MikroTik RB5009UG+S+IN Heavy-Duty Home Lab Router
The MikroTik RB5009UG+S+IN is a compact yet powerful home lab router with 9 wired ports, a USB 3.0, and multiple powering options. With a powerful switch-chip and ARMv8 CPU, this router offers almost double the performance of similar products. Choose from PoE-In, DC Jack, or 2-Pin Terminal powering options.
Tech Specs
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | RB5009UG+S+IN |
| Architecture | ARM 64bit |
| CPU | 88F7040 |
| CPU core count | 4 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 350-1400 (auto) MHz |
| Switch chip model | 88E6393 |
| Dimensions | 220 x 125 x 22 mm |
| RouterOS license | 5 |
| Operating System | RouterOS v7 |
| Size of RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage size | 1 GB |
| Storage type | NAND |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25°C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 60°C |
| IPsec hardware acceleration | Yes |
| Suggested price | $219.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 3 (DC jack, 2-pin terminal, PoE-IN) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 24-57 V |
| 2-pin terminal input Voltage | 24-57 V |
| Max power consumption | 25 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 14 W |
| PoE in | 802.3af/at |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 24-57 V |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 7 |
| Number of 2.5G Ethernet ports | 1 |
| Fiber | |
| SFP+ ports | 1 |
| Peripherals | |
| Number of USB ports | 1 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB 3.0 type A |
| Max USB current (A) | 1.5 |
| Other | |
| CPU temperature monitor | Yes |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik RB5009UG+S+IN used for?
A: The RB5009UG+S+IN is designed for high‑performance wired networking in home labs, small data centres or advanced network infrastructure. It features multiple Gigabit ports, a 2.5 Gb port and a 10 Gb SFP+ cage to manage heavy traffic loads and complex routing.
Q: What are the key hardware specifications of the RB5009UG+S+IN?
A: It features a quad‑core ARM CPU running up to approx. 1.4 GHz, 1 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 GB NAND storage, seven 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, one 2.5 Gbps port, one 10 Gbps SFP+ port, and a full‑size USB 3.0 port for storage or modem use.
Q: What power and input options does the RB5009UG+S+IN support?
A: It supports three power input methods: PoE‑in (Ethernet port #1) in the 24‑57 V range, DC jack input (24‑57 V), and a side 2‑pin terminal (24‑57 V). Its efficiency and passive cooling suit rack‑mount or multi‑unit installations.
Q: In what deployment scenarios is the RB5009UG+S+IN most suitable?
A: It is ideal for wired‑only networks where WiFi isn’t required but performance is critical—such as server‑rooms, lab setups, uplink routers, fibre breakouts, or aggregation layers in enterprise/ISP networks.
Q: What are the installation and operating conditions for the RB5009UG+S+IN?
A: The unit is compact (220×125×22 mm) and supports mounting four units in a single 1U rack‑space with the optional rack kit. It’s tested for ambient operation from ‑40 °C to +60 °C, uses an efficient metal chassis as a heatsink, and supports enterprise‑grade routing features.
Resources
Why Replace Your Home Router With a MikroTik hAP AX2 Dual Band Router? — MS Dist
MikroTik Cloud DDNS and L2TP IPsec VPN Setup Guide. — MS Dist