Heloo, I consider to buy new router for my "small office". I dont need WiFi, just RouterOS. In consideration is RB2011UiAS-RM VS custom x86.
X86 is ex Phion/Barracuda switch with expired licence. Device is EOL/EOS.
I installed RouterOS.
Deviec is 1U rackmount, with Intel E8400 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, and 10 X 10/100/1000 ports. "Server" can run wide ranges of OS but only without GUI. When it cames to GUI every single OS crashes, also have seriall port and anothe PCI expansion card.
RouterOS is installed by plugging HDD in another PC and run installation from CD, then put HDD in server.
I also need about 5-10 VPN L2TP/IPsec/ and EoIP tunnels.
If decide to use x86 variant I will buy L4 licencce.