2014/30/EK irányelvben meghatározott vonatkozó rendelkezéseket. |
| [NL] Dutch | Hierbij verklaart "Mikrotikls SIA" dat het toestel l ROSE Data server (RDS) in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalin-gen van richtlijn 2014/30/EG. |
| [PL] Polish | Niniejszym "Mikrotikls SIA" deklaruje że ROSE Data server (RDS) jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymaganiami i innymi właściwymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 2014/30/EC. |
| [PT] Portuguese | Eu, "Mikrotikls SIA", declaro que o ROSE Data server (RDS) cumpre os requisitos essenciais e outras provisões relevantes da Directiva 2014/30/EC. |
| [RO] Romanian | Prin prezenta, "Mikrotikls SIA", declară că aparatul ROSE Data server (RDS) este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi cu alte prevederi pertinente ale Directivei 2014/30/CE. |
| [SK] Slovak | "Mikrotikls SIA" týmto vyhlasuje, že ROSE Data server (RDS) spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 2014/30/ES. |
| [SI] Slovenian | "Mikrotikls SIA" izjavlja, da je ta ROSE Data server (RDS) v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in drugimi relevantnimi določili direktive 2014/30/ES. |
| [FI] Finish | "Mikrotikls SIA" vakuuttaa täten että ROSE Data server (RDS) tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 2014/30/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen. |
| [SE] Swedish | Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och andra relevanta bestämmelser i direktiv 2014/30/EC. |
| [NO] Norwegian | "Mikrotikls SIA", Erklærer herved at ROSE Data server (RDS) er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 2014/30/EF. |
