Cisco Catalyst 1300-24P-4X Managed Switch

The Cisco Catalyst 1300-24P-4X is an enterprise-grade Layer 3 switch designed for small to medium-sized businesses and branch offices. This fanless managed switch delivers 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+ capability and four 10G SFP+ uplinks. It combines wire-speed performance with advanced security features to support growing network demands.

Key Features & Benefits

• 195W PoE+ Budget: Powers up to 24 devices like IP phones, cameras, and wireless access points without separate power supplies, reducing installation complexity and costs
• Four 10G SFP+ Uplink Ports: Provides high-bandwidth fiber connections to core switches or storage systems, eliminating network bottlenecks during large file transfers and backups
• Fanless Passive Cooling: Operates silently for deployment in open offices, classrooms, and retail spaces where noise-sensitive environments require professional networking equipment
• Front Panel Stacking Technology: Unifies up to eight switches into a single managed unit with one IP address, simplifying network administration and reducing operational overhead

Technical Specifications

Port Configuration

• Data Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 10GBASE-X SFP+ fiber slots
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at (PoE+), up to 30W per port
• Total PoE Power: 195W across all 24 ports

Performance

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps (non-blocking, wire-speed)
• Forwarding Rate: 95.23 Mpps for 64-byte packets
• MAC Address Table: 16,000 entries
• Jumbo Frames: 9000-byte support
• Packet Buffer: 1.5 MB

Network Capabilities

• Layer: Layer 3 with static routing and policy-based routing (PBR)
• VLANs: 4,093 VLAN IDs supported
• Stacking: Front panel stacking for up to 8 units
• ACL Rules: 1,024 access control entries
• IPv4 Routes: Up to 990 static routes
• Priority Queues: 8 queues for QoS traffic management

Protocol Support

• Routing: RIP-2, static IP routing, CIDR
• Spanning Tree: STP, RSTP, MSTP (8 instances)
• Multicast: IGMPv2, IGMPv3, MLDv2 (2,000 groups)
• Link Aggregation: 8 groups with 8 ports per group

Security Features

• Authentication: IEEE 802.1X port-based access control, web-based authentication
• Threat Protection: Dynamic ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, DHCP snooping
• IPv6 Security: First Hop Security for IPv6 networks
• Port Security: MAC address filtering and binding

For detailed configuration guides, visit the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series documentation.

Management

• Interfaces: Cisco Business Dashboard, web UI, CLI, SNMP
• Mobile App: iOS and Android management applications
• Monitoring: sFlow traffic analysis and reporting
• Firmware: Dual image support for zero-downtime upgrades

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable (19-inch)
• Cooling: Fanless passive cooling system
• Dimensions: 440 x 240 x 44 mm (17.3 x 9.4 x 1.7 inches)
• Weight: Approximately 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs)
• Power Supply: Internal 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
• Acoustic Noise: 0 dBA (fanless operation)

Compliance & Standards

• Safety: UL 62368-1, IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1
• EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A, CE marking, VCCI Class A
• Environmental: RoHS compliant, WEEE directive

Warranty

• Coverage: Cisco Enhanced Limited Lifetime Warranty with return-to-factory replacement

Use Cases & Applications

SMB Network Infrastructure

The Catalyst 1300-24P-4X serves as a core or distribution switch for businesses with 50-200 employees. Twenty-four PoE+ ports support desk phones, wireless access points, and IP cameras throughout office spaces. Moreover, the four 10G uplinks connect to network storage systems or data centers without performance degradation.

Branch Office Deployment

Regional offices benefit from centralized management through stacking and cloud-based administration tools. Additionally, Layer 3 routing capabilities segment guest WiFi networks from corporate resources without additional hardware costs.

Education and Healthcare

Schools and medical facilities require silent operation in classrooms, patient rooms, and administrative areas. Furthermore, advanced security features like 802.1X authentication ensure only authorized devices access sensitive networks and data systems.

Retail and Hospitality

Stores and hotels deploy the switch outside traditional wiring closets for point-of-sale terminals and guest services. The compact 1U design fits in tight spaces while providing enterprise-grade reliability for business-critical operations.

IP Surveillance Networks

Security installations leverage PoE+ to power cameras across large facilities with single-cable connections. The 195W budget supports approximately 6-8 high-performance cameras simultaneously, reducing installation complexity and ongoing maintenance requirements.

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Additional Resources:

• Compare all Catalyst 1300 Series models to find the right configuration for your network