User Manual

Five individual 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports, supporting automatic cross/straight cable correction (Auto MDI/X), so you can use either
straight or cross-over cables for connecting to other network devices.
One SFP module cage supports 1.25G modules.
MicroSD slot for expanding built-in storage.
USB type-A.
Buttons
Reset button
The RouterBOOT reset button has the following functions. Press the button and apply the power, then:
Release the button when green SFP LED starts flashing, to reset RouterOS configuration to defaults.
Release the button when the SFP LED turns solid green to clear all configuration and bridge all interfaces.
Release the button after SFP LED is no longer lit (~20 seconds) to cause a device to look for Netinstall servers (required for reinstalling RouterOS
over the network).
Regardless of the above option used, the system will load the backup RouterBOOT loader if the button is pressed before power is applied to the device.
Useful for RouterBOOT debugging and recovery.
Mode button
The action of the mode buttons can be configured from RouterOS software to execute any user-supplied RouterOS script. You can also disable this button.
The mode button can be configured in RouterOS menu /system routerboard mode-button.
Accessories
Package includes the following accessories that come with the device:
Please visit wiki pages for MikroTik SFP module compatibility table: https://wiki.mikrotik.com/wiki/MikroTik_SFP_module_compatibility_table
Specifications
For more information about this product, specification and pictures please visit our web page: https://mikrotik.com/product/hex_s
Operating system support
The device supports RouterOS software version 6. The specific factory installed version number is indicated in the RouterOS menu /system resource.
Other operating systems have not been tested.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause