Cisco Catalyst 1300 48-Port Switch

Product Overview

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 48‑Port Full PoE Switch provides reliable, high-performance networking for businesses that require high port density and Power over Ethernet support. Moreover, it delivers 48 full PoE+ Gigabit ports with a total 740 W PoE budget, allowing you to power devices such as access points, VoIP phones, and security cameras directly from the switch. Additionally, it includes 4 Gigabit SFP uplink ports to ensure strong fiber connections to the core network, making it ideal for offices, campuses, and enterprise edge deployments.

Key Features

High PoE Power and Connectivity

Firstly, the switch powers up to 48 PoE+ devices simultaneously, which removes the need for external power injectors. Consequently, you can connect multiple endpoints without worrying about power limitations.

Advanced Layer 3 Networking

It supports Layer 3 capabilities, including static routing and inter‑VLAN communication, which improves traffic management and network efficiency. Meanwhile, the 4 Gigabit SFP fiber uplink ports deliver high-speed connectivity to upstream switches or servers for scalable performance.

Comprehensive Security

The switch offers robust security features, including 802.1X authentication, ACLs, and DHCP snooping, which protect your network from unauthorized access and threats.

Flexible Management

You can manage the switch using web GUI, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco Business Dashboard, allowing administrators to configure, monitor, and maintain the network efficiently.

Reliable Performance

Active fan cooling ensures consistent operation even under high loads, which is especially crucial in dense PoE deployments.

Why Choose Cisco Catalyst 1300

You should choose this switch because it combines high PoE power with enterprise-grade features in a cost-effective package. Consequently, it supports dense IoT, voice, and wireless deployments without compromising reliability.

Additionally, its advanced security and management tools give precise control over traffic and access, ensuring uptime and safeguarding sensitive data. Moreover, the scalable design allows the network to grow without frequent hardware upgrades, making it a future-ready solution for businesses in education, healthcare, government, or enterprise sectors.

Technical Specifications