{"product_id":"mikrotik-crs310-8g-2s-in-8-port-2-5g-cloud-router-switch-routeros-swos","title":"MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN 8-Port 2.5G Cloud Router Switch with 2x 10G SFP+ (RouterOS \u0026 SwOS)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN — 8-Port 2.5G Cloud Router Switch with 2x 10G SFP+ for ISP \u0026amp; HomeLab Networks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, fanless \u003cstrong\u003e8-Port 2.5 Gigabit Cloud Router Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering multi-gigabit switching performance in a desktop form factor. Running either \u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik RouterOS\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSwOS\u003c\/strong\u003e, this switch is equally at home as a Layer 3 ISP core switch, a WISP tower aggregator, or a high-performance home lab switch — all from the same hardware platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003e8x 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003e36 Gbps non-blocking switching fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e, the CRS310-8G+2S+IN eliminates the bottlenecks of standard Gigabit access switches, making it the right upgrade for ISP NOCs, multi-gig Wi-Fi 6 deployments, NAS and hypervisor backbones, and fibre ISP distribution layers across Uganda and East Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8x 2.5Gbps RJ45 ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2.5x more bandwidth per port than standard Gigabit switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10G fibre or DAC uplinks for backbone and core connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual OS: RouterOS v7 + SwOS\u003c\/strong\u003e — switch between full L3 routing mode and lightweight L2 switch mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e36 Gbps switching capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — non-blocking, line-rate performance across all 10 ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFanless passive cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e — completely silent operation for office, NOC, and rack deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB port\u003c\/strong\u003e — for RouterOS backup, external storage, or 3G\/4G modem failover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop \u0026amp; rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits on a desk or in a 1U rack shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVLAN, QoS, RSTP, OSPF, BGP, MPLS\u003c\/strong\u003e — full ISP-grade routing and switching under RouterOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered via 16–57V DC or passive PoE-in (Port 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible power for field and tower deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik Cloud management\u003c\/strong\u003e — remote access via The Dude, Winbox, WebFig, or SSH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRS310-8G+2S+IN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8x 2.5Gbps RJ45 (10\/100\/1000\/2500 Mbps)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUplink Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x SFP+ (10G)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 MHz (Marvell Prestera 98DX3236)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 MB DDR3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 MB NAND Flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOS:\u003c\/strong\u003e RouterOS v7 (License Level 5) \/ SwOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x USB 2.0 Type-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–57V DC jack or 802.3bt PoE-in (Port 1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Power Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desktop \/ Rackmountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 x 125 x 30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e -20°C to +60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MT-CRS310-8G2SIN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRouterOS vs SwOS — Which Mode Should You Use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CRS310-8G+2S+IN ships with both operating systems and you can switch between them at any time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRouterOS v7\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose this for full ISP-grade deployments requiring BGP, OSPF, MPLS, PPPoE server, RADIUS, firewall, QoS, and VPN. Ideal for ISP core switches and NOC infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwOS\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose this for simple Layer 2 managed switching with VLAN, RSTP, and bandwidth limiting via browser GUI. Ideal for access layer aggregation where routing is handled upstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Use Cases for Uganda \u0026amp; East Africa ISPs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISP NOC core switching\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect edge routers, billing servers, NMS platforms, and monitoring tools at 2.5G with 10G uplinks to your fibre backbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWISP tower aggregation\u003c\/strong\u003e — aggregate multiple sector radio backhaul links at 2.5G with 10G uplink to your fibre POP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 6 multi-gig access layer\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect Wi-Fi 6 APs that support 2.5G uplinks to eliminate the bottleneck at the switch port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAS \u0026amp; hypervisor backbones\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect Proxmox, VMware, TrueNAS, and Synology servers at 2.5G for faster VM migration and NAS throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISP billing server infrastructure\u003c\/strong\u003e — dedicated 2.5G switching for RADIUS, billing, NMS, and monitoring VLANs in your NOC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome lab \u0026amp; enterprise lab networks\u003c\/strong\u003e — multi-gig switching for network engineers testing ISP configurations before production rollout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eISP Billing \u0026amp; Subscriber Management Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn RouterOS mode, the CRS310-8G+2S+IN supports PPPoE server, RADIUS authentication, and per-subscriber bandwidth queuing, making it a combined core switch