MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ L3 Switch with 2x 10G SFP+

MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM 16-Port Gigabit PoE+ L3 Switch with 2x 10G SFP+

The MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM is a powerful rackmount Layer 3 Cloud Router Switch designed for small and medium business networks, ISP deployments, surveillance systems, and advanced RouterOS environments. It combines 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 8 PoE-out ports, 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks, USB 3.0, and a high-performance quad-core ARM CPU in a single 1U device.

Built for networks that need switching, routing, and PoE power delivery in one platform, the CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM can replace multiple devices in a rack while keeping cabling clean and management centralized. Its quad-core 2.2 GHz ARM CPU, 1 GB RAM, and RouterOS v7 provide enough processing power for routing workloads, firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, monitoring, traffic shaping, and L3 hardware offloading.

The switch includes 8 PoE-out ports on Ether9 through Ether16 with support for 802.3af/at and 24V passive PoE-out, making it ideal for powering access points, IP cameras, wireless CPEs, VoIP phones, and other compatible network devices. A total 150W PoE output budget helps simplify deployments by reducing the need for separate power injectors or adapters. MikroTik lists this model with 16 Gigabit ports, 2x 10G SFP+ cages, USB 3.0, a dedicated Gigabit management port, and a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Features

• 16 x Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired network connectivity
• 8 x PoE-out ports on Ether9–Ether16
• Supports 802.3af/at PoE-out and 24V passive PoE-out
• Total PoE output budget up to 150W
• 2 x 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed fiber uplinks
• Quad-core 2.2 GHz ARM CPU for routing and processing
• 1 GB RAM and 128 MB NAND storage
• USB 3.0 Type-A port for storage or configuration tools
• Dedicated Gigabit management port with direct CPU connection
• RouterOS v7 with License Level 5
• Layer 3 hardware offloading support
• Dual redundant AC power inputs
• 1U rackmount enclosure for clean professional installations

PoE Switching for Cameras, Access Points, and Network Devices

With 8 Gigabit PoE-out ports, the CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM is built for deployments that need both data and power from a single rackmount switch. It can power compatible access points, IP cameras, wireless radios, VoIP phones, and other PoE devices directly from the switch, reducing cable clutter and simplifying installation.

10G SFP+ Uplinks for High-Speed Networks

The two 10G SFP+ cages provide high-speed uplink options for fiber backbones, core switches, NAS systems, servers, and ISP handoffs. This makes the CRS418 a strong fit for networks that need Gigabit access switching with room for high-bandwidth uplinks.

Advanced RouterOS v7 Control

Running RouterOS v7, the CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM supports advanced MikroTik features including VLANs, firewall rules, routing, traffic shaping, monitoring, SNMP, VPN configurations, scripting, and automation. L3 hardware offloading helps improve performance in hybrid Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments.

Designed to Replace Multiple Devices

Instead of using a separate PoE switch, router, uplink switch, and management device, the CRS418 consolidates multiple roles into a single rackmount platform. It is especially useful for offices, WISPs, surveillance networks, and technical environments where rack space, power reliability, and clean cabling matter.

Ideal Applications

• Small and medium business networks
• ISP and WISP deployments
• Surveillance systems with PoE cameras
• Wireless access point and CPE powering
• 10G fiber uplinks and backbone connections
• RouterOS routing, VLAN, firewall, and monitoring deployments
• Network cabinets and 1U rackmount installations