The MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM is a flagship high-density 10G/40G fiber switch built to eliminate network bottlenecks in modern enterprise environments, server farms, and telecommunication infrastructure. Driven by a Marvell Prestera switch chip paired with a 650 MHz Qualcomm CPU and 64 MB RAM, it delivers non-blocking switching performance across all 10G and 40G interfaces simultaneously.
Featuring 24x 10G SFP+ optical cages and 2x 40G QSFP+ slots, the device provides massive fiber port density along with high-capacity 40 Gbps core trunking (the QSFP+ ports can also be split into 4x 10G links using breakout cables). To ensure continuous enterprise operational reliability, the CRS326-24S+2Q+RM includes dual hot-swappable internal AC power supplies and dynamic active cooling inside a heavy-duty 1U steel rackmount enclosure. It supports Dual Boot functionality, granting access to lightweight SwOS or feature-packed RouterOS Level 5 with hardware-offloaded Layer 3 routing.
Comprehensive Key Features
24x 10G SFP+ & 2x 40G QSFP+ Fiber Interfaces: Provides 24 dedicated 10 Gbps SFP+ ports and 2x 40 Gbps QSFP+ slots for high-speed fiber backhaul and data aggregation.
Dual Redundant Hot-Swappable Power Supplies: Integrated dual internal AC power supplies offer seamless power failover and live swap capability.
Dual Boot Operating System: Freedom to select between simplified SwOS for fast Layer 2 switching or RouterOS Level 5 for complex Layer 3 routing and network management.
Hardware-Offloaded L3 Routing: Marvell switch architecture enables wire-speed VLAN filtering, ACLs, and Layer 3 hardware routing offload.
40G Breakout Cable Support: The two 40G QSFP+ ports can be split into up to eight independent 10G SFP+ lines for enhanced connectivity options.
1U Rackmount Heavy-Duty Steel Chassis: Standard 19-inch 1U steel enclosure with active cooling fans and included rackmount ears.
Extended Technical Specifications
1. Hardware & Physical Parameters
Model / SKU: CRS326-24S+2Q+RM
Dimensions: 0.443 m × 0.200 m × 0.044 m (443 × 200 × 44 mm)
Weight: 2.850 kg
CPU: QCA9531 Single-Core @ 650 MHz
RAM: 64 MB
Storage: 16 MB Flash
Enclosure Material: 1U Rackmount Heavy-Duty Steel Casing
Status LEDs: Power 1, Power 2, User LED, Port Link/Activity Indicators
2. Wireless, Networking & Performance Parameters
SFP+ Cages: 24× 10 Gbps SFP+ Ports
QSFP+ Cages: 2× 40 Gbps QSFP+ Ports
Management Port: 1× 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Port
Console Port: 1× RJ45 Serial Console Port
Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps
Non-Blocking Throughput: 320 Gbps
Operating System: Dual Boot (SwOS / RouterOS License Level 5)
3. Electrical & Environmental Parameters
Power Method: Dual Internal Redundant Power Supplies (100–240 V AC)
Max Power Consumption: 69 W (42 W without attachments)
Cooling Type: Active Cooling (4x redundant temperature-controlled fans)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)