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MikroTik CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM – Cloud Router Switch

KSh 149,425(KSh 173,333 Incl VAT)

26 Total Ports: 20× Gigabit, 4× combo (RJ45/SFP+), 2× QSFP+ 40G
High Throughput: 168 Gbps switching capacity
Dual Boot: RouterOS and SwOS support
Dual AC Inputs: Power redundancy for critical uptime
Hardware Offloading: Wire-speed switching performance
1U Rackmount Design: Fits standard network racks
Advanced VLAN & Port Isolation Capabilities
Enterprise-Grade Build Quality with Active Cooling
Hot-swappable Power Inputs for Stability
Ideal for Aggregation or Distribution Layer Roles

SKU: CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RMCategory: Networking Infrastructure

The MikroTik CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM is a high-performance Layer 3 Cloud Router Switch featuring a total of 26 independent ports—including 20× Gigabit Ethernet, 4× combo ports (RJ45/SFP+ capable), and 2× 40G QSFP+ uplinks—all enclosed in a 1U rackmount metal chassis. Designed for enterprise and data center environments, it offers robust switching performance, dual boot capability (RouterOS or SwOS), VLAN support, port isolation, and high-speed uplinks for bandwidth-intensive backbones or server aggregation.

Key Specifications

General

Model: CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM
Series: Cloud Router Switch (CRS)
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Operating System: Dual boot – RouterOS (License Level 5) or SwitchOS
Use Case: Enterprise switching, server aggregation, data center backbone

Hardware

CPU: 98DX8332A1 (800 MHz, dual-core)
RAM: 512 MB DDR3
Storage: 16 MB flash
Switch Chip: Marvell Prestera switch chipset

Ports

20 × Gigabit Ethernet Ports
4 × Combo Ports (RJ45/SFP+ capable)
2 × 40G QSFP+ Ports
1 × RJ45 Serial Console Port
Combo Port Behavior: Automatically switches between copper or SFP+ based on insertion

Performance

Switching Capacity: 168 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 83.3 Mpps
Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 168 Gbps full duplex
Latency: Sub-millisecond switching

Power & Environmental

Power Input:
- Dual AC inputs (100–240 V, IEC C14 connectors)
- Hot-swappable redundancy supported
Power Consumption: Max 69W
Cooling: Active, temperature-controlled fans
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C

Software Features

RouterOS (Level 5 license):
- Static routing, VLANs, ACLs, port mirroring
- DHCP, SNMP, scripting, RSTP/MSTP
- Limited Layer 3 features due to hardware switch focus
SwOS:
- Simple switch configuration UI
- VLAN, port isolation, ACL, port monitoring
Dual Boot: Choose RouterOS for advanced features or SwOS for lightweight management

Physical Specifications

Dimensions: 443 × 200 × 44 mm
Weight: Approx. 2.8 kg
Mounting: Rack ears included (1U rackmount ready)
Chassis: Durable all-metal housing

Package Contents

1 × CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM Switch
1 × IEC Power Cord
1 × Rackmount Brackets + Screws
1 × Quick Start Guide

Meta Description

MikroTik CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM is a 1U rackmount switch with 20× Gigabit ports, 4× combo SFP+/RJ45, and 2× 40G QSFP+ uplinks. Features dual OS boot, Layer 3 functions, and 168 Gbps switching—ideal for high-speed enterprise networks. Datasheet