MikroTik RB5009 Router — Price & Availability Lebanon
MikroTik RB5009: The Prosumer Router with 10G SFP+
The MikroTik RB5009 series fills the gap between home routers and enterprise CCR devices. With a quad-core Marvell Armada 1.4 GHz ARM CPU, 1 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 GB NAND storage, seven Gigabit Ethernet ports, one 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 10G SFP+ cage, the RB5009 delivers enterprise connectivity in a compact form factor that fits four units in a single 1U rack space.
HI-GAIN stocks both RB5009 variants at our Dora, Beirut warehouse: the RB5009UG+S+IN (standard) and the RB5009UPr+S+IN (with PoE output on all ports).
RB5009UG+S+IN vs RB5009UPr+S+IN: Standard vs PoE Model
Both models share the same CPU, RAM, and port layout but differ significantly in power capabilities:
| Feature | RB5009UG+S+IN | RB5009UPr+S+IN |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Marvell 88F7040, 4 cores, 1.4 GHz | Marvell 88F7040, 4 cores, 1.4 GHz |
| RAM / Storage | 1 GB DDR4 / 1 GB NAND | 1 GB DDR4 / 1 GB NAND |
| 1G Ethernet | 7 ports | 7 ports |
| 2.5G Ethernet | 1 port | 1 port |
| 10G SFP+ | 1 cage | 1 cage |
| PoE Input | Port 1 (802.3af/at) | Port 1 (802.3af/at) |
| PoE Output | None | All 8 Ethernet ports, up to 25W each, 130W total |
| USB | USB 3.0 | USB 3.0 |
| Power Input Options | PoE-in, DC jack, 2-pin connector | PoE-in, DC jack, 2-pin (10 total power paths) |
Why the RB5009 Dominates the Lebanese Market
The RB5009 has become one of the best-selling MikroTik routers in Lebanon. Here is what drives that popularity:
10G SFP+ for Future-Proofing
As fiber-to-the-home expands across Beirut, Jounieh, and Mount Lebanon, the 10G SFP+ port ensures your router handles multi-gigabit plans without bottlenecks. Connect directly to your ISP's fiber infrastructure using an S+RJ10 copper SFP+ module or fiber SFP+ modules from HI-GAIN's inventory.
Passive Cooling, Zero Noise
The RB5009 has no fans. The aluminum case acts as a heatsink with the CPU and switch chip mounted on the bottom of the board for direct thermal contact. This matters in Lebanese homes and offices where router noise is unwanted, and in dusty environments — telecom cabinets, rooftop enclosures — where fans accumulate debris and fail prematurely.
Compact Rackmount Design
Four RB5009 units fit side-by-side in a standard 1U rack space using MikroTik's rackmount kit. Small WISPs and ISPs in Lebanon can build a high-density routing layer without dedicating an entire rack unit per router — critical when rack space in Lebanese data closets is limited.
1 GB NAND Storage
Unlike most MikroTik routers with 16–128 MB flash, the RB5009 has 1 GB NAND. This supports RouterOS packages, user scripts, backups, and even lightweight container workloads under RouterOS v7 without storage constraints.
RB5009UPr+S+IN: The PoE-Out Advantage for WISPs
The PoE variant transforms the RB5009 from a router into a compact router-plus-PoE-switch. Each of the eight Ethernet ports can supply up to 25W of PoE power, with a combined maximum of 130W. A single RB5009UPr+S+IN at a WISP tower site can:
- Power 2–3 sector antennas or CPE radios (like the SXT SQ 5 AX or LHG XL 5 AC) directly
- Power an IP camera for remote site surveillance
- Power a small access switch for additional devices
- Route traffic and shape bandwidth for all connected subscribers
The PoE priority system is configurable per port. If total power demand exceeds supply, the router disables lower-priority ports first — keeping your critical radios powered while shedding non-essential devices. The board reserves 20W for its own operation, distributing the rest based on your priority settings.
For larger WISP tower deployments needing more PoE ports, pair with a CRS328-24P-4S+RM PoE switch managed from the same RouterOS instance.
Performance Under RouterOS v7
The Marvell Armada quad-core at 1.4 GHz paired with the Amethyst switch chip delivers near-wire-speed forwarding for basic routing tasks. Under heavy CPU load (PPPoE, encryption, complex queues), the RB5009 provides almost double the performance of similarly sized MikroTik routers from the previous generation.
Realistic throughput benchmarks for common Lebanese network configurations:
- NAT + Firewall: 1.5–2 Gbps aggregate throughput
- PPPoE with simple queues (50 clients): 800 Mbps – 1 Gbps
- IPsec VPN (AES-256): 400–500 Mbps
- Fasttrack enabled forwarding: Near wire speed on all 1G ports
- WireGuard VPN: 300–400 Mbps per tunnel
RB5009 vs RB4011 vs CCR2004: Which Router Fits Your Network?
Lebanese buyers frequently compare these three models. Each serves a different niche:
- The RB4011iGS+RM has 10 Gigabit ports and one SFP+ but lacks 2.5G Ethernet, uses older CPU architecture, and has active fan cooling. Choose it if you specifically need 10 copper Gigabit ports in a rack enclosure.
- The RB5009 has fewer 1G ports (7) but adds 2.5G Ethernet, 1 GB NAND storage, fanless silent operation, and the PoE-out variant. Best for power users, home labs, and small WISP tower sites.
- The CCR2004-16G-2S+ steps up to 16 Gigabit ports, 4 GB RAM, dual redundant PSU, and significantly more CPU power. Choose it for ISP edge routing with hundreds of subscribers. See our CCR2004 guide for a full breakdown.
For a complete overview of how all MikroTik routers compare, read our MikroTik RouterBOARD buyer's guide.
Where to Buy MikroTik RB5009 in Lebanon
HI-GAIN is Lebanon's authorized MikroTik distributor. Both RB5009 models are stocked at our Dora, Beirut warehouse:
- RB5009UG+S+IN — standard model for home lab, office, and edge routing
- RB5009UPr+S+IN — PoE-out model for WISP tower sites and compact PoE deployments
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