MikroTiK CRS326-24G-2S RM 24 Gigabit port switch with 2 x SFP

The CRS326-24G-2S RM is a 24 Gigabit port switch with two SFP cages. It is designed for rackmount installation and comes in a compact 1U case. This switch offers the flexibility of dual booting with either RouterOS or SwitchOS operating systems. With «Dual boot» feature, you can choose the operating system that best suits your needs. If you prefer a simplified switch-only OS with more specific features for switches, use SwitchOS. On the other hand, if you are accustomed to Winbox and want to use routing and Layer 3 features on certain ports of your CRS, then boot into RouterOS. You can select the desired operating system from the RouterOS, SwitchOS, or the RouterBOOT loader settings. The CRS326-24G-2S RM provides all the basic functionality of a managed switch, as well as more advanced features such as port-to-port forwarding, MAC filtering, VLAN configuration, traffic mirroring, bandwidth limitation, and adjustment of MAC and IP header fields. The SFP cage supports both 1.25 Gb SFP and 10 Gb SFP modules, allowing for high-speed connectivity. The switch is designed to operate in a wide temperature range of -40°C to 60°C, making it suitable for various environments. Powering the switch is straightforward. It has a maximum power consumption of 24W and supports passive PoE input. The input voltage range is 10-30V, and the switch has two DC inputs, one through a DC jack and the other through PoE-IN. The Ethernet ports provide 10/100/1000 connectivity, and the SFP ports offer fiber connectivity for faster data transfer. The CRS326-24G-2S RM is a versatile and feature-rich switch that can be easily configured and managed using the SwitchOS or RouterOS operating systems. Its compact design and support for various networking standards make it a reliable choice for a wide range of applications.