The MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM is a high-performance Layer 3 switch designed to consolidate switching, PoE power delivery, and advanced routing capabilities into a single 1U rackmount device. It features sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports, eight of which support PoE output, alongside dual 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed fibre connectivity. This combination makes it suitable for small to medium office networks that require both power and bandwidth without deploying multiple devices.

Powered by a quad-core 2.2 GHz ARM processor with 1 GB of RAM, the CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM runs RouterOS v7 and supports Layer 3 hardware offloading for improved routing efficiency. The processing capability allows it to perform beyond traditional switching tasks, enabling routing, firewalling, and advanced network segmentation within hybrid Layer 2 and Layer 3 environments. A dedicated Gigabit management port provides direct CPU access, while USB 3 connectivity allows for local storage or configuration tasks.

Designed for professional deployments, the CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM is housed in a durable rackmount enclosure and includes dual-redundant power inputs for increased resilience. With support for PoE output across eight ports and high-speed fibre uplinks, it is well suited for powering access points, cameras, and other network devices while maintaining clean cabling and simplified infrastructure. This makes it a practical solution for organisations seeking to reduce hardware complexity while maintaining performance and flexibility.