MikroTik Cloud Router Switch CRS106-1C-5S
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The MikroTik Cloud Router Switch 106-1C-5S is a desktop-sized smart switch equipped with one Gigabit Ethernet / SFP combo port and five 1.25Gbps SFP cages. The package includes a power supply. Powered by a 400MHz CPU and 128MB RAM, it runs RouterOS with a L5 license and supports 11-30V power.
Tech Specs
Click here for the CRS106-1C-5S datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | CRS106-1C-5S |
| Architecture | MIPSBE |
| CPU | QCA8511 |
| CPU core count | 1 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 400 MHz |
| Switch chip model | QCA8511 |
| Dimensions | 114 x 137 x 29mm |
| RouterOS license | 5 |
| 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 | -20°C to 70°C |
| Suggested price | $59.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (DC jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 11-30 V |
| Max power consumption | 11 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 11-30 V |
| Ethernet | |
| Ethernet Combo ports | 1 |
| Fiber | |
| SFP ports | 5 |
| Peripherals | |
| Serial console port | RJ45 |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | IP20 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik CRS106‑1C‑5S used for?
A: It’s a small form-factor smart switch ideal for fiber‑based networks, providing five 1.25 Gb SFP ports plus a combo port for either Gigabit Ethernet or SFP—perfect for aggregation, small POPs, or edge deployments.
Q: What are the hardware specifications of the CRS106‑1C‑5S?
A: It features a 400 MHz single-core CPU, 128 MB RAM, 16 MB flash storage, and runs MikroTik’s RouterOS with a Level 5 licence.
Q: What connectivity options does it support?
A: The device has five 1.25 Gb SFP cages plus one combo port that can be either SFP or 1 Gb RJ45. This gives flexibility for mixed fiber/wired uplinks or downstream links.
Q: How is the CRS106‑1C‑5S powered and what are its power requirements?
A: It supports input via a 11‑30 V DC jack or passive PoE‑in (same voltage range), drawing a maximum of around 11 W. The design is fanless for silent operation.
Q: In which deployment scenarios is the CRS106‑1C‑5S best used?
A: It’s ideal for desktop or rack-tray installation in fiber-heavy environments like small ISPs, office POPs, or lab setups. Its low power draw and compact size make it a flexible choice for space-constrained or cost-sensitive networks.