MikroTik CRS328-24P-4S+RM
High-performance Gigabit PoE+ rackmount switch
Alternatives
Choose Juniper EX4300 Ethernet Switch if…
- you need to manage multiple switches as one unit
- you require native Layer‑3 routing without extra gear
- you must encrypt traffic on every port with MACsec
- you prefer fanless, low‑power switches for dense racks
- you rely on Junos‑based automation via NETCONF or Ansible
Choose Zyxel Nebula NAP660 if…
- you need zero‑touch provisioning via a cloud console
- you have a limited number of devices and want a silent,
- you prefer a web UI and REST API over RouterOS CLI
- you want a compact switch that fits on a desk or wall mount
Choose Fortinet FortiSwitch 224D if…
- you need FortiGate‑managed LAN via FortiLink
- you have a tight rack‑space budget and need a 1U fan‑less
- you can work without built‑in PoE and use external injectors
- you prefer plug‑and‑play VLAN setup over CLI configuration
Choose Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE (US‑48‑500W) if…
- you need to power dozens of cameras or APs from a single
- you require 10 GbE fiber uplinks for high‑throughput
- your network already uses the UniFi Controller for
- you want a higher PoE power budget than MikroTik’s per‑port
How to Decide
MikroTik’s CRS328‑24P‑4S+RM is a high‑performance Gigabit PoE+ rackmount switch favored by network administrators and IT professionals for its 24 Gigabit ports, four SFP+ uplinks and RouterOS/SwOS feature set. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: FortiSwitch 224D is chosen for its seamless FortiGate integration via FortiLink; Juniper EX4300 stands out with a stackable Virtual Chassis and native Layer‑3 routing; Ubiquiti UniFi Switch 48 PoE is selected for its 500 W PoE budget and dual 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks.
When comparing switches to the CRS328‑24P‑4S+RM, focus on (1) PoE capability – whether the device includes PoE and how much total power it can deliver, (2) uplink bandwidth and fiber options – the number and speed of SFP+ or 10 GbE ports, (3) Layer‑3 routing support – native routing protocols versus pure Layer‑2 switching, and (4) management integration – dedicated controller ecosystems or stacking technologies that affect deployment complexity and ongoing administration.
All Alternatives
“Enterprise‑grade 24‑port Ethernet switch (stackable) offering similar layer‑2/3 switching capabilities.”
“24‑port Gigabit PoE+ switch using RouterOS; offers similar core functionality though without native cloud UI.”
“24‑port Gigabit Ethernet switch targeting the same SMB/branch market, a direct size‑match alternative.”
“48‑port Gigabit PoE+ switch with 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks, same core function as the CRS328.”
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