offloading, quad-core 2.2 GHz ARM CPU, 16x Gigabit Ethernet ports + a Gigabit management port with a direct CPU line, 2x 10G SFP+ ports, PoE-out.
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 |
