Mikrotik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM Cloud Router Switch L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet PoE 1U

The MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM is a 1U rack-mount Cloud Router Switch that combines 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports, eight of which provide PoE-out, with two 10G SFP+ uplink cages, USB 3 connectivity and a quad-core 2.2 GHz CPU. Designed for L2/L3 use, it includes a dedicated Gigabit management port and fits into small-to-mid sized network environments where consolidated switching, uplinks and basic routing are required.

Advantages

The device offers PoE-out on eight ports for powering access points or cameras directly from the switch, high-speed 10G SFP+ uplinks for backbone or NAS connections, and a powerful CPU that enables routing tasks and L3 offloading in a single compact 1U chassis. Built-in USB 3 support and a dedicated management port simplify storage connectivity and administration while the rackmount form factor improves cable management in server rooms.

Suitable for

• Offices and small-to-mid sized enterprise networks needing combined switching and basic routing
• Deployments powering access points, VoIP phones or CCTV cameras via PoE
• Environments requiring 10G uplinks to NAS, core switches or aggregation points
• Server rooms where rackmount consolidation and tidy cabling are desired

Key specifications

• Model: MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM
• Ports: 16 × Gigabit RJ-45 (8 with PoE-out)
• Uplinks: 2 × 10G SFP+ cages
• CPU: Quad-core 2.2 GHz
• Management: Dedicated Gigabit management port
• USB: USB 3.0 connectivity
• Layers: L2/L3 functionality
• PoE standards: IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at
• Form factor: 1U rackmount

How to use

Install the CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM into a standard 19" rack using the included mounting brackets. Connect upstream network links to the 10G SFP+ cages and attach edge devices to the Gigabit RJ-45 ports; devices requiring power can use the PoE-out ports compliant with IEEE 802.3af/at. Use the dedicated management port or the web/CLI interface over the IP address to configure switching, VLANs, routing or PoE parameters. USB 3.0 can be used for external storage or configuration file transfer where supported.

Recommendations

For stable operation, ensure adequate airflow in the rack and verify total PoE power budget against connected devices. Use compatible SFP+ modules for 10G links and follow MikroTik configuration guides when enabling advanced L3 features or HW offloading.