MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S Smart Switch
The MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S is a compact and affordable smart fiber switch designed for small business, ISP, FTTH, and enterprise fiber networking environments. Featuring 5× SFP ports and 1× Gigabit Ethernet/SFP combo port, this device offers flexible fiber connectivity in a desktop-sized design.
Powered by a 400MHz CPU with 128MB RAM, the CRS106-1C-5S runs RouterOS Level 5, providing advanced switching, routing, VLAN, and network management capabilities while maintaining low power consumption and silent passive cooling.
Key Features
- 5× 1.25G SFP ports
- 1× Gigabit Ethernet/SFP combo port
- RouterOS Level 5
- Compact desktop design
- Passive cooling system
- Low power consumption
- Fiber aggregation support
- VLAN & Layer 2 management
- Passive PoE input support
- RJ45 serial console port
- Affordable fiber switch solution
Flexible Fiber Connectivity
The CRS106-1C-5S includes:
| Port Type | Quantity |
|---|
| SFP Ports | 5 |
| Combo Ethernet/SFP Port | 1 |
| RJ45 Console Port | 1 |
Ideal for:
- fiber uplinks
- FTTH deployments
- ISP access networks
- office fiber networking
- media converters
- fiber aggregation
Compact Yet Powerful
Despite its small desktop form factor, the CRS106-1C-5S delivers:
- stable fiber switching
- RouterOS flexibility
- VLAN configuration
- traffic management
- advanced network control
Perfect for both professional and entry-level fiber networking setups.
RouterOS Advanced Features
Running RouterOS Level 5, the switch supports:
- VLANs
- bridge management
- firewall filtering
- routing functions
- bandwidth control
- scripting
- monitoring tools
- SNMP support
Giving administrators full network management flexibility.
Silent & Energy Efficient
The CRS106-1C-5S features:
- passive cooling
- low heat generation
- silent operation
- only 11W max power usage
Making it suitable for offices, homes, labs, and quiet networking environments.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Model | CRS106-1C-5S |
| CPU | QCA8511 |
| CPU Frequency | 400MHz |
| CPU Cores | 1 |
| RAM | 128MB |
| Storage | 16MB FLASH |
| Operating System | RouterOS L5 |
| SFP Ports | 5× 1.25G |
| Combo Port | 1× Gigabit Ethernet/SFP |
| Power Input | 11-30V |
| PoE Input | Passive PoE |
| Cooling | Passive |
| Max Power Consumption | 11W |
| Dimensions | 114 × 137 × 29 mm |
Ideal Applications
The MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S is ideal for:
- ISP fiber distribution
- FTTH networking
- office fiber switching
- small business networking
- fiber aggregation
- surveillance networks
- enterprise edge deployments
- lab environments
- GPON/EPON integration
Why Choose MikroTik CRS106-1C-5S?
This smart switch offers:
- affordable fiber networking
- compact desktop deployment
- advanced RouterOS features
- reliable SFP connectivity
- silent operation
- flexible combo port support
- low power consumption
Making it an excellent choice for fiber-based networking projects.
