MikroTik 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.

1. 20 U.2 NVMe storage slots – Ultra-fast, high-density storage for demanding workloads.
2. 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
3. flexible connectivity.
4. 16-core 2 GHz ARM CPU + 32GB DDR4 RAM – High-performance processing for networking, storage, and virtualization.
5. Massive energy savings – Cut power consumption and heat output while maintaining high performance – an eco-friendly solution for data-heavy environments.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Includes dual hot-swappable power supplies – Ensuring uninterrupted operation and quick replacement without unnecessary downtime.

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