Cheap Desktop 400GbE Switch MikroTik CRS804-4DDQ-HRM Review

The MikroTik CRS804-4DDQ-hRM is a half-width, 218 mm × 387 mm switch featuring four QSFP56-DD ports delivering 400 GbE each for a total 1.6 Tbps switching capacity, plus two 10 Gbase-T management ports, a console port, and redundant 350 W power supplies with hot-swap fans. Priced around $1,100, it achieves sub-$0.70 per Gbps, making it one of the most cost-effective 400 GbE solutions despite its deep chassis and limited port count.