If an upgraded RB5009 with two SFP+ ports instead of one existed:
I’d definitely buy several (10 or more).
I’d definitely buy one or a few (but less than 10).
I’d probably pass on it.
I don’t have a use case for it.
I don’t think there’s a real need for such a product.
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Hi all,
I submitted a product suggestion through the support portal, but I’m curious - am I the only one who feels this need?
10 Gbps fiber links are becoming increasingly common.
In many cases (small and medium business, home lab, etc.), the ideal router for such a link would be an upgraded RB5009 with two SFP+ ports instead of just one.
So here is a poll.
I wonder how much room there is between the RB5009 and the CCR2004-16G-2S+(PC). If any; looking at the specs, the only advantage the 2004 has is the number of ports. An ‘RB5009++’ with 2 SFP+ ports would probably eat into CCR2004-16G-2S+ sales something fierce. And to actually route 10G neither is sufficient; you need a CCR2116 for that (or in the older lineup, a CCR1036-8G-2S+, which is what I bought).
I think SFP was mostly seen as a media converter rather than a backbone.
Tons of 1G switches has been built for collecting 12-24-48 gigabit ports into same 1gigabit SFP port (or max a trunk of 4) that’s a bottleneck
I would like to see exclusively 10G SFP+ (multiple) ports in next products.
A very good old product is i.e. CRS328-24G(P)-4S+
About routers, same thoughts, SFP+ is a must nowadays, and SFP+ transceivers are quite cheap.
Few 2.5Gbps copper ports should be a must too.
I hope there is comming an switch in the RB5xxx layout. I would be great to see something like 4x 10GB SFP+ and 4x 10GB RJ45. At the moment I’m using for this use case an Xikestor SKS7300-4X4T. This is using an Realtek chipset which is active cooled. I would perfer to replace it with an Mikrotik device.
I have an all-round good experience with Mikrotik WiFi and Networking gear in my home enviroment since taking it up from new in 2022,
and I didn’t have to endure the horrid mix ‘n’ match some people have had to deal with while intergrating the AC to AX platforms and WiFi issues.
if I am being honest it should not have been that painful, but as I undrstand it Mikrotik are just doing the best they can being a small company.
The community is open and honest and you will get feedback even if you didn’t want it, which is a good thing I think.
I don’t need any more speed at this point, but I am thinking about building my next level router and WiFi kit based around the RB5009 and WiFi 7.
So It’s nice to be able to say what my needs are, as I understand from reading around my thoughts on what I want are more complex than I first thought and maybe better just to have 2 SFP+ ports after all.
Adding another Manufacturer makes no sense because of the following. And I have no use or desire for a controller.
Limited Features:
While standalone mode is possible, it limits the availability of some advanced features like guest portal, policy-based routing,and network
infrastructure management.
Controller Benefits:
Using a controller, whether on a PC, CloudKey, or other device, provides access to all the features and functionalities of the network. including detailed traffic analytics, integrated internet gateway, and seamless VPN access.
Agree, standalone operation is a must without controllers. Simple web interface and that’s it. You can have centralised controller but full functionality must be achievable without it.
My house/office is 100% UniFi WiFi and MikroTik routed. Use the right tool for the job. I also have a U7 Pro and got similar results on speeds to my phone (closer to 1.2Gbps, but still awesome and the only device in the house than can do that, so kind of a waste).
I have a mix of MikroTik and UniFi routers in my customers’ homes. UniFi makes managing their networks nearly effortless, and while I miss some of the tools RouterOS gives me when digging deeper, the logging and stats provided by the UniFi controllers is also valuable. And I can do all of that from my phone, whereas with MikroTik, I have to set up the routers from a laptop. Normally not an issue, but it’s much easier to send a tech in with their own phone and UniFi than to have to teach them Netinstall etc.
As for RB5009 v2, I’m in the 2xSFP+ and 8x2.5G camp, although that becomes a CRS310-8G+2S+ with a beefier CPU and sleeker form factor. Outfit either one of those with passive POE ports that can handle 1A @ 48V and you’ve got a WISP’s dream.
I agree, I use a lot of Nanostations 5AC Loco for PtP and PtMP links for security cameras. So easier to setup. I would like to use Mikrotik but a lot of times i send other technicians to install them and they can simply monitor signal on their phone when they need to align the antennas.
Also I wouldn’t mind having router in CRS310 format.
Even 1 extra SFP port would be nice for me - as I use the SFP+ for Router-on-a-stick (to my switch), and have my ISP fibre coming in on a media converter.
CRS310-8G+2S+IN board has some missing components that could indicate planned PoE support (possibly even selectable 24/48V as there is a lot of components in what looks like some missing power sircuits). But not in RB5009 form factor, and with a cooling fan (and loose heatsink that needs to be put in the correct place) - having both 8*2.5G ports and faster CPU would probably run too hot for passive cooling. That said, it would be nice to see a CRS310-8P+2S+IN as many new WiFi6/7 APs already come with 2.5Gb PoE. Best if it there was also an outdoor version, and with reverse-PoE-in support too (nice upgrade for the netpower lite 7R with its poorly maintained SwOS Lite) - dreaming…
My priority would be 2.5G ports before an extra SFP. As raised before, heat can be an issue even with the one SFP+ today. There is always a niche for golden silence.
