MikroTik CRS504-4XQ-IN Cloud Router Switch: Upgrading Your Network to 100 Gigabit Speed

Price: $715.95
(as of May 21,2023 22:40:48 UTC – Details)

The MikroTik CRS504-4XQ-IN Cloud Router Switch is a compact and energy-efficient device that provides an affordable and easy solution for upgrading your network to 100 Gigabit speed. With this switch, you can expand your existing 10 or 25 Gigabit network and enjoy faster data transfer in everyday setups. This type of speed was once limited to data centers, ISPs, and large offices, but this switch brings it closer to home.

The switch features four 100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports that allow you to connect other 100 Gigabit devices or use a breakout cable to connect multiple 25 Gigabit devices. Each port is connected to four 25 Gigabit lines, which means you can connect up to 16 x 25 Gigabit devices. The best part? You can mix and match different types of connections on each port, such as 100 Gigabits on one port, 40 Gigabits on the other, 4×25 Gigabits on the third, and even some 10G or 1G cables on the fourth.

The switch also comes with an Ethernet port for management purposes and offers multiple powering options, including dual hot-swap power supplies. With its small size and low power consumption (25W without attachments), the CRS504-4XQ-IN switch is perfect for any system administrator who wants to upgrade their network to 100 Gigabit speed. Plus, its ability to be mounted on the wall makes it a convenient addition to any workspace.

In fact, the CRS504-4XQ-IN switch has already been used in a high-capacity data network for local scientists working on ground-breaking cancer treatments in the Genomics Data Network project. This showcases its ability to handle large amounts of genome data and transfer it at lightning-fast speeds. Furthermore, this switch has enabled Latvia to become the first Baltic country to establish a 100 Gigabit connection to the pan-European research network.