MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+IN 24-Port Gigabit Switch with 2x 10G SFP+

The MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+IN is a fanless desktop Cloud Router Switch delivering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 10G SFP+ uplink cages in a compact, quiet enclosure rated IP20. Built on a 98DX3236 ARM 32-bit processor running at 800 MHz and backed by 512 MB of RAM, the unit supports dual-boot operation between RouterOS (license level 5) and SwOS, giving administrators the flexibility to run the device as either a fully managed Layer 3 router or a streamlined Layer 2 switch. The SFP+ cages accept both 1.25G SFP and 10G SFP+ modules, providing genuine 10-gigabit uplink capability without additional hardware. On the switching side, the platform supports port-to-port forwarding, MAC filtering, VLAN configuration, traffic mirroring, bandwidth limitation, and MAC/IP header field adjustment. Two DC input options—a DC jack and passive PoE-IN, both accepting 10–30 V—provide redundant or flexible power delivery. With an MTBF of approximately 200,000 hours at 25 °C and a tested ambient temperature range of -40 °C to 60 °C, this switch is engineered for reliable, long-term operation in space-constrained environments such as home offices, small businesses, and distributed enterprise edge deployments.

Key features & benefits

• Dual 10G SFP+ Uplinks — Two SFP+ cages accept both 1.25G SFP and 10G SFP+ modules, enabling high-throughput uplinks to servers, NAS devices, or backbone switches without requiring a separate uplink module.
• 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Fabric — Twenty-four 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports provide wire-speed connectivity for workstations, access points, IP cameras, and other network devices across a single rack-free footprint.
• RouterOS / SwOS Dual-Boot Flexibility — The unit boots into either the advanced RouterOS (license level 5)—enabling firewall, NAT, VPN, and granular routing policies—or the lightweight SwOS for streamlined Layer 2 switch management, with no hardware changes required.
• Fanless Passive Cooling — Zero-fan passive thermal design eliminates mechanical noise and moving-part failure, making the switch suitable for open-office, home lab, and noise-sensitive environments.
• Redundant DC Power Inputs — A DC barrel jack and a passive PoE-IN port, each accepting 10–30 V DC, allow two independent power sources to be connected simultaneously for increased power path resilience.
• Advanced Managed-Switch Feature Set — Port-to-port forwarding, MAC filtering, VLAN configuration, traffic mirroring, bandwidth limitation, and MAC/IP header field adjustment are all available without stepping up to an enterprise-class chassis.
• ARM 32-Bit CPU at 800 MHz with 512 MB RAM — The 98DX3236 processor and 512 MB of RAM provide sufficient compute headroom to run basic firewall rules, NAT, and VPN tunnels directly on the switch without a separate router appliance.
• Wide Operating Temperature Range — Tested from -40 °C to 60 °C ambient, the CRS326-24G-2S+IN can be deployed in thermally challenging locations such as wiring closets, industrial cabinets, or unheated facilities.