MikroTik (CRS328-24P-4S+RM) 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router/Switch

The MikroTik (CRS328-24P-4S+RM) 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Router/Switch is a powerful, flexible, and cost-effective networking solution designed for businesses, service providers, and data centers. It features 24 Gigabit PoE-out Ethernet ports and 4 SFP+ 10G ports for high-speed uplinks. With a built-in 500W power supply, it can deliver up to 30W per port across various PoE standards, including 802.3af/at, passive PoE, and low-voltage PoE.

What makes this switch stand out is its dual boot support — you can choose between RouterOS for advanced Layer 3 routing or SwOS for simpler switching configurations. This versatility, combined with a fan-cooled 1U rackmount chassis, makes it ideal for professional-grade deployments that demand performance and adaptability.

CRS328-24P-4S+RM is a 28 independent port switch, it has 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which offer different power output options: Passive PoE, low voltage PoE, 802.3af/at (Type 1 “PoE” / Type 2 “PoE+”) with auto-sensing. PoE-Out is passed over mode B pins (4,5+)(7,8-). The four SFP+ ports provide up to 10 Gbps connectivity options via either optical fiber or Ethernet modules (not included).

CRS328-24P-4S+RM comes in a 1U rackmount case with 100-240 V AC 500 W power supply built-in. The device consumes up to 44 W leaving guaranteed 450 W (3×150 W per every 8 Ethernet ports) to power your PoE devices. Each port can provide up to 30 W of power with any power output option you choose.

The device has a “Dual boot” feature that allows you to choose between two operating systems – RouterOS or SwOS. If you prefer to have a simplified operating system with only switch specific features, use SwOS. If you would like the ability to use routing and other Layer 3 features in your CRS, use RouterOS. You can select the desired operating system from RouterOS, from SwOS or from the RouterBOOT loader settings. All the feature set comes with disruptive price, providing best price/performance on the market.