MikroTik CRS326-4C 20G 2Q RM – Cloud Router Switch

The MikroTik CRS326-4C 20G 2Q RM is a high-performance Layer 3 Cloud Router Switch featuring a total of 26 independent ports—including 20× Gigabit Ethernet, 4× combo ports (RJ45/SFP capable), and 2× 40G QSFP uplinks—all enclosed in a 1U rackmount metal chassis. Designed for enterprise and data center environments, it offers robust switching performance, dual boot capability (RouterOS or SwOS), VLAN support, port isolation, and high-speed uplinks for bandwidth-intensive backbones or server aggregation. Key Specifications General Model: CRS326-4C 20G 2Q RM Series: Cloud Router Switch (CRS) Form Factor: 1U Rackmount Operating System: Dual boot – RouterOS (License Level 5) or SwitchOS Use Case: Enterprise switching, server aggregation, data center backbone Hardware CPU: 98DX8332A1 (800 MHz, dual-core) RAM: 512 MB DDR3 Storage: 16 MB flash Switch Chip: Marvell Prestera switch chipset Ports 20 × Gigabit Ethernet Ports 4 × Combo Ports (RJ45/SFP capable) 2 × 40G QSFP Ports 1 × RJ45 Serial Console Port Combo Port Behavior: Automatically switches between copper or SFP based on insertion Performance Switching Capacity: 168 Gbps Forwarding Rate: 83.3 Mpps Total Non-Blocking Throughput: 168 Gbps full duplex Latency: Sub-millisecond switching Power & Environmental Power Input: Dual AC inputs (100–240 V, IEC C14 connectors) Hot-swappable redundancy supported Power Consumption: Max 69W Cooling: Active, temperature-controlled fans Operating Temperature: -20°C to 60°C Software Features RouterOS (Level 5 license): Static routing, VLANs, ACLs, port mirroring DHCP, SNMP, scripting, RSTP/MSTP Limited Layer 3 features due to hardware switch focus SwOS: Simple switch configuration UI VLAN, port isolation, ACL, port monitoring Dual Boot: Choose RouterOS for advanced features or SwOS for lightweight management Physical Specifications Dimensions: 443 × 200 × 44 mm Weight: Approx. 2.8 kg Mounting: Rack ears included (1U rackmount ready) Chassis: Durable all-metal housing Package Contents 1 × CRS326-4C 20G 2Q RM Switch 1 × IEC Power Cord 1 × Rackmount Brackets Screws 1 × Quick Start Guide Meta Description MikroTik CRS326-4C 20G 2Q RM is a 1U rackmount switch with 20× Gigabit ports, 4× combo SFP /RJ45, and 2× 40G QSFP uplinks. Features dual OS boot, Layer 3 functions, and 168 Gbps switching—ideal for high-speed enterprise networks. Datasheet