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ROSE Data server (RDS) | RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ

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).
Manufacturer: MikroTik
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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

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Product codeRDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
ArchitectureARM 64bit
CPUAL73400
CPU core count16
CPU nominal frequency2000 MHz
Switch chip model98DX4310
RouterOS license6
Operating SystemRouterOS v7 (Special ROSE edition)
Size of RAM32 GB
Storage size128 MB
Storage typeNAND
MTBFApproximately 200'000 hours at 25C
Tested ambient temperature-20°C to 50°C
IPsec hardware accelerationYes

Powering

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Number of AC inputs2
AC input range100-240
Frequency (Hz)50-60
Max power consumption286 W
Max power consumption without attachments105 W
Cooling type10 fans

Ethernet

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10/100/1000 Ethernet ports1
Number of 1G/2.5G/5G/10G Ethernet ports2

Fiber

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SFP+ ports4
Number of 25G SFP28 ports4
Number of 100G QSFP28 ports2

Peripherals

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Serial console portRJ45
Number of USB ports2
USB Power ResetYes
USB slot typeUSB 3.0 type A
Max USB current (A)1
Number of M.2 slots2

Other

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CPU temperature monitorYes
PCB temperature monitorYes
Voltage MonitorYes
Mode buttonYes

Certification & Approvals

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CertificationCE, EAC, ROHS
IP20