The MikroTik CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN is a high-performance Layer 3 cloud switch designed for data centers, ISPs, and enterprise backbones requiring compact, high-bandwidth switching. With 8× 10G SFP ports and 2× 40G QSFP ports, it provides up to 200 Gbps total switching capacity, housed in a desktop-sized, actively cooled chassis. Featuring dual boot support for RouterOS and SwOS, it offers flexibility between full Layer 3 routing or simple Layer 2 switching, ideal for edge aggregation or core networking setups. Key Specifications General Model: CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN Series: Cloud Router Switch (CRS) Form Factor: Desktop / Compact chassis Operating System: Dual boot – RouterOS (Level 5) and SwOS Use Case: Datacenter edge, aggregation switch, ISP core, 10G/40G networks Hardware CPU: ARM 64-bit, 4-core AL52400 (1.8 GHz) RAM: 1 GB DDR4 Storage: 128 MB NAND Switch Chipset: Marvell Prestera DX8510 Cooling: Active cooling with dual internal fans Ports 8 × 10G SFP Ports 2 × 40G QSFP Ports 1 × Gigabit Ethernet Port (Management only) 1 × USB Type-A Port 1 × RJ45 Serial Console Port Performance Switching Capacity: 200 Gbps Forwarding Rate: 100 Mpps Latency: Ultra-low for high-performance networks Full Duplex: Line-rate performance across all ports Power & Environmental Power Input: 2 × Hot-Swappable DC Power Supplies (Included) Supports 24V–57V DC via 2-pin or DC jack Power Redundancy: Yes, dual-input supported Power Consumption: Max ~70W (with full load) Cooling: 2 × Smart Fans (automatic speed control) Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C Software Features RouterOS: Static routing, VLAN, ACLs, firewall, DHCP, NAT, scripting Layer 3 functionality for advanced network segmentation SwOS: Lightweight, browser-based switch OS VLAN tagging, port isolation, monitoring Dual Boot Support: Choose RouterOS for rich features or SwOS for simplicity Physical Specifications Dimensions: 320 × 185 × 44 mm Weight: Approx. 1.75 kg Chassis: All-metal with desktop or rack-shelf placement Mounting: Desktop or custom rack shelf (no 19″ rack ears included) Package Contents 1 × CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN Switch 2 × Hot-Swap Power Supplies 1 × Power Cable 1 × User Guide Use Cases Aggregation switch for 10G/40G access layers Data center top-of-rack or distribution switch ISP backbone or IX peering edge Compact core switch for campus networks Meta Description MikroTik CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN is a compact, high-speed Layer 3 switch with 8× 10G SFP and 2× 40G QSFP ports, dual hot-swap power, and 200 Gbps throughput—ideal for data centers, ISPs, and enterprise core networks. Datasheet
