MikroTik netPower 15FR
The MikroTik netPower 15FR is a reverse PoE fibre switch designed to simplify and lower the cost of fibre deployments for ISPs.
As part of MikroTik’s GPEN concept, it combines the speed of fibre with the flexibility of Ethernet, featuring 15 reverse PoE-in ports and a single PoE-out port for powering other devices. Two SFP ports provide fibre uplink options, while the weather-resistant enclosure supports outdoor or utility area installation.
Ideal for delivering high-speed internet to individual apartments without expensive GPON setups, it offers a non-blocking throughput of 3.6 Gbps and switching capacity of 7.2 Gbps.
Tech Specs
View the MikroTik netPower 15FR datasheet here.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | CRS318-1Fi-15Fr-2S-OUT |
| Architecture | ARM 32bit |
| CPU | 98DX224S |
| CPU core count | 2 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 800 MHz |
| Switch chip model | 98DX224S |
| Dimensions | 304 x 212 x 71 mm |
| RouterOS license | 5 |
| Operating System | RouterOS / SwitchOS |
| Size of RAM | 256 MB |
| Storage size | 16 MB |
| Storage type | FLASH |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Suggested price | $169.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 16 (PoE-IN, DC jack) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 18-57 V |
| Max power consumption | 29 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 10 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 18-57 V (recommended 36-57V) |
| PoE-out | |
| PoE-out ports | Ether15 |
| PoE out | Passive PoE |
| Low voltage PoE-Out current limit | 0.75 A |
| High voltage PoE-Out current limit | 0.5 A |
| Max total out (A) | 0.75 A |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100 Ethernet ports | 16 |
| Fiber | |
| SFP ports | 2 |
| Other | |
| CPU temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | IP54 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik CRS318-1Fi-15Fr-2S+ OUT used for?
A: This switch is designed for outdoor or semi‑outdoor deployment, especially in GPEN (Gigabit Passive Ethernet) networks. It provides 15 reverse‑PoE client ports, one PoE‑out port, and fiber uplink via 2 SFP cages.
Q: What port types and connectivity does the switch support?
A: It offers 16 × 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports (15 with reverse PoE‑in, 1 for PoE‑out) plus 2 × 1 Gb SFP fiber uplink ports, enabling flexibility in mixed copper/fiber network topologies.
Q: How is the CRS318 powered, and what are its PoE‑in/out capabilities?
A: The switch supports passive PoE‑in on the 15 “Fr” ports (input voltage 18–57 V) and has a DC jack for additional power input. It can output passive PoE from Ethernet port 15, with a current limit depending on input voltage.
Q: What are the switching performance and throughput characteristics?
A: The non‑blocking throughput is approximately 3.6 Gbps, with a switching capacity of 7.2 Gbps and a forwarding rate around 5.4 Mpps, making it suitable for efficient layer‑2 networking.
Q: What environmental conditions and management options are supported?
A: The device is built in an IP54-rated enclosure, rated to operate from –40 °C to +70 °C. It supports dual-boot OS: RouterOS (license level 5) or SwOS, offering both Layer-2 switching features and optional routing capabilities.