MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM Switch

24 Gigabit PoE+ Ports : Features 24 auto-sensing 802.3af/at PoE+ ports with a massive 450W total power budget to support cameras, APs, and VoIP phones.
Quad 10G SFP+ Uplinks : Equipped with four dedicated $10G$ SFP+ cages, providing high-bandwidth fiber connections to servers or core switches without bottlenecks.
Dual Boot OS : Offers the flexibility to boot into SwOS for simplified Layer 2 switching or RouterOS (Level 5) for advanced routing, firewalls, and complex management.
Hardware L3 Offloading : Supports Layer 3 Hardware Offloading, allowing the switch to perform routing tasks at wire speed, ensuring high performance without taxing the CPU.
Non-Blocking Throughput : Boasts a total non-blocking throughput of 64 Gbps and a switching capacity of 128 Gbps, ensuring full speed on all ports simultaneously.
Professional Powering : Features a built-in 500W internal power supply and smart active cooling fans to maintain reliability under heavy PoE loads.

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MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM Switch

The MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM Switch belongs to the Cloud Router Switch family, bringing the efficiency of hardware-based switching to deployments of all sizes. It features the unique “Dual Boot” capability, allowing users to choose between the simplified SwOS for switching or the feature-rich RouterOS for advanced routing. This switch is engineered to provide robust Layer 2 management and Layer 3 routing capabilities, making it an incredible value for offices, hotels, and large-scale surveillance setups.

Key Features of the CRS328-24P-4S+RM:

24 Gigabit PoE+ Ports : Features 24 auto-sensing 802.3af/at PoE+ ports, capable of powering a wide range of devices from IP cameras to high-power wireless access points.
Quad 10G SFP+ Uplinks : Equipped with four dedicated $10G$ SFP+ cages, providing massive aggregate bandwidth for high-speed fiber connections to servers or core switches.
Dual Boot OS : Offers the flexibility to boot into SwOS for fast, simple switching, or RouterOS (Level 5) for complex routing, firewalls, and professional network management.
Hardware L3 Offloading : Supports Layer 3 Hardware Offloading, allowing the switch to perform routing tasks at wire speed without impacting CPU performance.
High PoE Budget : Includes a powerful internal 500W power supply, providing a dedicated PoE output budget of up to 450W for all connected peripherals.
Non-Blocking Throughput : Boasts a total non-blocking throughput of 64 Gbps and a switching capacity of 128 Gbps, ensuring zero performance bottlenecks even under full load.
Professional 1U Rackmount : Housed in a standard 1U rackmount enclosure with built-in ears, designed for easy integration into professional server racks and network closets.

Applications and Ideal Use Cases

The CRS328-24P-4S+RM is the go-to solution for cost-effectively modernizing the edge of your network:

Enterprise PoE Distribution : The ideal hub for powering and connecting a large fleet of VoIP phones, Wi-Fi 6 access points, and smart office devices.
Large-Scale IP Surveillance : Perfect for high-density camera deployments, providing both the necessary PoE power and high-speed $10G$ backhaul for NVR storage.
Hospitality & Retail Networks : Provides a reliable, high-capacity solution for managing guest Wi-Fi and POS systems while maintaining network segmentation via VLANs.
Advanced Home & Studio Labs : A powerful core switch for users who require high-density PoE ports alongside $10G$ fiber links for workstation-to-server connectivity.

Technical Specifications at a Glance

Feature	Specification
Total Ports	24 x Gigabit PoE+ & 4 x 10G SFP+
Switching Capacity	128 Gbps
Forwarding Rate	95.2 Mpps
Operating System	Dual Boot: RouterOS (L5) / SwOS
PoE Budget	450W (Total Output)
Power Supply	Internal 500W (100V – 240V)
Cooling Type	Active (Smart Fans)
Management	Managed Layer 2 & Layer 3

Brand	MikroTik
Product code	CRS328-24P-4S+RM
Management Type	Fully Managed (Layer 2)
Architecture	ARM 32bit
CPU	98DX3236
CPU core count	1
CPU nominal frequency	800 MHz
Switch chip model	98DX3236
Dimensions	443 x 300 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	-20°C to 60°C
Number of AC inputs	1
AC input range	100-240
Number of PSU slots	1
Max power consumption	494 W
Max power consumption without attachments	44 W
Cooling type	2 fans
PoE-out ports	Ether1-Ether24
PoE out	802.3af/at
Low voltage PoE-Out current limit	1000 mA
High voltage PoE-Out current limit	450 mA
PoE Capability	PoE+
Max total out (A)	20 A
10/100/1000 Ethernet ports	24
Port Count	24 port
SFP+ ports	4
Serial console port	RJ45
CPU temperature monitor	Yes
Current Monitor	Yes
PCB temperature monitor	Yes
Voltage Monitor	Yes
Mode button	Yes