MikroTik hEX S (RB760iGS) 5-Port SFP Router

Description

hEX S vs hEX — Two Additions That Matter

The RB760iGS is the hEX (RB750Gr3) with two meaningful additions: an SFP cage running at 1.25 Gbps, and passive PoE output on Ethernet port 5. The CPU, RAM, port count, RouterOS licence, IPsec performance, USB, and microSD are identical between the two models. Whether to choose the hEX or hEX S comes down to whether you need either of those additions.

SFP Cage — Fibre and SFP Module Support

The 1.25 Gbps SFP cage accepts standard SFP modules, opening several deployment scenarios not possible on the hEX: direct connection to a GPON or EPON ONU’s SFP uplink, a fibre run to a remote switch or building, a media converter bypass, or connection to a switch or router with an SFP port for a cleaner cabling arrangement. The SFP port operates at 1.25 Gbps maximum — it is not an SFP+ port and does not support 10G modules.

⚠️ SFP module not included. The appropriate SFP module must be sourced separately — single-mode or multimode depending on your fibre type and distance, or a copper SFP for RJ45 connectivity via the SFP port.

PoE Output on Port 5 — Passive PoE

Port 5 provides passive PoE output, powering other passive PoE-capable devices at the same voltage as supplied to the unit. With the included 24V power adapter, this means port 5 outputs 24V passive PoE — sufficient to power MikroTik wireless access points, IP cameras, and other devices that accept passive PoE at that voltage. This is a clean way to power a single downstream device without a separate PoE injector.

⚠️ Passive PoE only — not 802.3af/at. Port 5 does not negotiate standard PoE. Only connect devices that are explicitly rated for passive PoE at the voltage you are supplying. Connecting a standard 802.3af/at-only device to a passive PoE port can damage the device.

Hardware and RouterOS

The MT7621A dual-core MMIPS CPU runs at 880 MHz with 256 MB RAM. IPsec hardware encryption delivers approximately 470 Mbps — making this a capable VPN gateway for site-to-site IPsec, L2TP/IPsec road warrior, or any application where encryption throughput matters. The Dude server package is supported via the microSD slot for improved read/write performance, and a full-size USB 2.0 port is available for storage or 3G/4G LTE modem failover.

RouterOS Level 4 is pre-installed with lifetime free updates, covering the full feature set: OSPF, BGP, RIPv2, firewall, NAT, VLAN, IPsec, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP, SSTP, MPLS, bandwidth queuing, hotspot, scripting, and more.

Key Highlights

• CPU: MT7621A dual-core MMIPS @ 880 MHz | 4 threads
• RAM: 256 MB | Storage: 16 MB flash + microSD slot
• Ethernet ports: 5× Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps)
• SFP cage: 1× 1.25 Gbps (SFP module not included)
• PoE out: Passive PoE on port 5 (same voltage as input — passive only)
• PoE in: Passive PoE on port 1
• RouterOS: Level 4 (pre-installed, lifetime updates included)
• IPsec hardware acceleration: ~470 Mbps
• USB: 1× USB 2.0 (3G/4G modem, storage)
• microSD: 1× slot (Dude server, file storage)
• Power: DC jack 8–30V or passive PoE-in | Max ~10W
• Power adapter: Included
• Extras: PCB temp monitor, voltage monitor, mode button, beeper
• Dimensions: 113 × 89 × 28 mm
• Operating temp: −40°C to +70°C
• Architecture: MMIPS

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