MikroTik RouterBOARD RB260GS 5-Port Gigabit Managed Switch with Switch OS and Indoor Case
The MikroTik RouterBOARD RB260GS is a compact SOHO switch featuring the specialized SwOS operating system for MikroTik Switch products. With five Gigabit Ethernet ports and one SFP cage, powered by an Atheros Switch Chip, you'll have access to a range of basic and advanced functions for managing your network. Utilize SwOS's web-based configuration to enable port-to-port forwarding, set MAC filters, create VLANs, mirror traffic, adjust bandwidth limits, and even customize MAC and IP header fields.
Tech Specs
Click here for the MikroTik RB260GS datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | CSS106-5G-1S |
| Switch chip model | QCA8337 |
| Dimensions | 113 x 139 x 28 mm |
| Operating System | MikroTik SwOS |
| Storage size | 128 KB |
| Storage type | FLASH |
| MTBF | Approximately 100'000 hours at 25°C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Suggested price | $39.95 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (PoE-IN, DC jack) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 11-30 V |
| Max power consumption | 5 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 11-30 V |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 5 |
| Fiber | |
| SFP DDMI | Yes |
| SFP ports | 1 |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | IP20 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik CSS106‑5G‑1S used for?
A: The CSS106‑5G‑1S is a small, web-managed Layer‑2 switch designed for SOHO or small network environments that need reliable Gigabit switching and an SFP uplink.
Q: What ports and connectivity does the CSS106‑5G‑1S offer?
A: It includes 5 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports and 1 × 1 Gbps SFP cage for fibre or uplink connections, offering flexible deployment options.
Q: What operating system does the CSS106‑5G‑1S run and what features does it support?
A: It uses MikroTik SwOS, a lightweight web-based switch OS that provides VLAN support, port mirroring, bandwidth control, MAC filtering, jumbo-frame support and more.
Q: How is the CSS106‑5G‑1S powered and what are its power requirements?
A: It supports passive PoE‑in (11–30 V) or DC jack input (11–30 V) and has very low power consumption (~5 W), making it efficient for edge deployments.
Q: What are the environmental and installation considerations for this switch?
A: The switch has a compact plastic casing (113 × 139 × 28 mm), passive cooling (fanless), and operates in ambient temperatures from –20 °C to +70 °C — suitable for indoor or sheltered installations.