Cisco Catalyst C1300-24T-4X – Description
Managed Switch 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet + 4 Port SFP+
Enterprise-Grade Connectivity for Modern Networks:
The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24T-4X Managed Switch is a powerful and reliable Layer 2/3 access switch designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise, retail, education, and branch office environments. Equipped with 24 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and 4 high-speed 10G SFP+ uplinks, this switch delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and flexibility for growing networks that require fast data transfer and reliable connectivity.
High Performance and Switching Capacity:
Built on Cisco’s proven Catalyst architecture, the C1300-24T-4X offers a switching capacity of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.23 million packets per second (mpps) with 64-byte packets. This ensures smooth handling of bandwidth-intensive applications such as cloud services, IP telephony, video conferencing, and large file transfers, even during peak traffic conditions.
Compact, Fanless, and Energy Efficient Design:
The switch features a sleek, compact, and fanless design, making it ideal for deployments outside traditional wiring closets. It operates silently, which is perfect for open-plan offices, classrooms, and retail stores where noise levels matter. With low power consumption—only 22.4W at 220V and idle power as low as 5.2W—the C1300-24T-4X delivers energy efficiency without compromising performance.
Advanced Management and Stacking Capabilities:
The Cisco Catalyst C1300/X Series supports hardware stacking of up to 8 switches, allowing up to 400 ports to be managed as a single system with built-in redundancy and hardware failover. Management is simplified through a RJ-45 console port and USB Type-C port, enabling easy configuration, file transfer, and firmware updates. This makes the switch suitable for both IT professionals and managed service environments.
Reliability and Long-Term Investment Protection:
Powered by a dual-core ARM CPU at 1.5 GHz, 1 GB DDR4 DRAM, and 1 GB SLC flash, the switch ensures stable and responsive operation. With a MTBF of 646,083 hours at 25°C, the Cisco Catalyst C1300-24T-4X is built for long-term reliability, making it a secure and future-proof investment for business networks.
