Router Board, 8 Gigabit Ports + 1 Passive PoE-Out Port, 1 SFP Port, Level 5 License and Rack Mountable

Router Board, 8 Gigabit Ports + 1 Passive PoE-Out Port, 1 SFP Port, Level 5 License and Rack Mountable

The legendary RB2011 product line has provided affordable, flexible, and robust connectivity for over a decade. In fact, it was our first router with SFP. Finally, it's time for an update. But don't worry: we've kept and improved all the key elements and features of the beloved RB2011. Even the red color scheme and attractive price!

There are three main reasons to choose the L009: better performance, more features, and some nice quality-of-life improvements. Let's start with the raw power and performance improvements.

The L009 features a powerful dual-core ARM CPU. It offers a significant improvement when it comes to routing and filtering, complex firewall rules, IPsec hardware encryption, and several advanced RouterOS features. The ARM CPU architecture offers significant advantages over older MIPS-based devices, such as using all the latest features of the Linux kernel or deploying your own container projects. The combination of a modern ARM CPU and a full-size USB port is perfect for running custom container projects. You could run a Pi-hole ad block on this router, for example. Or you can use the USB to add an LTE modem of your choice. Imagination is the real limit here.

L009 is up to 4 times faster than RB2011 in most scenarios and configurations, from simple fast-path routing to complex bridge filters.

All ports are now Gigabit Ethernet ports. There's PoE-in on the first port. You can use it instead of the DC connector to power the unit. And there's PoE-Out* on the last port, to power other devices. Another useful addition is an SFP cage that supports both Gigabit and 2.5 Gigabit connectivity. We've tested a variety of MikroTik SFP modules and cables that support higher speeds—the 2.5G capability makes a sysadmin's life much easier—and there's a console port for quick, direct-access configuration!

At the heart of it all is a speedy Marvell Peridot switchchip that delivers an impressive 2.5 Gigabit full-duplex connection to the CPU on all ports except Ether1. The first port has its own full-duplex Gigabit lane to the CPU. That means countless bottleneck-free configurations!

The new enclosure is a spectacular innovation in its own right. It's the same form factor you might have seen with our highly sought-after RB5009 devices. It has several extremely useful features. First, the enclosure acts as a massive heat sink, protecting your setups from overheating. But here's the fun part: it comes with everything you need to fit up to four of these routers in a single 1U rackmount space.

Here at MikroTik, we're the world champions of server room Tetris. So here's our latest trick for the most efficient server rooms: take an RB5009 with PoE output ports and mount it alongside seven L009 routers in just two 1U rackmount spaces. It will become a living legend among system administrators, setting a new example for efficient space management and simple, reliable power delivery. This RM version of the L009 is almost identical to the IN version, except for the 2.4 GHz wireless connection. It comes with all the necessary mounting accessories and allows you to further reduce costs.

RB2011 will always remain a networking legend, but it's time to take it to the next level. And the L009 product line is the perfect upgrade that will help you save time, money, and server room space like never before!

Specifications

Powering

PoE-out

Ethernet

Fiber

Peripherals

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