MikroTik CSS610-8P-2S+IN 8-Port PoE 10G SFP+ Switch

The MikroTik CSS610-8P-2S+IN is the PoE-out switch in MikroTik's CSS610 series — 8 Gigabit PoE-out ports, 2× SFP+ 10G uplinks, 140W total PoE budget, and SwitchOS Lite management, all in a compact passive-cooled enclosure at USD 229.00. It is the correct switch when PoE-out for IP phones, cameras, and wireless APs is the primary requirement and RouterOS complexity is not needed.

**Marvell 88E6193X — the managed switch ASIC**

The 88E6193X is a Marvell Prestera dedicated switch ASIC running SwitchOS Lite directly on its embedded controller — no separate CPU, no RouterOS, no dual-boot. SwitchOS Lite provides the managed switch feature set via a web browser UI: VLAN configuration, port-to-port forwarding control, broadcast storm control, MAC filtering, traffic mirroring, bandwidth limiting, and MAC/IP header field adjustment. For an SMB, hotel, or call centre deployment where a network administrator needs a straightforward managed switch UI without RouterOS CLI complexity, SwitchOS Lite's browser-based configuration is the correct operating model. MikroTik explicitly highlights this: "you can even configure this switch from your web browser."

**140W PoE budget — 8 ports, dual-mode PoE-out**

All 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports (Ether1–Ether8) support both 802.3af/at standards-based PoE-out and passive PoE-out simultaneously from a single PSU. The 140W total PoE budget distributes across all 8 ports — 17.5W average per port at full budget utilisation, with 802.3at (PoE+) delivering up to 30W per port where the budget allows. Per-port current limits: 1,000 mA on low-voltage passive PoE, 625 mA on high-voltage 802.3af/at. Practical deployment scenarios within the 140W budget:

- **8× 802.3af IP phones (15.4W each):** 123W total — within budget with headroom.

- **8× 802.3at wireless APs (25W each):** 200W total — exceeds budget; 5–6 APs at full 802.3at draw is the practical limit.

- **Mixed: 4× cameras (15.4W) + 4× APs (25W):** 162W total — over budget; reduce AP count or use 802.3af-only APs.

PoE budget planning is essential — the CSS610-8P-2S+IN's 140W budget is generous for an 8-port switch at this price, but mixed high-draw device deployments require per-port power allocation review before deployment.

**2× SFP+ uplinks — 10G fiber or DAC to aggregation**

The two SFP+ ports provide 10G uplinks to an aggregation switch, router, or server — connecting the CSS610-8P-2S+IN to a CRS310, CRS510, CRS518, or third-party 10G switch via SFP+ fiber transceivers or DAC cables. For a hotel floor or office floor deployment where each CSS610-8P-2S+IN serves one zone of PoE devices, the 2× SFP+ ports provide redundant 10G uplinks to the building aggregation layer via LACP bonding or active/standby failover.

**AC mains + DC jack — dual power input**

AC 100–240V mains input via IEC cord (included) is the primary power source — covering the 162W max consumption (140W PoE budget + 12W switch overhead) that a DC-only supply at this power level would struggle to deliver cost-effectively. The DC jack (48–57V) provides an alternative DC input for rack or cabinet deployments with DC power distribution. Passive cooling — no fans — is achievable at 12W idle; under full 140W PoE load, thermal management relies on the enclosure and ambient airflow.

**5-year software support guarantee:** SwitchOS Lite updates free for life of product or minimum 5 years from date of purchase.

**Canadian market note:** CE, EAC, RoHS only — no FCC, no IC (ISED) published. Wired switch, no wireless transmitter — no ISED wireless advisory applies. Confirm CSA/cUL electrical safety requirements with distributor before listing, particularly given the AC mains input at up to 162W.

Key specifications:

- **Product code:** CSS610-8P-2S+IN

- **Switch chip:** Marvell 88E6193X

- **Storage:** 64 KB FLASH

- **OS:** SwitchOS Lite

- **GbE PoE-out ports:** 8× (Ether1–Ether8, 802.3af/at + passive)

- **SFP+ ports:** 2× (10G)

- **PoE budget:** 140W total

- **PoE current limits:** 1,000 mA (low-voltage) / 625 mA (high-voltage)

- **AC input:** 100–240V, 50–60 Hz (IEC)

- **DC jack:** 48–57V

- **Max power:** 162W (12W without attachments)

- **Cooling:** Passive

- **IP rating:** IP20

- **Operating temp:** -40°C to +70°C

- **MTBF:** ~200,000 hours at 25°C

- **Certifications:** CE, EAC, RoHS — no FCC, no IC

- **Included:** Rack ears, K-48 fastening set, IEC cord

- **Suggested price:** USD 229.00