MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Cloud Core Router

Specifications for MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Cloud Core Router

• 12 x SFP ports

• 1 x SFP+ 10G port

• 1 x Gigabit Ethernet for management

• 16-core Tilera CPU at 1.2GHz

• 2GB RAM, RouterOS Level 6

• 1U rackmount metal enclosure

MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Built for Heavy Fiber Networks

The MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ is purpose-built for high-capacity fiber infrastructure. Designed with 12 SFP ports and a 10G SFP+ uplink, this cloud core router is ideal for data centers, ISP edge deployments, and large enterprise routing cores. Its compact 1U rackmount format makes it suitable for space-conscious environments while still delivering tremendous performance.

Network engineers and professionals appreciate the ability to handle high numbers of simultaneous connections, route complex traffic, and ensure high availability in demanding network topologies.

MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Powered by a 16-Core Processor

At the heart of the CCR1016-12S-1S+ lies a Tilera TILE-Gx16 CPU, featuring 16 individual processing cores running at 1.2GHz each. This powerful setup makes the router ideal for handling routing tasks like BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPsec, and NAT, even at the ISP level. It ensures low latency and high performance, even under peak network traffic conditions.

Whether you’re dealing with thousands of PPPoE clients or multiple VLANs and subnets, this router is up to the task.

MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Maximizes Fiber Uplinks with 13 Total Ports

This router is equipped with 12 standard SFP ports for 1G fiber connections, allowing dense optical deployments across buildings, server racks, or client towers. The additional 1 SFP+ port provides a 10 Gigabit uplink or trunk connection, letting you easily push aggregated traffic toward your upstream network or another core layer.

You also get a Gigabit Ethernet port for out-of-band management or failover WAN access. This makes device administration seamless without using your high-speed fiber ports.

MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Supports Scalable and Flexible Routing Environments

Thanks to RouterOS Level 6, the CCR1016-12S-1S+ supports nearly unlimited firewall rules, routes, queues, and tunnels. It’s well suited for complex L3 configurations and carrier-grade deployments where reliability, scale, and flexibility are non-negotiable.

Its features include:

• Hardware-accelerated IPsec

• VRRP and bonding

• Traffic shaping

• MPLS and TE

• Multiple routing tables and BGP filters

These features make it a router of choice for ISPs and large organizations that need absolute control over traffic flow.

MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Designed for Performance Monitoring and Uptime

The CCR1016-12S-1S+ includes monitoring tools like Torch, Netwatch, and The Dude integration, offering full visibility into every packet. It’s designed to handle high packet-per-second loads, and with 2GB of RAM, even the most complex routing configurations won't slow it down.

You also gain peace of mind through failover scripting, watchdog timers, and backup image support—ensuring constant uptime even during OS updates or power hiccups.

MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Reliable, Fan-Cooled, and Rack-Ready

This Cloud Core router is housed in a rugged 1U rackmount case, with an integrated cooling system to ensure operational stability. The active fans keep internal temperatures optimal even in hot server environments, making it a reliable unit for 24/7 uptime.

In addition, its build quality and metal chassis are well-suited for data center installations or dusty wiring rooms where durability matters.

MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Ideal for ISPs, Carriers, and Enterprise Cores

From managing customer edge traffic to routing internal networks across multiple offices or data halls, the CCR1016-12S-1S+ excels in all scenarios. ISPs benefit from its PPPoE capacity and policy routing. Enterprises leverage it for managing multi-location WANs and site-to-site VPNs.

Thanks to its rich feature set, scalable interface options, and long-term software support from MikroTik, it remains a flagship router that organizations can rely on for future growth.

Related Product – CRS317-1G-16S+RM MikroTik Smart Switch

If you’re building a full fiber infrastructure, pair this router with the CRS317-1G-16S+RM MikroTik Smart Switch. With 16 SFP+ ports and dual OS flexibility, it’s the ideal distribution switch to match the performance and reliability of the CCR1016-12S-1S+ core.