MikroTik RB1100AHx4

The MikroTik RB1100AHx4 is a high-performance, rackmount enterprise router designed for heavy-duty networking. It is widely known as the “workhorse” of the MikroTik lineup, offering 13 Gigabit Ethernet ports and a powerful quad-core processor that excels at high-speed routing, complex firewalling, and hardware-accelerated encryption.

MikroTik RB1100AHx4 Router

The RB1100AHx4 is built on the ARM 32-bit architecture, featuring the Annapurna Alpine CPU. This specific model is engineered to provide incredible single-stream throughput, making it one of the most cost-effective solutions for managed internet services and corporate headquarters. Its rugged 1U aluminum case and dual redundant power supplies ensure maximum reliability for mission-critical operations.

Key Features of the RB1100AHx4:

• Quad-Core ARM CPU: Features an 1.4 GHz Annapurna Alpine CPU that provides high-speed data processing and exceptional performance for RouterOS tasks.

• 13 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Includes 13 dedicated 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, organized into three switch groups for flexible network segmentation.

• Hardware IPsec Acceleration: Supports standalone hardware encryption, allowing for massive VPN throughput (up to 2.2 Gbps with AES-128) without taxing the main CPU.

• Dual Redundant Power Supplies: Equipped with two built-in failover power supplies (AC), ensuring that the router remains operational even if one power source fails.

• High-Speed Storage Options: Features a microSD slot and two M.2 SATA slots, allowing you to add high-speed storage for extensive logging, proxy caches, or User Manager databases.

• Ethernet Bypass: Includes a hardware bypass circuit on the last two ports (11 and 12), allowing traffic to flow even if the router loses power—critical for high-availability setups.

• RouterOS Level 6: Comes with the highest license level, providing unlimited tunnels, users, and configurations for enterprise-scale deployments.

Applications and Ideal Use Cases

The RB1100AHx4 is the ideal solution for robust, high-traffic environments:

• Enterprise Edge Router: Perfect for medium-to-large businesses that need a powerful gateway to manage hundreds of users, multiple VLANs, and complex firewalls.

• High-Performance VPN Hub: Due to its hardware acceleration, it is an excellent choice for a central office that terminates dozens of encrypted site-to-site tunnels.

• ISP Bandwidth Management: Ideal for managing bandwidth, NAT, and queues for high-speed fiber or wireless internet service providers.

• Data Center Management: Provides reliable management and out-of-band access for server racks with the added benefit of power redundancy.

Technical Specifications at a Glance