We take a look at the MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ-RM. This is MikroTik's 16x 25GbE and 2x 100GbE network switch. This is a really interesting option on the market with better-than-average management and features. It is also a low-cost switch that is relatively quiet. STH Main Site Article for more: https://www.servethehome.com/mikrotik-crs518-16xs-2xq-review-cheaper-25gbe-and-100gbe-switching-marvell/ STH Top 5 Weekly Newsletter: https://eepurl.com/dryM09 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Become a STH YT Member and Support Us ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Join STH YouTube membership to support the channel: null STH Merch on Spring: null ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to Find STH ---------------------------------------------------------------------- STH Forums: https://forums.servethehome.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServeTheHome Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servethehome-com/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServeTheHome/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servethehome/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Where to Find The Unit We Purchased Note we may earn a small commission if you use these links to purchase a product through them. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3VVNqCy ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 01:40 External Hardware Overview 06:58 Inside the MikroTik CRS518-16XS-2XQ 08:48 Switch Management Options 12:27 Aggregate 100GbE and 25GbE Performance 13:27 CRS518 Power Consumption and Noise 16:39 Pricing and Market Positioning 20:34 Wrapping-up ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Other STH Content Mentioned in this Video ---------------------------------------------------------------------- - MikroTik CSS610-8G-2S+IN Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh3oQKcMOmg - MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM PoE Switch Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPzy7XOfp7M - MikroTik CRS354-48G-4S+2Q+RM Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJgNuyQo87w - MikroTik CRS354-48P-4S-2Q+RM Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TviFNyUfCKs - MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOHtXtuXPGA - MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+IN Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDydCpnmJYE - MikroTik CSS326-24G-2S+RM Review video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2F2TlASaRw - Dell S5296F-ON 96x 25GbE Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjRSfPb_esc - Dell S5232F-ON 32x 100GbE Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l79UkhT9OVI - Dell S5148F-ON 48x 25GbE Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHipTq2sitA - FS S5860-20SQ Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8exvTjZqrxs - Inside a 32x 400GbE switch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1qmvr-VYw8 - Ubiquiti UniFi USW-Leaf 25GbE switch preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2fVYOhbm1o