CRS310-8G+2S+EE

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The MikroTik CRS310 series (Cloud Router Switch) is a line of compact, high-performance switches with some routing capabilities, designed to bring multi-gigabit and 10 Gigabit fiber connectivity to smaller enterprises, prosumers, and even some ISP edge applications. They are known for their excellent price-to-performance ratio and the flexibility of RouterOS.

The CRS310-8G+2S+EE: Features 8x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports.

Key Capabilities & Features

🚀 High-Performance Switching

  • The CRS310-8G+2S+IN is particularly notable for its eight 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it ideal for connecting modern high-speed wired devices like Wi-Fi 6 access points with 2.5G uplinks, NAS devices, or high-performance workstations. 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, allowing for high-speed fiber uplinks to a core switch, server, or other network segments.5These SFP+ ports are typically multi-rate, supporting 1G, 2.5G, and 10G SFP/SFP+ modules for flexibility.

  • Dedicated Switch Chip with Hardware Offloading: Utilizes a powerful Marvell 98DX226S switch-chip that handles Layer 2 (switching) functions and hardware offloaded Layer 3 (routing). This means it can perform routing tasks like VLAN routing and basic static routes at wire speed, minimizing CPU load.

  • High Throughput: Designed for non-blocking throughput, ensuring that data can flow at high speeds across all ports simultaneously.

🧠 Intelligent Network Management

  • RouterOS (License Level 5): MikroTik's full-featured operating system, offering extensive routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), comprehensive firewalling, QoS, VPN capabilities, VLAN management, link aggregation, and more. This gives you advanced control over your network.

  • VLAN Support: Essential for network segmentation, allowing you to create separate virtual networks for different departments, guest users, or device types (e.g., IoT) for improved security and organization.

  • Jumbo Frames: Support for larger Ethernet frames, which can improve efficiency for high-bandwidth data transfers.

  • Link Aggregation (LACP): Combine multiple physical links into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs): Implement granular security policies based on various criteria.

💪 Robust Hardware

  • Dual-Core ARM CPU (800 MHz): Provides the necessary processing power to run RouterOS v7 and handle advanced configurations, even with hardware offloading for Layer 3.

  • 256 MB RAM & Flash Storage: Sufficient memory for RouterOS and configuration, with 32MB available.

  • USB Port: For connecting external storage or a 4G/LTE modem for internet backup.

  • Flexible Powering: Typically supports DC jack input and often PoE-in (802.3af/at) on the first Ethernet port, providing versatile installation options.

  • Rackmount Option: Comes with rackmount ears, allowing it to be easily installed in a standard 1U rack.15Some models can even fit two CRS310 units side-by-side in a single 1U space.

  • Wide Operating Temperature: Designed to function reliably in a broad range of temperatures, from -40°C to +60°C (or +70°C for some models).

Common Use Cases

  • Home Lab / Prosumer Network: Excellent for enthusiasts looking to build a high-performance home network with 2.5G devices and 10G backbone connectivity.

  • Small to Medium Office Network: Serves as a central switch to connect wired devices at multi-gigabit speeds and provide high-speed uplinks to servers or the internet.

  • Wi-Fi 6 Access Point Aggregation: The CRS310-8G+2S+IN is particularly well-suited for aggregating multiple Wi-Fi 6 access points that have 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks.

  • ISP / WISP Edge Device: Can be used by smaller ISPs or WISPs at the network edge to provide multi-gigabit access to customers or for connecting remote sites with fiber.

  • Data Center Access Layer (for 2.5G/10G needs): In smaller data centers or specific segments, it can act as a cost-effective access layer switch for servers with 2.5G or 10G NICs.

  • Fiber Distribution: The CRS310-1G-5S-4S+IN, with its mix of 1G and 10G SFP/SFP+ ports, is great for indoor fiber distribution networks, extending connections over longer distances and providing robust resistance to interference.

The MikroTik CRS310 series are versatile and cost-effective Cloud Router Switches that bring high-speed Ethernet and fiber connectivity with powerful Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features, making them a popular choice for modern, performance-oriented networks.