and subscriber gateway for small-to-medium ISPs. Integrate it with our purpose-built \u003cstrong\u003eISP billing and subscriber management platform\u003c\/strong\u003e for automated PPPoE session control, invoicing, and real-time bandwidth reporting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore Our ISP Billing \u0026amp; Subscriber Management System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Ugandan and East African ISPs — with native MikroTik RADIUS integration, PPPoE automation, captive portal, bandwidth throttling, and monthly invoicing built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your MikroTik Network Stack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CRS310-8G+2S+IN slots naturally into a structured MikroTik network architecture. Pair it with these products from \u003cstrong\u003eNetEdge Supplies Uganda\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-css318-16g-2s-in-16-port-gigabit-managed-switch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik CSS318-16G-2S+IN 16-Port Gigabit Managed Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — 16-port access layer switch with 10G SFP+ uplinks feeding into this switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-hex-s-rb760igs-gigabit-router-sfp-poe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik hEX S RB760iGS Gigabit Router with SFP \u0026amp; PoE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — edge router for PPPoE, RADIUS, and firewall at the ISP subscriber gateway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-isp-starter-kit-4-device-bundle-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik ISP Starter Kit — 4-Device Bundle (Uganda)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — complete WISP starter bundle for new ISP deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/engenius-neutron-ews7952fp-48-port-gigabit-poe-managed-switch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnGenius Neutron EWS7952FP 48-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — high-density PoE access switch for connecting APs and cameras below this distribution switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cisco-sg350-10mp-10-port-gigabit-poe-managed-switch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco SG350-10MP 10-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — compact PoE managed switch for edge deployments connecting to this switch upstream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vention-cat6-patch-cable-1000mbps-rj45-lan-network-cable-multi-colour\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVention Cat6 Patch Cable — RJ45 LAN Network Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — quality patch cables for every 2.5G RJ45 port on this switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/link-cat6-utp-bulk-cable-1000ft-pull-box-cca-bare-copper-multi-colour-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLINK Cat6 UTP Bulk Cable 1000ft Pull Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — structured cabling for permanent runs to APs, cameras, and servers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN Cloud Router Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x DC Power Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Mounting Kit (rubber feet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Quick Setup Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty \u0026amp; Local Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis switch comes with a \u003cstrong\u003e12-month MikroTik manufacturer warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e. NetEdge Supplies provides local pre-sales advice, RouterOS and SwOS configuration support, VLAN design guidance, and after-sales troubleshooting across Uganda. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact our ISP solutions team for a network design consultation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What makes the CRS310-8G+2S+IN different from a standard Gigabit switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAll 8 access ports run at 2.5Gbps — 2.5x faster than 1G — plus two 10G SFP+ uplinks, and it runs full RouterOS with BGP, OSPF, PPPoE, RADIUS, QoS, and VLAN. No standard Gigabit switch can match that feature set.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I use RouterOS or SwOS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRouterOS for full ISP routing (BGP, OSPF, PPPoE, RADIUS, firewall). SwOS for simple Layer 2 VLAN and bandwidth management via browser. You can switch between modes anytime without new hardware.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it run a PPPoE server for ISP subscriber management?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — in RouterOS mode. Pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eISP billing platform\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-hex-s-rb760igs-gigabit-router-sfp-poe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMikroTik hEX S router\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete subscriber management stack.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it support 10G SFP+ fibre uplinks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — both SFP+ ports support SMF, MMF, and DAC at 10G. MikroTik-branded SFP+ modules recommended for full compatibility.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it available in Uganda?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. NetEdge Supplies stocks it at \u003cstrong\u003eUGX 726,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. Delivery to Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbarara, and Gulu. Bulk ISP pricing on request.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can it be powered via PoE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Port 1 accepts passive PoE (16–57V) input, ideal for tower and field cabinet deployments without a separate DC power run.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"MikroTik","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67764114882882,"sku":"MT-CRS310-8G2SIN","price":726000.0,"currency_code":"UGX","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/1778\/1314\/files\/MikrotikCRS310-8G_2S_INReview_2_5GigabitSwitchForHomeLab.jpg?v=1792086533","url":"https:\/\/etedgesupplies.myshopify.com\/products\/mikrotik-crs310-8g-2s-in-8-port-2-5g-cloud-router-switch-routeros-swos","provider":"NetEdge Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}