Cisco Catalyst C1300-24FP-4X Managed PoE Switch 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet + 4 Port SFP+

Cisco Catalyst C1300-24FP-4X - Description

Managed PoE Switch 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet + 4 Port SFP+

Enterprise-Grade Switching for Growing Networks:

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24FP-4X Managed PoE Switch is an enterprise-class Layer 3 switch designed to meet the evolving networking needs of small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices. Built for reliability and scalability, this switch delivers high performance, advanced security, and flexible management in a compact, rack-mountable form factor. It is ideal for wiring closets that require powerful switching capabilities without enterprise-level complexity or cost.

High Performance and Switching Capacity:

With a switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.23 million packets per second (mpps) using 64-byte packets, the Catalyst C1300-24FP-4X ensures smooth data flow even under heavy traffic conditions. The switch supports 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports and 4 high-speed 10G SFP+ uplinks, enabling fast access and aggregation for modern applications, cloud services, and high-bandwidth workloads.

Power over Ethernet for Simplified Deployments:

This model features 24 PoE+ ports with a generous 375W total PoE power budget, allowing it to power IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and IoT devices directly through Ethernet cables. By eliminating the need for external power supplies, the switch reduces infrastructure costs and simplifies device deployment across the network.

Advanced Stacking and High Availability:

The Cisco Catalyst 1300/X Series supports hardware stacking of up to 8 switches, enabling management of up to 400 ports as a single system. Features such as fast stack failover, active/standby control, hot-swappable units, and support for LAG across stack members ensure high availability and minimal downtime for mission-critical environments.

Robust Security and Access Control:

Security is a core strength of the Catalyst C1300-24FP-4X. It supports SSH, SSL, IEEE 802.1X authentication, RADIUS integration, MAC authentication, and web-based authentication. These features help protect business-critical data, enforce access policies, and secure both wired and extended network environments, including conference rooms and remote areas.

Efficient Design and Reliable Operation:

Powered by a dual-core ARM processor, with 1GB DDR4 RAM and 1GB SLC flash, the switch delivers consistent performance while maintaining energy efficiency. It operates quietly at 39 dBA, supports a wide operating temperature range, and offers a high MTBF of 389,607 hours, making it a dependable choice for long-term deployments.

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