The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switch, Model C1300-24T-4G, is a fixed-configuration, enterprise-class managed Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered to provide reliable, secure, and high-performance network connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and corporate branch offices. Equipped with (24) 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports (non-PoE), this switch delivers robust, wire-speed connectivity for standard data endpoints, computers, network printers, and non-powered network devices. In addition, (4) dedicated Gigabit SFP optical ports provide flexible, high-speed fiber uplink connections to core network infrastructure or across longer distribution distances.
Powered by an advanced ARM dual-core processor operating at 1.4 GHz, paired with 1 GB of RAM and 512 MB of Flash memory, the C1300-24T-4G delivers non-blocking wire-speed switching performance with a switching capacity of 56 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 41.67 Mpps. 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 Connectivity: Features (24) 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports designed for reliable everyday enterprise networking and high-speed device connectivity.
Gigabit Fiber Uplinks: Features (4) built-in SFP optical slots supporting 1G fiber transceivers or Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables for reliable, high-speed backbone connections.
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, and safeguards against Denial-of-Service (DoS) 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.
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 office and enterprise rack environments.