Cisco C1300-8P-E-2G Switch

Product Overview

The Cisco C1300‑8P‑E‑2G is an 8-port Gigabit PoE managed Ethernet switch from Cisco’s Catalyst 1300 series, designed for small offices, home labs, retail shops, or branch networks. It delivers reliable data switching along with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support, allowing connected devices such as IP cameras, VoIP phones, or WiFi access points to receive both power and data over a single cable. Moreover, it features two SFP uplink ports for flexible network integration and fiber connectivity.

Product Features

• 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE ports + 2 × 1 Gbps SFP uplinks: It provides eight Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE capability (up to 30 W per port) and two fiber-capable SFP uplinks for backbone connectivity.

• PoE support (60 W total budget): Each port can deliver power to devices without separate power adapters, which simplifies deployment and reduces cabling requirements.

• Managed Layer 2 switching + static Layer 3: The switch supports VLANs, inter-VLAN routing (static), IPv4/IPv6, QoS, ACLs, and multicast control, enabling professional network management.

• Fanless and energy-efficient design: Because it uses passive cooling, it operates silently — ideal for offices, classrooms, or home labs where noise is a concern.

• Compact and high-performance: The switch offers 16 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 11.9 million packets per second, ensuring smooth data flow.

• Flexible management and security: You can configure and monitor the switch via Web UI, CLI, SNMP, or Cisco Business Dashboard. Security features include ACLs, 802.1X, DHCP snooping, and ARP inspection.

Why Choose This Switch

You should choose the Cisco C1300‑8P‑E‑2G because it provides enterprise-grade features in a compact, silent, and cost-effective design. For small offices, retail shops, home labs, or branch networks, it offers both high-speed connectivity and PoE support.

Additionally, its managed capabilities, VLAN support, QoS, and security features make network management simple yet professional. Furthermore, the two SFP uplink ports allow seamless integration into larger network infrastructures.

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