Mikrotik Data Server, 2x 100G QSFP28, 4x 25G SFP28, 4x SFP+, 2x 10GbE, 1x GbE, 2x M.2 SATA, 20x PCI-e, 2x USB, ROSv7, L6

The MikroTik Rose Data Server (RDS2216) is a powerful, multifunctional device designed for enterprise environments, combining storage, networking, and container support. This server allows businesses to take control of their data and infrastructure, eliminating reliance on external cloud services.

Key Features:

• Extensive storage options – 20 U.2 NVMe slots provide ultra-fast and high-capacity storage.
• High-speed networking – 2× 100G QSFP28, 4× 25G SFP28, 4× 10G SFP+, and 2× 10G Ethernet ports.
• Powerful hardware – 16-core ARM processor (2 GHz) and 32 GB DDR4 RAM.
• Energy efficiency – Designed for low power consumption and optimal cooling.
• RouterOS operating system – Advanced storage features, including NVMe-TCP and encryption.
• Container support – Runs OCI-compatible containers such as MinIO, Nextcloud, and Shinobi.
• Redundant power supply – Two hot-swap power supplies ensure uninterrupted operation.

Practical Applications:

• Self-hosted S3-compatible cloud storage – Fast, vendor-independent. Your data, your rules, no hidden fees or security risks.
• Enterprise cloud hosting – Secure document storage with NextCloud support. Built-in BTRFS features such as snapshots, compression, and subvolume transfers ensure efficiency, scalability, and data integrity.
• High-speed backup and database clusters – RAID, iSCSI, NVMe-TCP, and TCG-Opal self-encrypting drives ensure secure and high-performance storage for PostgreSQL, MariaDB, and other critical applications.
• Virtualized infrastructure – Run virtual machines, automate tasks, and scale systems. Swap support prevents memory shortages under heavy workloads.
• Branch office storage extension – Routers (e.g., hAP ax2) can connect to storage via NFS, SMB, or NVMe-TCP without requiring local USB/SD disks. RouterOS enables encryption and data sharing across multiple protocols.
• Automated encrypted storage – TCG-Opal self-encrypting drives for hardware security. If hardware encryption isn't available, built-in block encryption protects data without performance loss.
• Private social media hosting – Run your own Pixelfed, Loops, or Matrix network without tracking, ads, or third-party interference—absolute digital independence.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

CPU: AL73400 (2 GHz, ARM 64-bit, 16-core)
Memory: 32 GB DDR4 RAM + 128 MB NAND
Ports: 20× U.2 NVMe, 2× M.2 SATA, 2× 100G QSFP28, 4× 25G SFP28, 4× 10G SFP+, 2× 10GbE RJ-45, 1× SFF-8644, 1× USB 3.0, 1× USB 2.0, 1× RJ-45 console port, 1× RJ-45 management port
PoE Support: No
Power Supply: Redundant, 2× Hot-Swap internal AC power supply (100–240 V)
Operating System: RouterOS v7 (L6)
Dimensions: 476 × 443 × 29 mm

Useful Links & Videos:

Compliance & User Manual

Quick Set Configuration Guide

Mobile App for Device Management

Reset Button Function & Device Reset Guide

RouterOS Recovery via Netinstall

NAT Configuration

Load Balancing Configuration

Failover Configuration

Multiple uplinks using PCC & Load balancing

Static NAT & RouterOS

MikroTips: Netinstall