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MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM vs NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM scores 7.4/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch at 6.7/10.

The MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM leads on management and port count and uplinks.

The NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch leads on poE.

They score the same on port speeds, noise and efficiency and firmware and support.

The biggest difference is port count and uplinks, where the MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM scores 8/10 to the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch's 4/10.

MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM

MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM

7.4/10verdict: buy

This is for sysadmins and homelabbers who want a managed 24-port gigabit switch with two 10Gb SFP+ uplinks for a rack. It suits anyone who wants VLANs and a silent, passively cooled switch. It is a poor fit for buyers who need PoE or who plan to use it as a busy router.

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NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

6.7/10verdict: buy

The MS108EUP is for people who want a silent switch that powers demanding PoE devices and carries 2.5GbE on every port. It suits home offices, small sites and homelabs with PoE++ cameras, access points or similar devices and a need for basic VLANs. It is less suited to anyone who needs a fibre or 10G uplink, or a fully managed feature set.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RMNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Port speeds30%7/107/10
Management20%8/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%8/104/10
Noise and efficiency15%9/109/10
PoE10%5/108/10
Firmware and support10%6/106/10
Overall7.4/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecMikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RMNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Ports24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 2 x SFP+ ports, serial console RJ458 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G
Port speedsCopper ports 1 GbE; SFP cages support 1.25 Gb SFP and 10 Gb SFP+ modules100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port
ManagementDual-boot SwOS/RouterOS; configurable VLANs, port mirroring, MAC filter, bandwidth limitationEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snooping
PoE budgetnot listed230 W total PoE budget; ports 1-4 up to 60 W (802.3bt), ports 5-8 up to 30 W (802.3at)
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)2 x SFP+None listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)
Switching capacityNon-blocking Layer 2 capacity 86,855.7 Mbps at 1518-byte packets; 88,000 Mbps at Layer 140 Gbps
CoolingPassiveFanless, 0 fans

Strengths and weaknesses

MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM

  • + Passive cooling, praised by owners as quiet and fanless
  • + Two SFP+ cages for 1.25Gb and 10Gb modules
  • + Dual-boot SwOS/RouterOS with VLANs and port mirroring
  • − Routing is slow, according to owners
  • − No PoE listed in the specifications
  • − Warranty is only 1 year

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need PoE ports to power access points or cameras
  • Anyone wanting 2.5GbE or 10GbE copper ports on every port
  • People planning to use the switch as their main router
Read the full MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM review ›

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

  • + 2.5GbE on all eight ports
  • + 230 W PoE budget with four 60 W ports
  • + Fanless, with a limited lifetime warranty
  • − No SFP or SFP+ uplink listed
  • − Easy Smart management only
  • − Owners report slow or failing firmware updates

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need an SFP or SFP+ uplink for fibre or 10G links
  • Admins who need controller-managed or layer 3 switching
  • Anyone planning to run all eight ports at full PoE power
Read the full NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch review ›

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