Name: CRS317-1G-16S+RM
Brand: Simplifi Networks
Availability: InStock

What is the best 16-port 10GbE SFP+ rack-mountable managed switch for enterprise networks and data centres?

The MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM is a 16-port 10GbE SFP+ Layer 3 cloud router switch with dual redundant power supplies, wire-speed switching, and dual-boot RouterOS/SwitchOS — purpose-built for demanding enterprise and data centre environments. As the Authorized Master Distributor in Kenya and Uganda, Simplifi Networks delivers this unit with guaranteed genuine hardware, official local warranty, and dedicated B2B technical support across East Africa.

The CRS317 gives network engineers in Kenya and Uganda a true non-blocking 10GbE core switch at a fraction of enterprise vendor pricing — sixteen SFP+ ports running at full wire speed simultaneously, with hardware MPLS, MSTP, LACP, and 4K VLANs built in. Dual redundant PSUs and auto-cooling fans ensure 24/7 uptime even in the hot environments common across East Africa's server rooms and outdoor communications enclosures.

16 × SFP+ ports — non-blocking 10GbE wire speed — All sixteen ports run at full 10 Gbps simultaneously with any frame size; no congestion, no bottlenecks — ideal for ISP core switching and data centre aggregation across East Africa
Hardware MSTP, LACP, MPLS forwarding, and 4K VLANs — Enterprise-grade Layer 3 features built into silicon; no CPU overhead for Spanning Tree or Link Aggregation — your network stays stable under maximum load
Dual-boot RouterOS L6 / SwitchOS — Choose simplified SwOS for switch-only management or full RouterOS for routing, firewall, VPN, and advanced traffic control — switch between them without hardware changes
Dual redundant power supplies, passive cooling + auto fans — If one PSU fails the other takes over instantly; passive cooling handles normal loads silently, fans activate automatically only when the unit gets hot
128K host table, SNMP v2/v3, Access Control List — Carrier-grade management and security features; integrates cleanly into any existing NOC or NMS infrastructure used by ISPs and enterprises in Kenya and Uganda

The Simplifi Networks Advantage

Authorized Master Distributor — Official MikroTik channel partner for Kenya and Uganda
Guaranteed Genuine — Every unit sourced directly; zero counterfeit risk
Official Local Warranty — Honoured in Nairobi and Kampala with no cross-border hassle
B2B Technical Support — Certified engineers across East Africa for pre-sale, deployment, and after-sales support