Mikrotik CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN 100GbE Switch Announced User Manual

June 1, 2024
Mikrotik

Mikrotik CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN 100GbE Switch Announced User Manual
Mikrotik CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN 100GbE Switch Announced

Safety Warnings

Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry, and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.

Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

The Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.

This unit is intended to be installed in the rack mount. Please read the mounting instructions carefully before beginning installation. Failure to use the correct hardware or to follow the correct procedures could result in a hazardous situation for people and damage to the system.

This product is intended to be installed indoors. Keep this product away from water, fire, humidity, or hot environments.

Use only the power supply and accessories approved by the manufacturer, which can be found in the original packaging of this product.

Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.

We cannot guarantee that no accidents or damage will occur due to the improper use of the device.

Please use this product with care and operate at your own risk!

In the case of device failure, please disconnect it from power. The fastest way to do so is by unplugging the power plug from the power outlet.

It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, cabling requirements, and Dynamic Frequency Selection  DFS) requirements. All Mikrotik devices must be professionally installed.

Quick start

  • Connect with your computer to the device;
  • Download the configuration tool https://mt.lv/winbox;
  • Open the Neighbors tab and connect to the device using the MAC address;
  • The user name: admin, by default there is no password (or, for some models, check user and wireless passwords on the sticker);
  • To update the device to the latest software version download the latest Router OS software from https://mikrotik.com/download;
  • Choose MIPS packages, and save them to your computer;
  • Return to the Win Box and upload downloaded packages;
  • Restart the device

Mounting

The device is designed to use indoors and it can be mounted in a rack mount enclosure using provided rack mounts, or it can be placed on the desktop. Please attach rubber pegs on the bottom of the router if the desired placement is on the flat surface or use a Phillips screwdriver to attach rack mount ears on  both sides of the device if the designated use is for rack mount enclosure:

  1. Attach rack ears to both sides of the device and tighten four screws to secure them in place, as shown in the picture.

  2. Place the device in a rack mount enclosure and align it with the holes so that the device fits conveniently.
    Mounting

  3. Tighten screws to secure it in place.
    The IP rating scale for this device is IPX0. The device has no protection from water contamination, please ensure the placement of the device in a dry and ventilated environment. We recommend shielded Cat5/6 cables for our devices. The mounting and configuration of this device should be done by a qualified person

Configuration

RouterOS includes many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here to get yourself accustomed to the possibilities: https://mt.lv/help. In case the IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool (https://mt.lv/winbox) can be used to connect to the MAC address of the device.
For recovery purposes, it is possible to boot the device from the network, see the Reset butto n section.

Powering

  • Number of DC inputs 3 (PoE-in, DC jack, 2-pin terminal)
  • PoE-in input Voltage 43-57 V Passive PoE or 802.3bt Class 6
  • DC jack input Voltage 36-57 V
  • 2-pin terminal input Voltage 36-57 V
  • Number of AC inputs 2
  • AC input range 100-240 V
  • Frequency 47-63 Hz
  • Max power consumption without attachments 27 W
  • Max power consumption 45 W

Expansion slots and ports

  • Product code CRS510-8XS-2XQ-IN
  • CPU QCA9531 650 MHz
  • CPU architecture MIPSBE
  • CPU core count 1
  • Size of RAM 128 MB
  • Storage 32 MB, Flash
  • Number of 100M Ethernet ports 1
  • Number of 25G SFP28 ports 8
  • Number of 100G QSFP28 ports 2
  • Switch chip model 98DX4310
  • Dimensions 320 x 185 x 44 mm
  • Operating system RouterOS v7, License level 5
  • Operating temperature -40°C to +70°C

Reset button

The Router BOOT reset button has the following functions. Press the button and apply the power, then:

  • Release the button when the green LED starts flashing, to reset the Router OS configuration to defaults.
  • Release the button when the LED turns solid green to clear all configurations and defaults.
  • Release the button after the LED is no longer lit (~20 seconds) to cause a device to look for Net install servers (required for reinstalling Router OS over the network).
    Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup Router BOOT loader if the button is pressed before power is applied to the device. Useful for Router BOOT debugging and recovery.

Operating system support

The device supports Router OS v7.7. The specific factory-installed version number is indicated in the Router OS menu /system resource. Other operating systems have not been tested.

Accessories

The package includes the following accessories that come with the device:
Accessories

Please visit the wiki pages for the MikroTik SFP module compatibility table: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/MikroTik_SFP_module_compatibility_table

Safety Notice

Electric shock Icon Electric shock hazard. This equipment is to be serviced by trained personnel only.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
  • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to ensure compliance.

Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

 UKCA marking

Technical Specifications

Product Power Input Options| Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP Code)| Operating Temperature
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2 AC inputs (100 – 240 V AC) DC Jack (36 – 57 V DC) PoE in Ethernet Port (42.5 – 57 V DC) 2 – PIN Terminal (36 – 57 V DC)| IP20| 0°..+70°C

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