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MikroTik · 2.5 GbE + 10 GbE · 2023

MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

Highly recommended

Eight 2.5 GbE ports, two 10 GbE SFP+ and full RouterOS management in a 200 mm metal box.

Ports
2 × SFP+ + 8 × 2.5 GbE
Management
Managed
PoE
No

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · VLANs · Homelab core · 10-inch rack

from $219 (list price)

Researched from manufacturer data and public reviews; not tested by us.· Last reviewed Oct 29, 2026

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What it is good for

Derived from the specs

Our rules applied to its specs. The reasons come from the data in the specification table. How the verdicts are decided

  • 2.5 GbE networkGreat fit
    • 8 RJ45 ports at 2.5 GbE or faster
    • 2 × 10 GbE to link a NAS or another switch without a bottleneck
  • 10 GbEGood
    • 2 × SFP+ (DAC cables or modules, sold apart)
  • VLANsGreat fit
    • 802.1Q tagged VLANs
    • LACP link aggregation
  • PoENot suitable
    • No PoE ports
  • Homelab coreGreat fit
    • 10 ports, VLANs
    • LACP to bond links to a NAS or server
    • 2 × 10 GbE
  • 10-inch rackGreat fit
    • The maker sells a 10-inch rack kit for it
    • 44 mm high: 1U
  • SilentLimited
    • Has a fan: audible in a quiet room

Where to buy

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Overview

Editorial opinion

Best for: The core switch of a homelab: VLANs, LACP to the NAS and 10 GbE to the server.

Editorial opinionWould we buy it today?

Yes: the best small homelab switch if you are willing to learn RouterOS or SwOS.

Pros and cons

Editorial opinion

Pros

  • 8 × 2.5 GbE + 2 × SFP+
  • Everything: VLANs, LACP, ACLs, Layer 3
  • Fits a 10-inch rack with MikroTik's kit

Cons

  • Has a fan
  • RouterOS has a learning curve
  • SFP+ modules sold apart

Good to know

21 W without SFP modules and 34 W with them, per MikroTik. The 10-inch rack kit (RMK-2/10) fits MikroTik's 200 mm switches.

Specifications

Factual data
General
Manufacturer
MikroTik
Management
Managed with Layer 3 routing
Form factor
10-inch rack width
Switch chip
Marvell 98DX226S
Released
2023
Availability
On sale
Ports
10 GbE SFP+
2
2.5 GbE RJ45
8
Power over Ethernet
PoE output ports
None
Can be powered by PoE
No
Management
How it is managed
RouterOS v7 or SwOS (dual boot); hardware Layer 3 routing
802.1Q VLANs
Yes
Link aggregation
Static and LACP (802.3ad)
IGMP snooping
Yes
Configurable QoS
Yes
Port mirroring
Yes
Loop prevention
Yes
Needs a controller app
No
Power, cooling and size
Power input
18–57 V DC jack
Power supply
External adapter
Max power (without PoE output)
21 W
Cooling
Fan
Case
Metal
10-inch rack
Optional 10-inch rack kit
Size (W × D × H)
200 × 206.1 × 44 mm

Source: Manufacturer specifications

Measured

Factual data

Measured values with their source. We never invent figures.

No measured values yet.

Alternatives

10 GbE

MikroTik CRS304-4XG-IN

Ports
4 × 10 GbE + 1 × 1 GbE
PoE
No
Max power
21 W

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · 10 GbE · VLANs

Four 10 GbE RJ45 ports, fanless, with RouterOS, for $199.

from $199 (list price)Highly recommended

10 GbE

MikroTik CRS305-1G-4S+IN

Ports
4 × SFP+ + 1 × 1 GbE
PoE
No
Max power
18 W

Great fit for: 10 GbE · VLANs

Four 10 GbE SFP+ cages in a fanless box the size of a paperback.

from $149 (list price)Highly recommended

10 GbE

Ubiquiti UniFi Flex XG (USW-Flex-XG)

Ports
4 × 10 GbE + 1 × 1 GbE
PoE
No
Max power
25 W

Great fit for: 2.5 GbE network · 10 GbE · VLANs

Four 10 GbE RJ45 ports managed from UniFi, powered by PoE+ or USB-C.

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