Cisco C1300-24T-4G 24-Port L3 Managed GbE Access Switch

The C1300-24T-4G is an 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Catalyst 1300 Series, built for small to mid-sized businesses and branch offices but it does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE) which means it doesn’t have a power budget allocated for powering devices like IP phones or cameras through Ethernet cable. It’s a reliable, enterprise-grade Layer 3 switch that runs on a tailored Linux operating system software. With a user-friendly dashboard, it makes network setup easy and offers powerful features that support digital growth. Its strong security ensures your important business data stays protected. This switch strikes a great balance between cost and performance, helping your team stay productive and well-connected.

Key Features of the Cisco C1300-24T-4G

The C1300-24T-4G is packed with a variety of advanced features to enhance network performance, security, and ease of use. Here’s a detailed scalabilities of what makes this switch standout:

• 24× Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  Delivers high-speed, reliable connections for PCs, printers, and business devices (Gigabit switch, desktop connectivity) making it easy to expand your local network as your team grows
• 4× SFP Fiber Uplink Ports
  These uplink ports allow for flexible long-distance fiber connections (fiber uplink, SFP uplink, uplink expansion).to other switches or network segments, enabling seamless expansion across floors or building
• Layer 3 Advanced Switching
  Supports static routing, inter-VLAN routing, and IPv4/IPv6 for scalable, segmented network architecture (Layer 3, managed switch, VLAN routing). This makes it an excellent option for environments that require efficient network segmentation data routing without compromising network performance.
• Comprehensive Security and Traffic Management
  Security is a top priority for Cisco. The C1300-24T-4G includes several built-in security features such as port security, access control lists (ACLs), 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, and port security. These tools ensure that your network remains protected from unauthorized access and potential attacks.
• Fanless Silent Operation
  Whisper-quiet and compact, ideal for open offices, classrooms, and customer-facing environments (silent, fanless, noiseless).
• Easy Centralized Management via Cisco Business Dashboard
  Manage with Web GUI, CLI, Cisco Business Dashboard, or SNMP for fast deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting (web management, remote control) multiple switches as your network expands
• Energy-Efficient Design: The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24T-4G switch is engineered with energy efficient ethernet (EEE) as a core design principle. This feature automatically reduces power consumption during periods of low traffic, helping organizations save on energy costs. Below is Energy Efficiency Features:

1. IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) This standard allows the switch to reduce power consumption during periods of low data activity by putting idle ports into a low-power state.
2. Fanless Design The switch operates silently without internal fans, which not only reduces energy usage but also makes it ideal for noise-sensitive environments like offices or retail spaces.
3. Cisco EnergyWise Technology This feature enables monitoring and management of energy usage across the network, helping organizations optimize power consumption and reduce operational costs.
4. Intelligent Power Management The switch dynamically adjusts power based on port activity and connected devices, ensuring that energy is used only when necessary

Use Cases for the Cisco C1300-24T-4G Switch

The Cisco C1300-24T-4G is a versatile switch that can be deployed in various environments, making it suitable for a wide range of industries and applications. Here are some common use cases:

Business & Office Networking

• Branch Office Connectivity: Securely connects employees to servers, printers, and other devices with high-speed Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Unified Communications: Supports voice, video, and data over a single network, ideal for IP telephony and conferencing setups.
• Access Layer Deployment: Acts as the first point of connection for end-user devices like PCs, IP phones, and printers

2. Retail and Hospitality

Retailers and hospitality organizations can benefit from the switch’s PoE+ capabilities to power IP cameras, wireless access points, and digital signage. The switch’s security features help protect sensitive customer information and ensure smooth payment transactions.

3. Education and Healthcare

Schools and healthcare facilities need reliable, high-performance networks to support e-learning, telemedicine, and other critical applications. The C1300-24T-4G robust security features help safeguard confidential data, while its PoE+ support makes deploying devices such as wireless access points and IP cameras easy and cost-effective.

4. Branch Offices and Remote Locations

For branch offices or remote locations, the C1300-24T-4G offers an ideal solution for extending network connectivity. With its compact size and energy-efficient design, the switch is easy to install and maintain in smaller spaces without sacrificing performance or security.

Scenario that leads to opt for C1300-24T-4G

• • Secure office connectivity
    The C1300-24T-4G can simply and securely connect employees working in small offices with each other and with all of the servers, printers, and other networking devices they use. High performance and reliable connectivity help speed up file transfers and data processing, improve network uptime, and keep your employees connected and productive.

• • Unified communications
    As a managed network solution, the C1300-24T-4G provides the performance and advanced traffic-handling intelligence you need to deliver all communications and data over a single network. Cisco offers a complete portfolio of IP telephony and other unified communications products designed for businesses. The C1300-24T-4G has been rigorously tested to help ensure easy integration and full compatibility with these and other products, providing a complete business solution.
• Highly secure guest connectivity
  The C1300-24T-4G lets you extend highly secure network connectivity to guests in a variety of settings, such as a hotel, an office waiting room, or any other area open to non-employee users. Using powerful but easy-to-configure security and traffic segmentation capabilities, you can isolate your vital business traffic from guest services and keep guests’ network sessions private from each other.

Peace of Mind and Investment Protection

The C1300-24T-4G offers the reliable performance and peace of mind you expect from a Cisco switch. It has been rigorously tested to help ensure optimal network uptime and provide business continuity. It also includes complimentary one-year access to their Small Business Support Centre for ongoing support and Return-To-Factory (RTF) replacement help keep your business running smoothly.

Standard Warranty: Limited Lifetime