The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switch, Model C1300-48P-4X, is an enterprise-class, fixed-configuration managed Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered to deliver high-density connectivity, high-speed 10G uplinks, reliable power delivery, and robust performance for medium-sized and growing enterprise networks. Equipped with (48) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 PoE+ ports providing up to 30W per port under a high-capacity 375W total PoE budget, this switch efficiently powers dense deployments of modern voice, video, and data endpoints such as IP phones, high-definition surveillance cameras, and wireless access points.
A defining feature of the C1300-48P-4X is its integration of (4) high-speed 10-Gigabit SFP+ optical uplink ports, enabling ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth backbone connections directly to core network infrastructure, storage systems, or high-performance servers. Powered by an advanced ARM dual-core processor paired with high-capacity RAM and Flash memory, the switch delivers non-blocking wire-speed switching performance. It supports advanced Layer 3 capabilities, including static routing and inter-VLAN routing, allowing organizations to segment their network for enhanced traffic optimization and security without requiring complex core routing hardware.
Key Features & Advanced Capabilities:
High-Density Gigabit PoE+ Delivery (375W Budget): Features (48) PoE+ ports supplying IEEE 802.3at power, ideal for powering large fleets of IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points.
10G SFP+ High-Speed Uplinks: Features (4) built-in 10G SFP+ optical slots supporting high-speed 10G fiber transceivers and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables for high-capacity backbone integration.
Advanced Layer 3 Static Routing: Supports IPv4 and IPv6 static routing for efficient inter-VLAN communication, reducing traffic load on the primary router and improving overall network efficiency.
Comprehensive Network Security: Incorporates enterprise-grade security mechanisms including IEEE 802.1X port security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Secure Shell (SSH) encryption, RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication, DHCP snooping, and safeguards against network attacks.
Flexible Management Options: Simplifies configuration, provisioning, and monitoring through an intuitive HTML-based Web User Interface, Command Line Interface (CLI), SNMP, and centralized management via the Cisco Business Dashboard or mobile application.
Energy-Efficient Design: Complies with Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standards to reduce power consumption during periods of low data activity, complemented by an optimized thermal design suitable for enterprise rack environment