MikroTik RouterBOARD hEX PoE
The MikroTik RB960PGS hEX PoE is a high-performance gigabit router with five ports perfect for areas without wireless connectivity. Ports 2-5 provide PoE power, matching the output voltage of the hEX router, and delivering a maximum current of 1A with shielding for each port.
Tech Specs
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Product code | RB960PGS |
| Architecture | MIPSBE |
| CPU | QCA9557 |
| CPU core count | 1 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 800 MHz |
| Switch chip model | QCA8337 |
| RouterOS license | 4 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| Size of RAM | 128 MB |
| Storage size | 16 MB |
| Storage type | FLASH |
| MTBF | Approximately 100'000 hours at 25C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 60°C |
| Suggested price | $89.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (DC jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 12-57 V |
| Max power consumption | 54 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 6 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 12-57 V |
| PoE-out | |
| PoE-out ports | Ether2-Ether5 |
| PoE out | 802.3af/at |
| Low voltage PoE-Out current limit | 1 A |
| High voltage PoE-Out current limit | 450 mA |
| Max total out (A) | 2 A |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 5 |
| Fiber | |
| SFP ports | 1 |
| Peripherals | |
| Number of USB ports | 1 |
| USB Power Reset | Yes |
| USB slot type | USB type A |
| Max USB current (A) | 1 |
| Other | |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Beeper | Yes |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | IP20 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik RB960PGS used for?
A: The RB960PGS is a compact wired router designed for deployments where WiFi is not required but high‑speed wired networking and PoE support are. It offers five gigabit ports and an SFP slot for fibre uplink.
Q: What are the key hardware specifications of the RB960PGS?
A: It features a single‑core 800 MHz CPU, 128 MB RAM, 16 MB flash storage, five 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports, one SFP port, and runs RouterOS with Licence Level 4.
Q: What PoE & power‑out capabilities does the RB960PGS provide?
A: Ports 2‑5 can deliver PoE‑out (depending on input voltage) to power downstream devices. The device supports passive PoE‑in or DC input (12‑57 V), making it flexible for various power and deployment scenarios.
Q: In what kind of network scenarios is the RB960PGS most suitable?
A: It’s ideal for small offices, wired network hubs, fibre uplinks via SFP, power‑over‑Ethernet setups (e.g., powering APs or cameras) and environments where a compact yet capable router is required.
Q: What are the installation and operating conditions for the RB960PGS?
A: It is designed for indoor mount or rack‑shelf use, with ambient operating temperature from –40 °C to +60 °C. Its compact chassis and Gigabit performance make it suitable for a variety of network edge applications.