Mikrotik Cloud Router Switch CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM

MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM – High-Performance L2/L3 Switch with 10G & PoE

The MikroTik Cloud Router Switch CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM is an advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 switch that combines professional switching capabilities with powerful routing features. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, it delivers high performance, integrated PoE power, and dual 10G uplinks — all in a compact 1U rackmount chassis.

Part of the CRS4xx series, the CRS418 offers significantly higher performance compared to earlier models, making it possible to consolidate multiple network devices into a single central infrastructure unit.

Performance & Processing Power

At the core of the device is a quad-core ARM CPU running at 2.2 GHz (2208 MHz), supported by 1 GB DDR3L RAM. With Layer 3 hardware offloading (L3 HW offloading) and RouterOS v7, the switch can function as:

• Internet gateway

• Inter-VLAN router

• Firewall

• CAPsMAN controller

• Advanced traffic monitoring and management device

This level of performance allows it to replace most standalone routers in small and medium office environments.

Ports & Connectivity

• 16 × Gigabit Ethernet ports

• 1 × dedicated Gigabit management port (directly connected to CPU)

• 2 × 10G SFP+ slots

• 1 × USB 3.0 Type-A port

The dual 10G SFP+ uplinks enable high-speed connections to NAS servers, ISP fiber links, core switches, or high-throughput storage infrastructure.

PoE Power Capabilities

• 8 × PoE-out ports (802.3af/at and passive 24V)

• Total PoE budget: 150 W

• Max current per port (<30 V): 1.1 A

• Max current per port (>30 V): 0.55 A

• Maximum total output current: 5.4 A

This allows powering access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and other network devices without additional power supplies.

Operating System & Features

• Operating System: RouterOS v7

• License Level: 5

• VLAN, ACL support

• SNMP monitoring

• Advanced traffic shaping and monitoring

• Inter-VLAN routing

• Layer 3 hardware offloading

RouterOS provides full configuration control without additional licensing fees.

Power Supply

• 2 × AC inputs

• Voltage range: 100–240 V

• Max power consumption (without attachments): 28 W

• Maximum total power consumption: 215 W

Applications

The CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM is an ideal solution for companies looking to simplify their network infrastructure and replace multiple devices with one high-performance system. It performs exceptionally well in hybrid Layer 2/Layer 3 environments, VLAN segmentation deployments, NAS server connectivity, IP surveillance systems, and as a central network management point in an office or server room.