Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G 8-Port Gigabit Managed Switch – Powerful Performance with 2x 1G SFP Combo Uplinks

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G is a high-performance, reliable Layer 3 managed switch designed specifically for small to medium-sized business networks seeking enhanced connectivity and scalability. The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G 8 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and 2 combo Gigabit copper/SFP uplink ports. The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G switch offers flexible port options to connect a variety of devices, including workstations, servers, and network storage. The fanless, compact design allows silent operation and versatile deployment in either on desktop or rack-mountable form factors.

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G Powered by a dual-core 1.4 GHz ARM CPU and equipped with 1 GB DDR4 RAM and 512 MB flash memory, the C1300-8T-E-2G delivers robust switching capabilities with a switching capacity of 20 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 14.88 million packets per second. It supports essential Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 static routing features, along with advanced protocols such as Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP), and Per VLAN Spanning Tree Plus (PVST+). These features ensure optimized network reliability, loop prevention, and traffic segmentation.

Management is simplified with Cisco’s standard RJ-45 console port and USB Type-C port for easy image and configuration file management. The switch includes comprehensive security features, spanning network access control via IEEE 802.1X authentication and ACL-based traffic filtering. With energy-efficient design and a wide operating temperature range of -5°C to 50°C, the Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G is engineered to meet the dynamic requirements of modern enterprise networks.

Key technical specifications of Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G:

• 8 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports

• 2 x Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplink ports for flexible connectivity

• Switching capacity: 20 Gbps full wire speed

• Forwarding rate: 14.88 million packets per second

• ARM dual-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 MB flash

• Packet buffer: 1.5 MB

• Layer 2 features: RSTP, MSTP, PVST+ for rapid and resilient spanning tree

• Layer 3 support: Static routing

• Management: Cisco standard RJ-45 console port and front-panel USB Type-C port

• Fanless design for silent operation, rack-mount and desktop form factor

• Power: External AC adapter (100-240V)

• Security: IEEE 802.1X authentication, ACLs for access control

• Operating temperature: -5°C to 50°C (-23°F to 122°F)

• Dimensions: 268 x 185 x 44 mm (10.56 x 7.28 x 1.73 inches)

• Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G is an exceptional choice for businesses requiring scalable, secure, and easy-to-manage network infrastructure. It delivers enterprise-class performance and flexibility to support growing network demands efficiently.