MikroTik RouterBOARD RB450GX4 System Board
The MikroTik RouterBOARD RB450GX4 is a powerful and versatile Ethernet router with 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, a serial port, and support for various input and output options including POE. With its quad core ARM CPU, 1GB of RAM, and hardware IPsec encryption, it can be used as a router, firewall, or bandwidth manager using the MikroTik RouterOS operating system.
Tech Specs
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| General | |
| Product Code | RB450Gx4 |
| Suggested Price | $99.00 |
| Architecture | ARM 32bit |
| CPU | IPQ-4019 |
| CPU Core Count | 4 |
| CPU Nominal Frequency | 448–896 (auto) MHz |
| CPU Threads Count | 4 |
| Switch Chip Model | IPQ-4019 |
| Dimensions | 90 x 116 mm |
| RouterOS License | 5 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| Size of RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage Size | 512 MB |
| Storage Type | NAND |
| MTBF | Approximately 100,000 hours at 25°C |
| Tested Ambient Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC Inputs | 3 (DC jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC Jack Input Voltage | 10–57 V |
| Max Power Consumption | 16 W |
| Max Power Consumption (No Attachments) | 4 W |
| PoE In | 802.3af/at |
| Cooling Type | Passive |
| PoE In Input Voltage | 12–57 V |
| PoE-Out | |
| PoE-Out Ports | Ether5 |
| PoE Out | Passive PoE |
| Low Voltage PoE-Out Current Limit | 500 mA |
| High Voltage PoE-Out Current Limit | 500 mA |
| Max Total Out (A) | 500 mA |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports | 5 |
| Peripherals | |
| Memory Card Type | microSD |
| Serial Console Port | RS232 |
| Other | |
| PCB Temperature Monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Beeper | Yes |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP Rating | IP00 |
| Note | |
| The device has an operating system preinstalled and licensed. No separate purchase is necessary and the product is ready to use. The device includes free software updates for the life of the product or a minimum of 5 years starting from the date of purchase. |
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FAQs
Q1: What is the RB450Gx4 used for?
A: The RB450Gx4 is a high-performance wired router designed for small to medium business, home labs or network cores. It can deliver routing, firewalling, bandwidth management, VLANs or custom network configurations while supporting PoE power for connected devices.
Q2: What are the main hardware and connectivity specifications of the RB450Gx4?
A: It features a 4-core ARM CPU (IPQ-4019), 1 GB RAM, 512 MB NAND storage, and offers 5 × Gigabit Ethernet ports. The board also includes a serial port, micro-SD slot for storage or logs, and runs on RouterOS Level 5.
Q3: What power input and PoE capabilities does the router have?
A: The RB450Gx4 accepts DC input between 10–57 V via two DC jacks, or 12–57 V via IEEE 802.3af/at PoE-in. Additionally, it can output passive PoE on Ethernet port #5 — useful for powering downstream devices such as APs or small switches.
Q4: What performance and throughput can be expected from RB450Gx4?
A: With its modern CPU and gigabit ports, the RB450Gx4 can handle full gigabit routing, hardware-accelerated IPsec VPNs, advanced firewall/NAT rules, and multi-service routing. It’s suitable for broadband/cable-to-Ethernet scenarios, multi-WAN setups, or networks serving multiple clients simultaneously.
Q5: What environmental, storage and expandability features does the RB450Gx4 support?
A: The router is rated to operate in ambient temperatures from –40 °C to +70 °C, making it suitable for a variety of deployment environments. It supports external storage via micro-SD, and as a bare board comes without an enclosure — allowing custom mounting or casing depending on installation needs.