Cisco Catalyst 1300 8 Ports 10/100/1000 + 2x1 Gigabit Ethernet Copper/SFP PoE Network Switch, C1300-8P-E-2G

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 C1300-8P-E-2G is an enterprise-class managed switch that combines high-performance networking, advanced security, and Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capabilities for modern business environments. Equipped with 8 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports and 2 Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplink ports, it provides flexible connectivity for IP phones, wireless access points, IP cameras, and desktop devices.

With a 67W PoE+ power budget, the switch can power multiple network devices directly through Ethernet cabling, reducing deployment costs and simplifying installations. Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features such as VLANs, static routing, QoS, ACLs, IPv4/IPv6 support, and network security controls help optimize traffic flow and protect business-critical resources.

The switch delivers a 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring wire-speed performance for demanding applications. Its fanless design enables quiet operation, making it suitable for offices, retail stores, classrooms, hospitality environments, and branch locations where low noise and reliability are important. Management options include an intuitive web interface, CLI, SNMP, and Cisco Business Dashboard integration for simplified administration.