As you can see, with three powering options, that is, a pair of powering jacks on the back and PoE-in on this switch's Ethernet port, you can simply forget about any downtime for this device. Moreover, besides its beautiful metallic enclosure, the CRS305-1G-4S+IN is a fanless, silent hardware that works day in and day out without a fuss.
In addition, its dual-boot feature means you can easily switch between MikroTik's two leading operating systems, the SwitchOS (SwOS) with a more simplified interface that can fulfill all switching operations or the RouterOS that will allow you to use routing and other Layer 3 features in your CRS.
This tiny switch, given its silent performance, maximized uptime, and, of course, its 10G connectivity that is brought about for a very affordable price is perfect for home setups, such as home lab networks or gaming huddles, as well as small to medium businesses who are looking for a reliable switch without bearing any tangible financial burden.
