MikroTik RouterBOARD RB1100AHx4 Gigabit Router with Dude
The MikroTik RouterBOARD RB1100AHx4 Gigabit Router with Dude offers unparalleled performance, featuring an Annapurna Alpine AL21400 CPU with four Cortex A15 cores running at 1.4Ghz each. This results in a maximum throughput of 7.5Gbit, making it the fastest RouterBoard device yet. Additionally, the device boasts IPsec hardware acceleration, allowing for speeds of up to 2.2Gbps with AES128.
Tech Specs
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | RB1100Dx4 |
| Architecture | ARM 32bit |
| CPU | AL21400 |
| CPU core count | 4 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 1.4 GHz |
| Switch chip model | RTL8367 |
| Dimensions | 443 x 148 x 44 mm |
| RouterOS license | 6 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| Size of RAM | 1 GB |
| Storage size | 128 MB |
| Storage type | NAND |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25°C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| IPsec hardware acceleration | Yes |
| Suggested price | $385.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of AC inputs | 2 |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (2-pin terminal, PoE-IN) |
| 2-pin terminal input Voltage | -48, 20-57 V |
| Max power consumption | 33 W |
| Max power consumption without attachments | 25 W |
| PoE in | 802.3af/at |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 20-57 V |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 13 |
| Peripherals | |
| Extended storage | 60GB M.2 SSD included |
| Memory card type | microSD |
| Memory Cards | 1 |
| SATA ports | 2x SATA3 |
| Serial console port | RS232 |
| Number of M.2 slots | 2 |
| Other | |
| Current Monitor | Yes |
| PCB temperature monitor | Yes |
| Voltage Monitor | Yes |
| Beeper | Yes |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | IP20 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik RB1100x4 used for?
A: The RB1100x4 is a high‑performance wired router designed for data centres, enterprise core networks or advanced home labs. It offers 13 Gigabit Ethernet ports and uplink options suited for traffic‑heavy environments.
Q: What are the key hardware specifications of the RB1100x4?
A: It features a quad‑core CPU running at approximately 1.4 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, 128 MB NAND storage, 13 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and a 1U rack‑mount chassis that supports redundant power.
Q: What power and input options does the RB1100x4 support?
A: The device supports dual AC or DC inputs (including –48 V telecom supply), plus PoE‑in via 802.3af/at. This allows flexible power configurations and redundancy in critical deployments.
Q: What performance and routing features can I expect from this router?
A: It delivers up to ~7.5 Gbps throughput, supports IPsec hardware acceleration (over 2 Gbps in AES‑128‑CBC tunnels), and includes advanced monitoring (voltage, temperature, current) and routing capabilities via RouterOS.
Q: In what deployment scenarios is the RB1100x4 ideal?
A: It is ideal for rack‑mounted setups in enterprise or vertical‑market networks, core routers in small service providers, or homes/labs requiring high‑port‑count wired routing with full Gigabit and beyond uplink capabilities.
Resources
MikroTik Cloud DDNS and L2TP IPsec VPN Setup Guide. — MS Dist