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title: MikroTik hEX S 5-Port Gigabit SFP Router
date: 2025-09-25T19:25:29Z
modified: 2026-05-22T13:01:51Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/mikrotik-hex-s-5-port-gigabit-sfp-router/"
type: product
status: publish
excerpt: Dual-core 950 MHz CPU, 512 MB RAM, 128 MB storage, 5× Gigabit ports, 2.5 Gbps SFP, USB, and both PoE‑in and PoE‑out support, RouterOS L4. DC jack (12–57 V), PoE‑IN (18–57 V)
wpid: 552821
product_brand:
  - Mikrotik
product_type:
  - simple
product_visibility:
  - featured
product_cat:
  - Networking
  - Routers
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The MikroTik hEX S is a five-port Gigabit Ethernet router designed for locations where wireless connectivity is not required. This compact desktop unit is a suitable choice for managing wired networks in home offices, small businesses, and labs. Equipped with a dual-core 880 MHz CPU and 256 MB of RAM, the hEX S can handle advanced RouterOS configurations. The device includes a 1.25G SFP port for fibre optic connections and supports IPsec hardware encryption (~470 Mbps) to secure your network traffic without a significant performance penalty. For added utility, port 5 provides PoE output, allowing you to power another PoE-capable device. The router also features a microSD slot for expanded file storage and a full-size USB 2.0 port. The hEX S comes pre-installed with a RouterOS Level 4 licence, providing extensive firewall, routing, and network management capabilities.