MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+IN Desktop Switch – Gigabit Switching for SOHO & SMB

MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+IN is a managed desktop switch with 24 Gigabit ports and two 10G SFP+ cages, designed for home networks and small offices that need professional-grade switching features without rack equipment. Compact, completely fanless, and silent, it brings server room switching capabilities into a form factor that fits discreetly in any space.

The 24 Gigabit ports cover full connectivity for a home or small office network, while the two SFP+ cages support both 1.25G and 10G modules — enabling fast uplinks to NAS, servers, or aggregation equipment. The dual-core 800 MHz CPU with 512 MB RAM enables functionality beyond basic switching: firewall, NAT, and basic VPN directly on the switch without a separate router for elementary operations. The RJ45 serial console port provides out-of-band management access.

CRS326-24G-2S+IN supports dual boot between RouterOS license level 5 and SwOS — full flexibility between an advanced managed switch with routing and VPN capabilities and a streamlined interface for quick configuration. Features include VLAN, port forwarding, MAC filtering, traffic mirroring, and bandwidth limitation. Functionally identical to the rackmount CRS326-24G-2S+RM — nothing has been removed — the only difference is the desktop form factor.

Recommended for home networks with advanced switching requirements, home labs with 10G uplinks, small offices with multi-device infrastructure, NAS storage networks requiring dense Gigabit connectivity, and any scenario where a silent 24-port managed switch with 10G SFP+ is needed without investment in rack hardware. RouterOS level 5 license and free lifetime software updates are included.