MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM

Description

24× SFP+ Aggregation Switch with 2× 40G QSFP+ for IP Camera & NVR Backhaul

The MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM is purpose-built for environments where many access switches must be aggregated into a single, high-bandwidth core. It excels as a central bridge for IP camera networks, especially where multiple switches are deployed close to cameras and all traffic must be funneled reliably to recording servers.

Perfect for 12 SFP Camera Access Switches

In real-world CCTV deployments, installers often deploy 12 SFP-based access switches, each carrying 15–25 IP cameras. The CRS326 aggregates all these switches via 10G SFP+ links, ensuring:

• No bottlenecks during peak recording hours

• Stable multicast and unicast camera traffic

• Clean Layer-2 or Layer-3 aggregation

This makes it an ideal core switch for estates, campuses, malls, factories, and city surveillance projects.

High-Speed Backhaul to 64-Channel NVRs

With 2× 40G QSFP+ ports, the CRS326 provides enough throughput to uplink directly to:

• 3× 64-channel NVRs

• Central recording servers

• Video management system (VMS) clusters

This design ensures smooth video writes, fast playback, and zero dropped frames, even with hundreds of cameras streaming simultaneously.

Flexible OS: RouterOS or SwOS

The CRS326 supports dual boot:

• SwOS for simple, fast Layer-2 switching

• RouterOS for advanced VLANs, routing, ACLs, and traffic control

This flexibility allows installers to scale from simple aggregation to complex routed surveillance networks.

Key Features & Benefits

• 24× 10G SFP+ ports for access switch aggregation

• 2× 40G QSFP+ ports for NVR or data center uplinks

• Ideal core / aggregation switch for CCTV systems

• Rack-mountable (1U) – data center & control room ready

• MikroTik reliability at a fraction of enterprise switch cost

Ideal Use Cases

• IP camera aggregation for large CCTV deployments

• Core switch for high-rise buildings, estates, hospitals, campuses & factories

• NVR backhaul for high-channel video recorders

• ISP or enterprise 10G / 40G aggregation layer

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