Zyxel GS1900-48
Score: 82/100
MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM
Score: 83/100Rankings
The MikroTik CRS317-1G-16S+RM offers sixteen 10 GbE SFP+ ports, redundant power supplies, and extensive Layer 3 features in a 1U rackmount form factor. Its reliance on a single 1 GbE management port and the need for separate SFP+ modules can be drawbacks. Best suited for ISPs and enterprises requiring high-density fiber aggregation.
The Zyxel GS1900-48 is a 48-port gigabit smart-managed rackmount switch notable for its high 100 Gbps switching capacity and fanless silent design. It lacks PoE and detailed reliability specifications, which may limit use in power-hungry or mission-critical environments. Best suited for SMBs needing managed Layer-2 features without PoE.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
100 Gbpsbest | — | |
74 Mppsbest | — | |
48best | 17 | |
1 Gbps | 10 Gbpsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 44 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 3.965 kg | 0.907 kgbest |
2 yearsbest | — | |
— | 200,000 hoursbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Ports(2) | ||
Number of Ports | 48 | 17 |
Port Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Design(4) | ||
Fanless Design | true | false |
Mounting Options | Rackmount | Rackmount,Tabletop |
Weight (kg) | 3.9654 kg | 0.907 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) | 43.18x203.2x200.66 mm | 44x224x443 mm |
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Professional reviewers and editors commend the GS1900-48 for its strong 100 Gbps switching capacity, intuitive web management, silent fanless design, and power-saving EEE features, while noting the lack of PoE and limited detailed reliability specifications as drawbacks for more demanding deployments.
Everyday users appreciate the reliable Gigabit performance, easy setup, and quiet operation, but some are disappointed by the missing PoE capability and unclear rack-mount dimensions, leading to occasional concerns about installation fit.
Professional reviewers and editors praise the CRS317 for delivering wire-speed, non-blocking throughput on all sixteen 10 GbE ports, robust hardware-based STP/LACP protection, and advanced features such as MPLS and a 4 000-VLAN limit, positioning it as a cost-effective solution for ISP, enterprise, and data-center fiber aggregation.
