Cisco Catalyst C1300-24P-4X

Cisco Catalyst C1300-24P-4X 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Compliant Managed Network Switch (195W)

Description

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24P-4X is a managed network switch that connects devices in a local network, supplies Power over Ethernet (PoE+) to devices like IP phones, cameras, and Wi-Fi access points, and provides high-speed 10-gigabit uplinks for connecting to other switches or servers.

Key Specifications

🔌 Ports & Connectivity

• 24 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports — power devices like VoIP phones, access points, and cameras over Ethernet.

• 4 × 10G SFP+ uplink ports — for high-speed fiber aggregation or backbone connectivity.

⚡ Power over Ethernet (PoE)

• PoE+ support (IEEE 802.3af/at) — delivers up to 30 W per port.

• Total PoE budget ~195 W — can power multiple devices simultaneously without external injectors.

🚀 Performance & Capacity

• Switching capacity: ~128 Gbps.

• Forwarding rate: ~95.23 Mpps.

• Layer 3 capabilities: static routing (IPv4/IPv6) and basic inter-VLAN routing.

🛠️ Management & Features

• Managed via: Web UI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco Business Dashboard.

• Security: 802.1X authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard.

• Quiet/fanless design — suitable for offices and open workspaces.

🧩 Form Factor & Deployment

• 1U rack-mountable switch in compact chassis.

• Managed Layer 3 and advanced QoS support enterprise capabilities at SMB scale.

Typical Use Cases

✅ Office networks (wired endpoints + PoE devices)
✅ Wireless LAN backhaul with PoE-powered access points
✅ Surveillance systems with IP cameras
✅ Branch/remote location aggregation
✅ VLAN segmentation with inter-VLAN routing

 Notes & Considerations

• The total PoE budget varies by source (around 195 W for typical configurations) — meaning not all ports can deliver the maximum PoE concurrently.

• It runs a custom Linux-based Cisco OS (not classic IOS) for simplicity and SMB-centric management via Cisco Business tools.

• There are community reports that experienced network engineers sometimes find the C1300’s CLI and advanced features less flexible than higher-end Catalyst models — it’s designed more for access-layer than core routing.