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Cisco Catalyst C1300-48T-4X

About the Product

Type: Managed Layer‑2/Layer‑3 switch
Ports: 48 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ‑45, 4 × 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks
Performance: ~176 Gbps switching capacity
Features: VLANs, QoS, ACLs, DHCP snooping, 802.1X security
Management: Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard
Form Factor: 1 RU rackmount, non-PoE
Use Case: Small to medium business or branch office access switch

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Cisco C1300-48T-4X Catalyst 48-Port L3 Managed GbE Access Switch w/ 4 x 10G SFP+ Ports

Description

The Cisco Catalyst C1300‑48T‑4X is a fixed‑configuration, fully managed network switch in Cisco’s Catalyst 1300 series, designed to provide reliable and scalable wired connectivity for small‑ to medium‑sized businesses, branch offices, and campus access networks. It delivers 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports for end‑device connections and 4 high‑speed 10 Gbps SFP+ uplinks for aggregation or uplink to the core, along with essential Layer‑2 switching and basic Layer‑3 routing, robust security, and flexible management options. This combination makes it a strong choice for environments that need high‑density access, simplified network operations, and future‑ready performance.

Ports:
- 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet RJ‑45 access ports
- 4 × 10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports for high‑speed backbone or aggregation connections
Performance:
- Switching capacity up to 176 Gbps
- Forwarding rate around 130.94 Mpps (million packets per second)
Layer Support:
- Managed Layer 2 features (VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, QoS)
- Basic Layer 3 routing (static routing and IPv4/IPv6)
Security:
- ACLs, IEEE 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, ARP inspection
- Supports IPv6 and basic security protocols (HTTPS, SSH, SSL/TLS)
Management:
- Web‑based GUI, CLI, SNMP support
- Integration with Cisco Business Dashboard and mobile app for simplified provisioning and monitoring
Stacking:
- Front panel stacking supported on select configurations — manage up to eight switches as one logical device
Physical & Power:
- Standard 1 RU rackmount form factor
- Internal AC power supply (non‑PoE model)
- Energy‑efficient design with quiet or low‑noise operation

What It’s Good For

✅ Access Layer Switch: Excellent as an edge switch in SMB or branch office networks that need reliable wired connectivity and moderate uplink bandwidth.
✅ Scalable Growth: With stacking and 10 Gbps uplinks, you can grow without replacing access hardware.
✅ Security & Management: Supports modern security standards and centralized management tools.

Things to Note

This model does NOT provide PoE to powered devices — if you need PoE/PoE+, look at models with “P” or “FP”‑suffix options in the C1300 family.
Some IT professionals note that the C1300 series uses a different OS than traditional Cisco IOS or IOS‑XE, which may be less familiar if you’re used to enterprise Catalyst switches.