- Can it work as a router as well as a switch?
- Yes. It runs RouterOS, so it can route between VLANs and subnets, run a firewall, and switch at the same time. Heavy routing loads are limited by its dual-core CPU.
- Do the SFP+ ports support 1G?
- Yes. The four combo ports accept 10G SFP+ and 1G SFP modules, so you can mix fiber and copper uplinks. They do not take 10G copper SFP+ modules in every case, so check module compatibility.
- Is it fanless?
- No. It has active cooling, and owners report audible fan noise. Plan for a closet or rack rather than a quiet room.
- Does it support PoE?
- No. None of the ports supply PoE, so access points and cameras need separate injectors or a PoE switch.
- How does it compare with the CRS309?
- The CRS309 is smaller and fanless with SFP+ cages only. This model adds eight 10G copper RJ45 ports and rack mounting, at the cost of fan noise.
- What is in the box?
- The switch, rackmount ears, and power supply. SFP modules and cables are not included.
- Where is the Mikrotik CRS312-4C+8XG-RM Cloud Router Switch cheapest?
- At Network Devices, for $579.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Mikrotik CRS312-4C+8XG-RM Cloud Router Switch?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Network Devices, Amazon, multilink.us, Makro Wisp, Viken Technologies.