MikroTik RouterBOARD Cloud Router Switch 326-24G-2S+RM
The CRS326-24G-2S+RM is a 24 port Gigabit Ethernet switch with two SFP+ ports, powered by SwOS/RouterOS and released as an upgraded version of the CSS326-24G-2S+RM. It also features an additional CPU unit for running the full RouterOS operating system. With limited processing power, this unit can still handle RouterOS features not commonly found in smart switches.
Tech Specs
Click here for the CRS326-24G-2S+RM datasheet.
| Device Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Product code | CRS326-24G-2S+RM |
| Architecture | ARM 32bit |
| CPU | 98DX3236 |
| CPU core count | 2 |
| CPU nominal frequency | 800 MHz |
| Switch chip model | 98DX3236 |
| Dimensions | 443 x 144 x 44 mm |
| RouterOS license | 5 |
| Operating System | RouterOS / SwitchOS |
| Size of RAM | 512 MB |
| Storage size | 16 MB |
| Storage type | FLASH |
| MTBF | Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C |
| Tested ambient temperature | -40°C to 60°C |
| Suggested price | $209.00 |
| Powering | |
| Number of DC inputs | 2 (DC jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC jack input Voltage | 10-30 V |
| Max power consumption | 24 W |
| PoE in | Passive PoE |
| Cooling type | Passive |
| PoE in input Voltage | 10-30 V |
| Ethernet | |
| 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports | 24 |
| Fiber | |
| SFP+ ports | 2 |
| Peripherals | |
| Serial console port | RJ45 |
| Certification & Approvals | |
| Certification | CE, EAC, ROHS |
| IP | IP20 |
FAQs
Q: What is the MikroTik CRS326‑24G‑2S+RM used for?
A: This is a high‑density managed switch ideal for data centers, rack aggregation or enterprise networks. With 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 × 10 Gb SFP+ uplinks, it supports both high port count and high-speed fiber connections.
Q: What operating systems can run on the CRS326‑24G‑2S+RM?
A: It supports dual-boot between RouterOS (for routing, firewalls, L3 functions) and SwOS (lightweight Layer‑2 switching), giving flexibility depending on your network needs.
Q: What switch‑management features does it support?
A: The device supports port‑to‑port forwarding, VLAN configuration (802.1Q), MAC filtering, bandwidth limitation, port mirroring, ACLs, and broadcast storm control.
Q: How is the CRS326‑24G‑2S+RM powered, and what are its power requirements?
A: It supports two power inputs: a DC jack (10–30 V) and passive PoE‑in (same voltage range). Maximum power consumption is around 24 W, and the device is passively cooled (fanless).
Q: What are the physical and environmental specifications?
A: The switch comes in a 1U rack-mountable chassis (443 × 144 × 44 mm), has 512 MB of RAM and 16 MB flash storage, and is rated for operation from –40 °C to +60 °C.