MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM Switch

MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM Switch

The MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM Switch belongs to the Cloud Router Switch family, offering the unique “Dual Boot” capability that allows users to choose between the simplified SwOS or the feature-rich RouterOS. This switch is engineered to provide robust Layer 3 routing capabilities alongside high-speed Layer 2 switching, making it an incredible value for small-to-midsize data centers, ISP points of presence, and enterprise environments.

Key Features of the CRS317-1G-16S+RM:

• Sixteen 10G SFP+ Slots : Equipped with 16 dedicated $10G$ SFP+ cages, providing a massive switching capacity for fiber-dense network cores.

• Gigabit Ethernet Management : Includes one 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port for dedicated management access or out-of-band configuration.

• Dual Boot OS : Offers the flexibility to boot into SwOS for high-speed Layer 2 switching or RouterOS (Level 6) for advanced Layer 3 routing and firewalling.

• Hardware L3 Offloading : Features the Marvell Prestera DX switch chip, allowing the device to perform routing tasks at wire speed via hardware, significantly reducing CPU load.

• Dual Redundant Power Supplies : Comes with two built-in hot-swap redundant AC power supplies, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of a power module failure.

• Non-Blocking Throughput : Boasts a total non-blocking throughput of 160 Gbps and a switching capacity of 320 Gbps, ensuring zero performance bottlenecks across all ports.

• Smart Cooling System : Features two redundant smart fans that automatically adjust their speed or turn off depending on the temperature, keeping the system cool and reliable.

Applications and Ideal Use Cases

The CRS317-1G-16S+RM is the go-to solution for cost-effectively modernizing the core of your network:

• Core Fiber Aggregation : The ideal central hub for connecting multiple access switches via $10G$ fiber to create a high-capacity corporate backbone.

• Data Center Distribution : Perfect for top-of-rack (ToR) deployments to interconnect high-density server clusters, virtualization nodes, and storage arrays (SAN).

• ISP & WISP Infrastructure : Provides a robust and affordable $10G$ solution for managing high-bandwidth internet distribution and backbone links.

• Virtualization Clusters : Excellent for environments running VMware or Proxmox that require high-speed, low-latency links for vMotion and shared data access.

Technical Specifications at a Glance