MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router

Specifications for MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router 

• 16 × Gigabit Ethernet ports

• 2 × 10G SFP+ ports

• Annapurna Labs Alpine CPU (4-core 1.7GHz)

• 4 GB RAM

• RouterOS Level 6 license

• Passive cooling, no fans

• 1U rackmount metal case

MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router Meets the Demands of Large-Scale Networks

When it comes to robust and scalable routing solutions, the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router is a standout choice. This powerful 1U rackmount router combines the efficiency of 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports with the blazing speed of 2 SFP+ 10G ports, making it an ideal backbone device for medium to large enterprise environments.

With its silent, fanless passive cooling system, the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router is engineered for performance without compromise. The form factor, build quality, and capability make it a reliable option for deployments in both enterprise and service provider infrastructures.

MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router Designed for Quiet, Rack-Based Environments

What sets the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router apart from other CCR units is its passive cooling design. The absence of noisy fans means you can confidently deploy this router in sound-sensitive environments—server rooms, small data centers, and office network racks.

Despite having no active fans, the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router remains thermally efficient thanks to its aluminum case and intelligent design. It maintains optimal thermal performance even under continuous data throughput, ensuring long-term reliability and hardware longevity.

MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router Built Around Annapurna’s Alpine CPU

At the core of the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router lies a quad-core 1.7GHz Annapurna Labs Alpine CPU, an ARM architecture chip designed for high throughput with low power consumption. This architecture gives the router excellent routing and switching capability, even in demanding conditions where multiple protocols, firewall rules, or VPN tunnels are in place.

Paired with 4 GB of RAM and RouterOS Level 6 license, the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router supports extensive feature sets, including dynamic routing, hotspot management, firewall rules, bandwidth control, and advanced scripting—offering unmatched flexibility for enterprise-grade networks.

MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router Combines Ethernet Density with Optical Uplink Flexibility

A major highlight of the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router is the 16 Ethernet ports, which provide plenty of room for direct client connections, edge device uplinks, or LAN distribution. These ports ensure Gigabit speeds across each line, enabling the router to support thousands of simultaneous sessions.

The 2 SFP+ ports offer 10G uplinks, perfect for high-bandwidth backbone links or direct fiber uplinks to your core switch or data aggregation point. This makes the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router versatile across multiple layers of your network infrastructure.

MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router Ideal for Edge, Core, and Branch Deployments

Whether you’re deploying the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router as a core router for a growing enterprise, a powerful edge device for WAN termination, or a central node for routing between remote offices, it adapts to the task with ease. Its software-defined capabilities allow full customization of packet flow, queue trees, load balancing, and routing policies—all managed via the familiar RouterOS environment.

The MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router supports dual-stack IPv4/IPv6, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VRF, and GRE/IPSec tunneling, making it future-ready for hybrid network environments.

MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router Excels in Energy Efficiency and Reliability

Thanks to the energy-efficient ARM-based CPU and fanless operation, the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router runs cooler and more reliably than most competing solutions in its class. Its passive cooling reduces mechanical wear and eliminates fan failure as a point of concern—making it suitable for mission-critical deployments.

The MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router also includes surge protection and internal power redundancy features to help protect your hardware investment and minimize downtime.

MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router A Future-Proof Choice for Growing Infrastructure

The growth of high-speed networks and cloud-native applications demands routers that can keep up. The MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router is engineered with foresight. Whether you're increasing user loads, deploying more VLANs, or setting up VPN infrastructure, this router will scale with you.

Plus, the router supports container support and ZeroTier, enabling you to integrate it with cloud and SD-WAN solutions. This makes the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router a modern solution for modern networks.

Related Product: MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Cloud Core Router

For deployments requiring more fiber connectivity and higher throughput, consider the MikroTik CCR1016-12S-1S+ Cloud Core Router. It offers 12×SFP cages and a single SFP+, making it ideal for large-scale fiber backbones and service provider networks. It pairs well with the MikroTik CCR2004-16G-2S+PC Ethernet Router in a tiered routing topology.