Mikrotik RB3011UiAS-RM 1U Rackmount, 10x Gigabit Ethernet Router

he MikroTik RB3011UiAS-RM is a popular router among networking enthusiasts and professionals. It’s part of MikroTik’s RouterBOARD series and is designed for high-performance networking tasks. Here are some key features and specifications:

1. Hardware Specifications:
   • CPU: Dual-core 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A15 processor.
   • RAM: 1 GB.
   • Storage: NAND 128 MB.
   • Ethernet Ports: 10x Gigabit Ethernet ports (1x Ethernet port can be used for PoE output).
   • Wireless: Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac support.
   • USB: 1x USB 3.0 port and 1x USB 2.0 port.
   • Expansion: SFP cage (supports both 1.25 Gbps and 10 Gbps modules).
2. RouterOS:
   • Runs on MikroTik’s RouterOS, a highly configurable and feature-rich operating system tailored for routing, firewall, bandwidth management, wireless access point, backhaul link, hotspot gateway, VPN server, and many other networking functions.
3. Performance:
   • The RB3011UiAS-RM is capable of handling high-speed data transfer and routing tasks thanks to its powerful CPU and ample RAM.
4. Design:
   • The “RM” in the model name stands for “Rack-Mount,” indicating that this router is designed to be mounted in a standard 1U rack space, making it suitable for deployment in professional networking environments.
5. Features:
   • VLAN support, firewall, NAT, MPLS, VPN, load balancing, and various routing protocols.
   • The dual-band wireless functionality allows it to function as a wireless access point or wireless client.
   • The USB ports can be used for adding external storage or connecting 3G/4G modems for backup internet connectivity.
   • PoE output capability on one Ethernet port enables powering other PoE devices such as IP cameras or access points.
6. Use Cases:
   • Small to medium-sized business networks.
   • Home networks with advanced networking requirements.
   • Wireless hotspot deployments.
   • VPN server or client applications.
   • Network segmentation and VLAN setups.
   • High-performance routing and firewalling.