Why settle for just a simple switch when you can have PoE-out, high-speed fiber uplinks, USB storage compatibility, advanced network control/monitoring, and enough processing power even for some routing or L3 HW offloading… in a single 1U device and for the best price on the market?
The CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM combines 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports (eight of them with PoE-out!), two 10G SFP+ cages, USB 3 connectivity, and a powerful quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU in a clean, durable rackmount enclosure. Also, there’s a Gigabit management port with a direct CPU line.
This is a serious upgrade for anyone looking to replace a jungle of devices with one smart multitasker – built for real routing workloads, high-bandwidth uplinks, and clean cable management. Whether you’re powering up access points and CCTV cameras, running a fast NAS with a bunch of modern workstations, or managing the routing in your mid-sized office, CRS418 handles it all with ease – and on a budget!
Wi-Fi where it matters
2CRS418-8P-8G-2S+5axQ2axQ-RM The all-in-one switch/routing champion also delivers 4×4 MIMO dual-band Wi-Fi 6 – for fast, reliable connectivity wherever you need it. The perfect solution to simplify basement server room setups or medium-sized offices on a tight budget – now you don’t need to carry a separate access point!
We know rackmounts are not famous for great wireless coverage. That’s why the CRS418 Wi-Fi edition includes dedicated holes in the back for pigtails, so you can place antennas outside the case if needed.
Specifications
Details |
Product code |
CRS418-8P-8G-2S+5axQ2axQ-RM |
Architecture |
ARM 64bit |
CPU |
IPQ-8072A |
CPU core count |
4 |
CPU nominal frequency |
2208 MHz |
Switch chip model |
98DX226S |
RouterOS license |
5 |
Operating System |
RouterOS v7 |
Size of RAM |
1 GB |
Storage size |
128 MB |
Storage type |
NAND |
MTBF |
Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C |
Tested ambient temperature |
-20°C to 70°C |
IPsec hardware acceleration |
Yes |
Suggested price |
$499.00 |
Powering
Details |
Number of AC inputs |
2 |
AC input range |
100-240 |
Number of PSU slots |
2 |
Frequency (Hz) |
50-60 |
Max power consumption |
227 W |
Max power consumption without attachments |
43 W |
Cooling type |
4 fans |
PoE-out
Details |
PoE-out ports |
Ether9-Ether16 |
PoE out |
802.3af/at |
Low voltage PoE-Out current limit |
1.1 A |
High voltage PoE-Out current limit |
0.56 A |
Total output power |
150 |
Wireless specifications
Details |
Wireless 2.4 GHz Max data rate |
1148 Mbit/s |
Wireless 2.4 GHz number of chains |
4 |
Wireless 2.4 GHz standards |
802.11b/g/n/ax |
Antenna gain dBi for 2.4 GHz |
5 |
Wireless 2.4 GHz chip model |
QCN-5024 |
Wireless 2.4 GHz generation |
Wi-Fi 6 |
Wireless 5 GHz Max data rate |
2400 Mbit/s |
Wireless 5 GHz number of chains |
4 |
Wireless 5 GHz standards |
802.11a/n/ac/ax |
Antenna gain dBi for 5 GHz |
6 |
Wireless 5 GHz chip model |
QCN-5054 |
Wireless 5 GHz generation |
Wi-Fi 6 |
Ethernet
Details |
10/100/1000 Ethernet ports |
17 |
Number of 1G Ethernet ports with PoE-out |
8 |
Fiber
Peripherals
Details |
Serial console port |
RJ45 |
Number of USB ports |
1 |
USB Power Reset |
Yes |
USB slot type |
USB 3.0 type A |
Max USB current (A) |
1 |
Other
Details |
CPU temperature monitor |
Yes |
Current Monitor |
Yes |
PCB temperature monitor |
Yes |
Voltage Monitor |
Yes |
Mode button |
Yes |
Certification & Approvals
Details |
Certification |
CE, FCC, IC, EAC, ROHS |
IP |
20 |
Included parts