Your Network, Your Rules: Fibre Optic Power for Your Business
Is your Network reaching its limits? Copper cables are often the first choice, but when it comes to longer distances, electromagnetic interference, or simply future-proof bandwidth, they quickly reach their limits. Conventional Ethernet Switch solutions often only offer pure Ethernet ports and leave you stranded when integrating Fibre Optic. The MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S is the answer to these challenges. With its unique design, combining a Gigabit Ethernet / SFP Combo Port and five dedicated 1.25Gbps SFP cages, it offers you the flexibility you need. You can easily use fibre optic links for high bandwidths and long distances or, if required, fall back on the proven Gigabit Ethernet connection. This way, you create a powerful and adaptable Network that grows with your requirements and is ideal for a cost-effective fibre optic expansion in your home lab or small office.
Robust, Quiet, Powerful: The CRS106-1C-5S in Detail
Under the hood of the MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S works a reliable QCA8511 CPU with 400 MHz and 128 MB RAM, ensuring stable and efficient data processing. The device runs on the versatile RouterOS Level 5, which offers you comprehensive functions for routing, firewall, VLAN support, and much more. Thanks to the passive cooling system, the Managed Switch operates absolutely silently, making it ideal for use in offices or living spaces. Its compact dimensions of 114 x 137 x 29 mm allow for easy integration into any environment. This Desktop Switch is a truly energy-efficient SFP Switch that combines performance and robustness.
Flexibility that Inspires: RouterOS and Media Conversion
The versatility of the MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S is underlined by the powerful RouterOS Level 5 operating system. It enables detailed configuration options via Winbox or CLI, including VLAN support and firewall rules. The one combo port (Gigabit Ethernet / SFP) in combination with the five pure SFP ports makes it a flexible hybrid switch for specific media conversion requirements. Instead of buying separate media converters, the CRS106-1C-5S can, for example, take an existing copper Gigabit connection and distribute it to five fibre optic devices or vice versa. This is particularly useful in environments where both copper and fibre optic devices need to be integrated. With this Managed SFP Switch, you have full control over your Network.
Prepared for Any Environment: Application Possibilities of the MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S
With the MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S, you invest in a future-proof Network expansion. The ability to change various SFP modules (note: only 1.25G SFP) as needed allows you to flexibly adapt your Network to new technologies or extended ranges. This Cloud Router Switch is not only an ideal MikroTik Routers for SOHO environments but also an excellent solution for harsh environments. Its passive cooling and wide operating temperature range of -20°C to 70°C make it suitable for use in non-air-conditioned control cabinets, garages, or outdoor areas (in a suitable Enclosure). It is a compact fibre optic distributor that works reliably even under demanding conditions.
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: Excellent price-performance ratio for SFP connectivity with five 1.25Gbps SFP ports and one combo port, ideal for your Fibre Optic connection.
- Pro: Versatility through RouterOS Level 5 for comprehensive Layer 2/Layer 3 Switching and routing functions, giving you deep control over your Network.
- Pro: Robust and fanless design, silent and suitable for extreme temperatures from -20°C to 70°C, perfect for demanding environments.
- Note: Limited routing performance: The 400MHz CPU can reach its limits with demanding routing tasks or high throughputs in routing mode; for complex scenarios, we recommend dedicated Routers.
- Note: SFP modules are not included and must be purchased separately to use the SFP cages. Furthermore, the switch only supports passive PoE-In (11-30V DC) and no PoE-Out functionality.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | MikroTik |
| Product Code: | CRS106-1C-5S |
| Architecture: | MIPSBE |
| CPU: | QCA8511 |
| CPU Cores: | 1 |
| CPU Nominal Frequency: | 400 MHz |
| Switch Chip Model: | QCA8511 |
| RAM: | 128 MB DDR2 |
| Storage Size: | 16 MB |
| Storage Type: | FLASH |
| Operating System: | RouterOS (License Level 5) |
| Ethernet Combo Ports: | 1 (Gigabit Ethernet / SFP) |
| SFP Ports: | 5 (1.25Gbps SFP cages) |
| Serial Console Port: | RJ45 |
| Number of DC Inputs: | 2 (DC Jack, PoE-IN) |
| DC Jack Input Voltage: | 11-30 V DC |
| PoE-In: | Passive PoE |
| PoE-In Input Voltage: | 11-30 V DC |
| Max Power Consumption: | 11 W |
| Cooling Type: | Passive (fanless) |
| Dimensions: | 114 x 137 x 29 mm |
| Operating Temperature: | -20°C to 70°C |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): | approx. 100,000 hours at 25°C |
| Certifications: | CE, EAC, RoHS |
| IP Rating: | IP20 |
| Mounting: | Desktop, Wall mountable |
| Supported SFP Modules: | 1.25G SFP Transceivers, 100BASE-LX, 100BASE-SX, 100BASE-BX SFP Modules |
| Hardware Offloading: | STP/RSTP (Hardware Offloading), IGMP Snooping (no VLAN support), DHCP Snooping (single VLAN only), VLAN Filtering (no Hardware Offloading), Bonding (no Hardware Offloading) |
| Standard LAN IP Address: | 192.168.88.1 (for Management) |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S Smart Switch |
| 1 x Power Supply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S a pure switch, or can it also route?
The MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S is a smart switch running RouterOS Level 5, supporting both Layer 2 switching and basic Layer 3 routing functions. However, its primary strength lies in switching, so you should primarily use it for that.
What type of SFP modules are compatible with the CRS106-1C-5S?
Your CRS106-1C-5S supports all 1.25G SFP transceivers that comply with the SFF Committee specifications. You can also use it with older 100BASE-LX, 100BASE-SX, and 100BASE-BX SFP modules.
How is the MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S powered?
You can power your device via the DC jack (11-30 V DC) or via passive PoE-In (11-30 V DC) on the Gigabit Ethernet / SFP Combo port. A suitable Power Supply is included in the scope of delivery.
Can the CRS106-1C-5S be used as a main router in a home network?
Although your CRS106-1C-5S has RouterOS with routing functions, the 400 MHz CPU is rather weak for demanding routing tasks, especially with high throughputs or complex firewall rules. For simple routing tasks in small networks, it might work, but for dual-WAN or high performance, you should use a dedicated router.
Which operating system runs on the MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S?
Your MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S runs the RouterOS operating system with a Level 5 license.
Is the switch fanless?
Yes, your MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S features a passive cooling system and is therefore fanless, allowing for silent operation.
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