CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM



The CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM is a network switch with twenty 2.5G Ethernet ports, four 2.5/10G SFP+ ports and one 100M and two 40G QSFP+ ports. The device is ready to use as a switch.

Safety Warnings

Before you work on any MikroTik equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry, and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. The installer should be familiar with network structures, terms, and concepts.
Use only the power supply and accessories approved by the manufacturer, which can be found in the original packaging of this product.
This equipment is to be installed by trained and qualified personnel, as per these installation instructions. The installer is responsible for making sure, that the Installation of the equipment is compliant with local and national electrical codes. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device.
This unit is intended to be installed in the rackmount. Please read the mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation to people and damage to the system.
This product is intended to be installed indoors. Keep this product away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.
We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to the improper use of the device. Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk!
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
In the case of device failure, please disconnect it from power. The fastest way to do so is by unplugging the power adapter from the power outlet.
To avoid contamination of the environment, separate the device from household waste and dispose of it in a safe manner, for example, in designated areas. Become familiar with procedures for properly transporting the equipment to designated collection points in your area. 

Electric shock hazard. This equipment is to be serviced by trained personnel only

Quick start

  • Mount unit or place on the flat surface, please see Mounting paragraph for instructions.
  • Choose your powering solution, please see the Powering section for possibilities.
  • Connect with your PC to any Ethernet port;
  • Connect the device to a power source;
  • Set your IP for PC to 192.168.88.2/24;
  • Open your web browser, the default IP management address is 192.168.88.1, with username: admin and no password (or, for some models, check user and wireless passwords on the sticker);
  • In case IP is not available then use WinBox and connect with MAC address;
  • Update the device by clicking the "Check for updates" button to the latest RouterOS software for this to work the device needs to have an active Internet connection;
  • For a manual update of the device, visit the products page at https://mikrotik.com/products to find your product. The required packages are accessible under the "Support&Downloads" menu;
  • Open WinBox and upload packages in the (Files) menu;
  • Reboot the device;
  • Set up your password to secure the device.

Mounting

The device is designed to use indoors and it can be mounted in a rackmount enclosure using provided rack mounts, or it can be placed on the desktop. Please attach rubber pegs on the bottom of the router if the desired placement is on the flat surface or use a Phillips screwdriver to attach rackmount ears on both sides of the device if designated use is for rackmount enclosure:

  1. Attach rack ears to both sides of the device and tighten four screws to secure them in place, as shown in the picture.
  2. Place the device in a rackmount enclosure and align with the holes so that the device fits conveniently.
  3. Tighten screws to secure it in place.

The IP rating scale for this device is IP20. The device has no protection from water contamination, please ensure the placement of the device in a dry and ventilated environment.
Mounting and configuration of this device should be done by a qualified person.

Powering

The device accepts powering from two inputs of 100 – 240 V AC ⏦.
The power consumption without attachments is 51 W. With attachments up to 70 W.

Operating system support

The device supports dual boot SwOS software version 2.16 or above and RouterOS version 7.13 or above which is indicated in the RouterOS menu /system resource. Other operating systems have not been tested.

Booting process

The device supports booting RouterOS (for complete routing and switching configuration) or SwOS (for only using as a switch). By default, the device will boot RouterOS, but you can reboot into the other operating system in the following ways:

  • From SwOS: In the System menu, click the "Boot RouterOS" button on the bottom of the page.
  • From RouterOS: in the System, RouterBOARD menu, click "Settings" and there select "Boot OS".

It is also possible to select the OS and configure other boot settings via the serial console menu.

Configuration

Serial console for configuration is an RS-232 serial port, set by default to 115200 bit/s, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Standard RJ45 to COM cable can be used. To find detailed serial console configuration and pinout please visit serial console section in our wiki pages here: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ROS/Serial+Console
RouterOS and SwOS include many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: https://mt.lv/help. In case the IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (https://mt.lv/winbox) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device.

Extension slots and ports

  • Twenty 2.5G Ethernet ports.
  • Four 2.5/10G SFP+ ports.
  • Two 40G QSFP+ ports.
  • 1x RJ45 console port (set at 115200bits/s, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit no parity).
  • 1x 10/100Mbit Ethernet port for management access.
  • Three cooling fans with automatic speed control.
  • Two integrated power supply units with AC ⏦ inputs for redundancy.

Please visit wiki pages for MikroTik SFP module compatibility and configuration table: https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ROS/MikroTik+wired+interface+compatibility

Reset button

The RouterBOOT reset button has the following functions. Press the button and apply the power, then:

  • Release the button when green LED starts flashing, to reset RouterOS configuration to defaults.
  • Release the button when the LED turns solid green to clear all configuration and defaults.
  • Hold the Reset button and power on your device (wait until the "USR" led is blinking then stable "On", and when the "USR" led is "Off" - release the Reset button) - the device is booting in bootp mode to reinstall RouterOS using Netinstall.
    The MGMT/BOOT Ethernet port is used for the Netinstall process. See RouterOS documentation about using the Netinstall recovery utility.

Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup RouterBOOT loader if the button is pressed before power is applied to the device. Useful for RouterBOOT debugging and recovery.

Accessories

Package includes the following accessories that come with the device:

Specifications

For more information about this product, specification and pictures please visit our web page: CRS326-4C+20G+2Q+RM


Information contained here is subject to change. Please visit the product page on www.mikrotik.com for the most up to date version of this document.