RouterBOARD 260 GSP

RouterBOARD 260 GSP Description:

MicroTik [MikroTik RB260GSP] created the RouterBOARD 260GSP, also referred to as RB260GSP, as a tiny network switch for tiny Office/Home Office (SOHO) settings.

Below is a summary of its salient attributes:

Ports:

• Five ports for gigabit Ethernet, one gigabit for each
• One SFP cage (suitable for fibre optic connectivity when combined with SFP modules)

Strength:

• DC jack and PoE-IN (Passive PoE) are the two power inputs.
• PoE ports 2–5 can be used to power additional devices (passive PoE only)
• comes with a 24V 2.5A power converter.

Performance:

• Utilising an Atheros Switch Chip as power
• runs SwOS, an operating system made by MikroTik especially for their switch products.
• provides fundamental switch features such as bandwidth limiting, port forwarding, and VLAN configuration.

Extras:

• Small size (113 x 139 x 28 mm)
• cooling without the use of fans
• broad temperature range of operation (-20 to 70°C)
• Supports several certifications (ROHS, CE, EAC)

In conclusion, the RouterBOARD 260GSP is a solid choice for growing your network because it has Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and can be used with an SFP module to connect fibre optic devices. Its PoE output ports can be used to power additional PoE-compatible devices.

When determining whether the RouterBOARD 260GSP is the appropriate choice for you, keep the following factors in mind:

1. Network requirements and size: This switch should be adequate if your network is modest and just consists of a few devices.
2. PoE is required if you must use a network cable to power devices such as VoIP phones or IP cameras. PoE capabilities can be advantageous in certain situations.
3. Fibre optic connectivity: For greater signal quality or longer connection lengths, you can connect to devices using fibre optic cables thanks to the SFP cage.
4. Management complexity: Although SwOS provides the fundamental switch functionalities, some other vendors’ managed switches may have more features than it does.