The MikroTik CRS310 series (Cloud Router Switch) is a line of compact, high-performance switches with some routing capabilities, designed to bring multi-gigabit and 10 Gigabit fiber connectivity to smaller enterprises, prosumers, and even some ISP edge applications. They are known for their excellent price-to-performance ratio and the flexibility of RouterOS.

The CRS310-8G+2S+EE: Features 8x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2x 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports.

Key Capabilities & Features

🚀 High-Performance Switching

  • The CRS310-8G+2S+IN is particularly notable for its eight 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it ideal for connecting modern high-speed wired devices like Wi-Fi 6 access points with 2.5G uplinks, NAS devices, or high-performance workstations. 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, allowing for high-speed fiber uplinks to a core switch, server, or other network segments.5These SFP+ ports are typically multi-rate, supporting 1G, 2.5G, and 10G SFP/SFP+ modules for flexibility.

  • Dedicated Switch Chip with Hardware Offloading: Utilizes a powerful Marvell 98DX226S switch-chip that handles Layer 2 (switching) functions and hardware offloaded Layer 3 (routing). This means it can perform routing tasks like VLAN routing and basic static routes at wire speed, minimizing CPU load.

  • High Throughput: Designed for non-blocking throughput, ensuring that data can flow at high speeds across all ports simultaneously.

🧠 Intelligent Network Management

  • RouterOS (License Level 5): MikroTik's full-featured operating system, offering extensive routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), comprehensive firewalling, QoS, VPN capabilities, VLAN management, link aggregation, and more. This gives you advanced control over your network.

  • VLAN Support: Essential for network segmentation, allowing you to create separate virtual networks for different departments, guest users, or device types (e.g., IoT) for improved security and organization.

  • Jumbo Frames: Support for larger Ethernet frames, which can improve efficiency for high-bandwidth data transfers.

  • Link Aggregation (LACP): Combine multiple physical links into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and redundancy.

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs): Implement granular security policies based on various criteria.

💪 Robust Hardware

  • Dual-Core ARM CPU (800 MHz): Provides the necessary processing power to run RouterOS v7 and handle advanced configurations, even with hardware offloading for Layer 3.

  • 256 MB RAM & Flash Storage: Sufficient memory for RouterOS and configuration, with 32MB available.

  • USB Port: For connecting external storage or a 4G/LTE modem for internet backup.

  • Flexible Powering: Typically supports DC jack input and often PoE-in (802.3af/at) on the first Ethernet port, providing versatile installation options.

  • Rackmount Option: Comes with rackmount ears, allowing it to be easily installed in a standard 1U rack.15Some models can even fit two CRS310 units side-by-side in a single 1U space.

  • Wide Operating Temperature: Designed to function reliably in a broad range of temperatures, from -40°C to +60°C (or +70°C for some models).

Common Use Cases

  • Home Lab / Prosumer Network: Excellent for enthusiasts looking to build a high-performance home network with 2.5G devices and 10G backbone connectivity.

  • Small to Medium Office Network: Serves as a central switch to connect wired devices at multi-gigabit speeds and provide high-speed uplinks to servers or the internet.

  • Wi-Fi 6 Access Point Aggregation: The CRS310-8G+2S+IN is particularly well-suited for aggregating multiple Wi-Fi 6 access points that have 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks.

  • ISP / WISP Edge Device: Can be used by smaller ISPs or WISPs at the network edge to provide multi-gigabit access to customers or for connecting remote sites with fiber.

  • Data Center Access Layer (for 2.5G/10G needs): In smaller data centers or specific segments, it can act as a cost-effective access layer switch for servers with 2.5G or 10G NICs.

  • Fiber Distribution: The CRS310-1G-5S-4S+IN, with its mix of 1G and 10G SFP/SFP+ ports, is great for indoor fiber distribution networks, extending connections over longer distances and providing robust resistance to interference.

The MikroTik CRS310 series are versatile and cost-effective Cloud Router Switches that bring high-speed Ethernet and fiber connectivity with powerful Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features, making them a popular choice for modern, performance-oriented networks.