The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switch, Model C1300-48P-4G, is an enterprise-class, fixed-configuration managed Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered to deliver high-density connectivity, reliable power delivery, and robust performance for medium-sized business (SMB) networks and enterprise branch offices. 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 key advantage of the C1300-48P-4G is its inclusion of (4) dedicated Gigabit SFP optical ports, ensuring 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 switch delivers non-blocking wire-speed switching performance with a switching capacity of 104 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 77.38 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 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.
Gigabit Fiber Uplinks: Features (4) built-in SFP optical slots supporting 1G fiber transceivers or Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables for reliable backbone integration.
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.
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 environments.