Cisco Catalyst 1300-24P-4G Managed Switch, 24 Port GE, PoE, 4x1GE SFP,(C1300-24P-4G)

Description

The Cisco Catalyst 1300-24P-4G (C1300-24P-4G) is a 24-port Gigabit PoE+ managed switch designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that need enterprise-class networking, security, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities. It is part of the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series, offering advanced Layer 2+ features with limited Layer 3 capabilities for efficient network management.

Key Specifications:

• Ports:
  • 24× 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • 4× 1G SFP uplink ports for fiber connectivity
• PoE Support: ✅ Yes, PoE+ (802.3af/802.3at)
  • PoE Power Budget: 195W total (supports up to 30W per port)
• Switch Type: Managed (Layer 2+ with basic Layer 3 routing)
• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
• MAC Address Table: 16K entries
• Layer 3 Capabilities: Static routing, VLANs, IPv4/IPv6 support
• Management Options:
  • Web-based GUI
  • Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
  • Cisco Business Dashboard for centralized monitoring
• Energy Efficiency: Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE, 802.3az)
• Build Quality: Rack-mountable (1U) metal chassis with cooling fans

Key Features:

✔ PoE+ Support (195W): Powers IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones without extra power adapters.
✔ 4× 1G SFP Uplink Ports: Enables fiber connectivity for high-speed network expansion.
✔ Layer 2+ Managed Features: VLAN segmentation, link aggregation (LACP), and security features for efficient traffic control.
✔ Basic Layer 3 Routing: Supports static routing to enable communication between VLANs.
✔ High-Speed Switching (56 Gbps): Ensures reliable network performance.
✔ Robust Security: 802.1X authentication, ACLs, port security, DHCP snooping to prevent unauthorized access.
✔ Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes VoIP, video conferencing, and cloud applications for better performance.
✔ Easy Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco Business Dashboard for simple configuration and monitoring.

Use Cases:

✅ Small & Medium-Sized Business Networks (offices, enterprises, retail, healthcare, education)
✅ VoIP and IP Surveillance Systems (powering IP phones and security cameras)
✅ Wireless Network Expansion (PoE-powered access points for seamless WiFi coverage)
✅ VLAN Segmentation (isolating traffic for security and efficiency)
✅ Fiber-Connected Branch Offices (using SFP uplinks for high-speed backbone connections)