MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM Cloud Router Switch
Our fastest switch for the most demanding setups
Product Overview
If you are working with substantial amounts of data – like providing Internet access or maintaining a huge data center – this is the perfect upgrade for your setup. The CRS326-24S+2Q+RM is MikroTik's first product with 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports for remarkably fast and stable fiber connection.
Overall, it has two 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports and twenty-four 10 Gbps SFP+ ports, which provides total non-blocking throughput of 320 Gbps and switching capacity of 640 Gbps with a forwarding rate of 252 Mpps with most common packets.
Front Panel Description: A rack-mountable network switch featuring numerous 10 Gbps SFP+ ports, two 40 Gbps QSFP+ ports, status LEDs, a USB port for configuration, and power supply indicators.
The CRS326-24S+2Q+RM is easy to manage. It has a full-size USB port for configuration and a dual power supply for redundancy – ensuring no unexpected downtime, which clients and colleagues will appreciate.
You can choose between the legendary feature-packed RouterOS for booting or a simpler, but still powerful SwOS. If you would like the ability to use routing and other Layer 3 features in your CRS, use RouterOS.
Rear Panel Description: A rack-mountable network switch with two IEC power input connectors (100-240V), a console port, a USB port, a management/reset button, and cooling vents.
This device is great for new or existing networks. MikroTik has developed an assortment of accessories that will help you unleash the full potential of this switch in any setup. The CRS326-24S+2Q+RM is a professional's choice!
Specifications
| Product code | CRS326-24S+2Q+RM |
| CPU | QCA9531, 650 MHz |
| Size of RAM | 128 MB |
| Storage | 32 MB flash |
| 10/100 Ethernet ports | 1 |
| 10G SFP+ ports | 24 |
| 40G QSFP+ ports | 2 |
| Supported input voltage | AC power supply 100 - 240 V |
| Redundant supply | Yes |
| USB port | USB type A |
| Serial port | RJ45 |
| Dimensions | 443 x 200 x 44 mm |
| Operating temperature | -20°C .. +60°C |
| Operating system | RouterOS or SwitchOS, License level 5 |
| Max power consumption | 69 W |
Included Parts
- 2 IEC cords
- Screw and feet kit (K10)
- Rack ears
Performance Test Results
Switching Test Results (QCA9531 CRS326-24S+2Q, RouterOS v6.45)
| Mode | Configuration | 1518 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kpps | Gbps | kpps | Gbps | kpps | Gbps | ||
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 2 throughput | 26007,8 | 315,838 | 75187,5 | 307,968 | 240652 | 123,214 |
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 2 capacity | 26007,8 | 631,677 | 75187,5 | 615,936 | 240652 | 246,428 |
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 1 throughput | 26007,8 | 320 | 75187,5 | 320 | 240652 | 161,718 |
| Switching | Non blocking Layer 1 capacity | 26007,8 | 640 | 75187,5 | 640 | 240652 | 323,436 |
Like other CRS products, the CRS326-24S+2Q+RM comes with a decent built-in CPU that can utilize all RouterOS features, but with some performance restrictions (indicated in the table below).
CPU Layer 3 Performance Results (QCA9531 CRS326-24S+2Q, RouterOS v6.45)
| Mode | Configuration | 1518 byte | 512 byte | 64 byte | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | kpps | Mbps | ||
| Bridging | none (fast path) | 37,3 | 453,0 | 82,2 | 336,7 | 184,3 | 94,4 |
| Bridging | 25 bridge filter rules | 37,1 | 450,5 | 47,6 | 195,0 | 50,2 | 25,7 |
| Routing | none (fast path) | 37,6 | 456,6 | 69,0 | 282,6 | 94,1 | 48,2 |
| Routing | 25 simple queues | 37,2 | 451,8 | 56,5 | 231,4 | 66,3 | 33,9 |
| Routing | 25 ip filter rules | 26,7 | 324,2 | 29,4 | 120,4 | 30,9 | 15,8 |
