The Cisco C1300‑16P‑2G is a 16‑port Gigabit PoE+ managed Ethernet switch from Cisco’s Catalyst 1300 series, designed for small to medium offices, home labs, retail shops, or branch networks. It delivers both data switching and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) capability — enabling powered devices like IP cameras, VoIP phones, or WiFi access points — while supporting enterprise-grade network management. In addition, it provides fiber uplinks via SFP ports for backbone connectivity.

Product Features

• 16 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ‑45 PoE+ ports + 2 × 1 Gbps SFP uplinks: It provides sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports that supply power (up to 30 W per port) and two fiber-capable SFP ports for network backbone or uplink flexibility.

• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+) support (120 W total budget): Each port can deliver PoE+ to power devices, such as IP cameras, wireless access points, or VoIP phones, without needing separate power adapters.

• Managed switch with Layer 2 + static Layer 3 features: It supports VLANs, inter-VLAN routing (static), IPv4/IPv6, ACLs, QoS, and other network segmentation and traffic management features, giving professional-level control over network behavior.

• Fanless, energy-efficient, and silent design: Because it uses passive cooling, the switch operates quietly — ideal for offices, retail stores, or classrooms where noise matters.

• High switching capacity and performance: It offers 36 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 26.78 million packets per second (mpps), ensuring smooth data flow even under moderate load.

• Flexible management and security features: You can manage the switch via Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, or Cisco Business Dashboard. Security features include ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, and other safeguards to protect network integrity.

Why Choose This Switch

You should choose the Cisco C1300‑16P‑2G because it offers enterprise-class networking features in a compact, quiet, and cost-effective package. For a small office, retail shop, home lab, IP surveillance setup, or branch network — where you need both data connectivity and PoE power — this switch provides excellent flexibility and performance.

Furthermore, its managed features and support for static routing, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, multicast control, and robust security controls allow you to deploy advanced networking capabilities typically found in more expensive switches — but at a lower total cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Power over Ethernet (PoE) capacity of the C1300-16P-2G?

   The switch features 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports that support the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ standard, providing up to 30W per port. Furthermore, the device offers a total PoE power budget of 120W, which is perfect for powering several IP phones, wireless access points, or security cameras simultaneously.

2. Does this model support stacking for easier network management?

   Yes, the C1300-16P-2G supports front-panel hardware stacking with up to 8 units in a single logical stack. Consequently, you can manage all ports across the stacked units as a single entity with a unified data and control plane, significantly reducing operational complexity as your business grows.

3. What layer of routing does the Catalyst 1300-16P-2G provide?

   This model is an enterprise-class Layer 3 managed switch that supports wire-speed IPv4 and IPv6 static routing. Because it includes advanced traffic-handling intelligence, you can effectively segment your network using up to 990 static routes and 128 IP interfaces to optimize internal traffic flow.

4. Is the switch suitable for a quiet office environment?

   The hardware utilizes a fanless design, which ensures completely silent operation regardless of the workload. Additionally, this design increases the reliability of the unit by removing moving parts, making it an ideal solution for open offices, retail spaces, or classrooms where noise is a concern.

5. Does Jazz Cyber Shield ship to Canada or Europe?

   Yes. Jazz Cyber Shield ships worldwide, including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, and across Europe, with a full manufacturer warranty and a 30-day return policy.

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