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title: Mikrotik ROSE Data Server (RouterOS L6)
date: 2025-08-20T12:51:08Z
modified: 2026-05-11T14:02:47Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/mikrotik-rose-data-server-routeros-l6/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: "Third parties control your data. Should they? \\nYour business, your files, your future – handed over to external providers with unclear policies and unknown risks. \\nStop relying on the cloud. \\nOwn your infrastructure.\\nNo Drives Included"
wpid: 549598
product_brand:
  - Mikrotik
product_type:
  - simple
product_visibility:
  - featured
product_cat:
  - Data Storage
featured_image: "https://tech.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/RDS2216-2XG-4S4XS-2XQa.png"
---

| **Details** |  |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 476 x 443 x 44 mm |
| RouterOS license | 6 |
| Operating System | [RouterOS v7 (Special ROSE edition)](https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ROS/RouterOS) |
| 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 |
| **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 |
| More info: | [https://mikrotik.com/product/rds2216](https://mikrotik.com/product/rds2216) |