MikroTik CRS326-24S+2Q+RM User manual

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CRS326-24S+2Q+RM
CRS326-24S+2Q+RM
The CRS326 is a network switch with 24 10G SFP+ ports and two QSFP+ 40G ports. The device is ready to use as a switch.
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 rackmount. 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 to 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, and 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
Mount unit or place on the flat surface, please see paragraph for instructions.Mounting
Choose your powering solution, please see the section for possibilities.Powering
The Initial connection has to be done via the Ethernet cable, using the MikroTik Winbox utility.
Use Winbox to connect to the default IP address of 192.168.88.1 from any port, with the username admin and no password, the device is set up
as a switch.
Update the device by clicking the "Check for updates" button to v6.46 or the latest RouterOS software to ensure the best performance and
stability. The device needs to have an active internet connection.
To manually update the device, go to our download pagehttps://mikrotik.com/download
Choose your architecture (MIPSBE) and download the latest packages from any channel to your PC.
Open Winbox and upload packages in the Files menu.
Reboot the device.
Updating software will ensure the latest security fixes and regulations set by local law.
Set up your password to secure the device.
Mounting
The device is designed to use indoors and it can be mounted in a rackmount 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 rackmount ears
on both sides of the device if designated use is for rackmount enclosure:
Attach rack ears to both sides of the device and tighten four screws to secure them in place, as shown in the picture.
Place the device in a rackmount enclosure and align with the holes so that the device fits conveniently.

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.
Mounting and configuration of this device should be done by a qualified person. We recommend using Cat5/6 cables for our devices.
Powering
The device accepts powering from two inputs of 100 – 240 V AC .
The power consumption of this device under maximum load is up to 42 W. With attachments up to 69 W.
Booting process
The device supports booting RouterOS (for complete routing and switching configuration) or SwOS (for only using as a switch). By default, the device will
boot RouterOS, but you can reboot into the other operating system in the following ways:
From SwOS: In the System menu, click the "Boot RouterOS" button on the bottom of the page.
From RouterOS: in the System, RouterBOARD menu, click "Settings" and there select "Boot OS".
It is also possible to select the OS and configure other boot settings via the serial console menu.
Configuration
Serial console for configuration is an RS-232 serial port, set by default to 115200 bit/s, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Standard RJ45 to COM cable can
be used. To find detailed serial console configuration and pinout please visit serial console section in our wiki pages here: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki
/Manual:System/Serial_Console https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/Manual:System/Serial_Console%20
RouterOS and SwOS include many configuration options in addition to what is described in this document. We suggest starting here to get yourself
accustomed to the possibilities: . In case the IP connection is not available, the Winbox tool ( ) can be used to https://mt.lv/help https://mt.lv/winbox
connect to the MAC address of the device.
Extension slots and ports
Twenty four 10G SFP+ ports.
Two 40G QSFP+ ports.
1x RJ45 console port (set at 115200bits/s, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit no parity).
1x 10/100Mbit Ethernet port for management access.
USB Type-A port.
Three cooling fans with automatic speed control.
Two integrated power supply units with AC inputs for redundancy.
Please visit wiki pages for MikroTik SFP module compatibility and configuration table: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki
/MikroTik_SFP_module_compatibility_table

Reset button
The RouterBOOT reset button has the following functions. Press the button and apply the power, then:
Release the button when green LED starts flashing, to reset RouterOS configuration to defaults.
Release the button when the LED turns solid green to clear all configuration and defaults.
Release the button after LED is no longer lit (~20 seconds) to cause a device to look for Netinstall servers (required for reinstalling RouterOS over
the network).
Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup RouterBOOT loader if the button is pressed before power is applied to the device.
Useful for RouterBOOT debugging and recovery.
Accessories
Package includes the following accessories that come with the device:
Specifications
For more information about this product, specification and pictures please visit our web page: https://mikrotik.com/product/crs326_24s_2q_rm
Operating system support
The device supports dual boot SwOS software version 2.9 and RouterOS v6. The specific factory-installed version number is indicated in the RouterOS
menu /system resource. Other operating systems have not been tested.
Safety Notice
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 of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into 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 complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This ClassB digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-003 (B) / NMB-003 (B)
UKCA marking
Eurasian Conformity Mark
Информация о дате изготовления устройства указана в конце серийного номера на его наклейке через дробь. Первая цифра означает номер
года (последняя цифра года), две последующие означают номер недели.
Изготовитель: Mikrotikls SIA, Aizkraukles iela 23, Riga, LV-1006, Латвия, [email protected]. Сделано в Китае, Латвии или Литве. Cм. на
упаковке.
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Российскую Федерацию: https://mikrotik.com/buy/europe/russia
Продукты MikroTik, которые поставляются в Евразийский таможенный союз, оцениваются с учетом соответствующих требований и помечены
знаком EAC, как показано ниже:
Norma Oficial Mexicana
EFICIENCIA ENERGETICA CUMPLE CON LA NOM-029-ENER-2017.
La operacion de este equipo esta sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:
Es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y.
Este equipo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operacion no deseada.
Fabricante: Mikrotikls SIA, Brivibas gatve 214i, Riga, LV-1039, Latvia.

País De Origen: Letonia; Lituania; China (Republica Popular); Estados Unidos De America; Mexico.
Por favor contacte a su distribuidor local para preguntas regionales específicas. La lista de importadores se puede encontrar en nuestra página de inicio –
.https://mikrotik.com/buy/latinamerica/mexico
CE Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Mikrotikls SIA, Brivibas gatve 214i Riga, Latvia, LV1039.
The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at the following internet address: https://mikrotik.com/products 
Information contained here is subject to change. Please visit the product page on www.mikrotik.com for the most up to date version of this
document.