Cisco C1300-8P-E-2G L3 Managed Rackmount Gigabit PoE+ Switch

The C1300-8P-E-2G is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Catalyst 1300 Series, built for small to mid-sized businesses and branch offices. 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 C1300-8P-E-2G

The C1300-8P-E-2G is packed with a variety of advanced features to enhance network performance, security, and ease of use. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what makes this switch stand out:

• Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 Capabilities

The Cisco C1300-8P-E-2Gsupports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing protocols and advanced traffic management offering seamless switching and routing capabilities. This makes it an excellent option for environments that require efficient network segmentation data routing without compromising network performance.

• High PoE+ Power Budget

The C1300-8P-E-2G features eight (8) PoE+ ports with a 120W PoE budget. With Power over Ethernet (PoE+) support, this model is ideal for deploying IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones. The switch can provide power directly through Ethernet cables, eliminating the need for installing separate power supplies and simplifying the deployment of network devices.

• 20 Gb/s Switching Capacity & 14.88 Mpps Forwarding Rate

Ensures smooth performance even under heavy traffic loads.

• Energy-Efficient Design

Cisco’s C1300-8P-E-2G switch is built with an energy-efficient design that complies with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards. This feature automatically reduces power consumption during periods of low traffic, helping organizations save on energy costs.

• Secure Network Operations

Security is a top priority for Cisco. The C1300-8P-E-2G includes several built-in security features such as port security, access control lists (ACLs), 802.1X authentication, and more. These tools ensure that your network remains protected from unauthorized access and potential attacks.

• IPv6 Support

As the IP address scheme evolves to accommodate a growing number of network devices, the C1300-8P-E-2G can support the transition to the next generation of networking. This switch continues to support previous-generation IPv4, allowing you to evolve to the new IPv6 standard at your own pace while ensuring that your current network will continue to support your business applications in the future.

• Scalability

This switch is highly scalable, supporting up to 8 PoE+ ports and 2 uplink ports, allowing users to easily expand their network as business needs grow. Whether you’re adding more devices or increasing bandwidth, the C1300-8P-E-2G can adapt to your changing network demands.

Use Cases for the Cisco C1300-8P-E-2GSwitch

The Cisco C1300-8P-E-2G 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:

1. Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs)

For SMBs, the C1300-8P-E-2G provides a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective network solution. It supports essential business applications such as VoIP, video conferencing, and wireless connectivity, making it ideal for companies with growing network needs.

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 C1300-8P-E-2G 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 C1300-8P-E-2G 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 C1300-8P-E-2G

• • Secure office connectivity
    The C1300-8P-E-2G 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 C1300-8P-E-2G 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 C1300-8P-E-2G 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 C1300-8P-E-2G 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.

Benefits of the Cisco C1300-8P-E-2G Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series, specifically the C1300-8P-E-2G, offers a variety of benefits that make it an attractive choice for businesses looking to enhance their network infrastructure. Below are some of the key advantages of using this switch:

1. Enhanced Network Performance

Thanks to its 20 Gbps switching capacity and support for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, the C1300-8P-E-2G is capable of handling large amounts of data traffic while ensuring low latency and high throughput. This ensures smooth network operations, even in high-demand environments.

2. Flexible Power Options

With its PoE+ capability, this switch simplifies the deployment of network devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, and access points. The PoE+ feature provides up to30W of power per port, which is more than sufficient for most connected devices. The 67W total PoE power budget allows for extensive device connectivity without needing separate power sources.

3. Scalability and Future-Proofing

The C1300-8P-E-2G modular design ensures scalability. As businesses grow, additional devices can be easily added without the need for significant infrastructure changes. The 10GbE uplink ports provide future-proofing, allowing for faster backbone connections as network bandwidth needs increase over time.

4. Improved Security

Security features such as 802.1X, port security, and access control lists (ACLs) ensure that only authorized devices and users can access the network. These built-in safeguards protect sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access, making the switch a strong choice for organizations that prioritize network security.

5. Energy Efficiency

The C1300-8P-E-2G integrates a variety of power-saving features for energy-efficiency. The switch’s compliance with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) standards helps reduce overall power consumption, which not only lowers energy costs but also contributes to a greener IT infrastructure. The switch automatically reduces power during periods of low network activity, making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. This switch features:

• Support for the Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standard, which reduces energy consumption by monitoring the amount of traffic on an active link and putting the link into a sleep state during quiet periods.
• Automatic power shutoff on ports when a link is down.
• Embedded intelligence to adjust signal strength based on the length of the connecting cable.
• Fanless design which reduces power consumption, increases reliability, and provides quieter operation.

Peace of Mind and Investment Protection

The C1300-8P-E-2G 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