Cisco Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X | Powerful High-Performance 8-Port Managed PoE+ Multi-Gigabit Switch with 2x 10G SFP+ Uplink, Fanless & Rackmount for SMB Networks

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X is a high-performance, enterprise-grade managed Layer 3 switch tailored for small to medium businesses (SMBs) and branch offices. The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X compact and fanless switch offers a versatile combination of connectivity options with 8 ports—4 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+, 4 multi-gigabit 2.5G PoE+ ports totaling a 120W power budget, plus 2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports—ideal for high-bandwidth critical business applications. Running on a customized Linux-based OS, the Cisco Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X features an intuitive Cisco Business Dashboard and Cisco Business mobile app for simple, streamlined network setup and advanced management. The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X switch perfectly balances affordability and enterprise-grade capabilities, helping businesses optimize productivity with secure, reliable network connections beyond traditional wiring closets.

Key Technical Features:

• 8 Ports: 4x 1G PoE+ and 4x 2.5G Multi-Gigabit PoE+ with total 120W power budget

• 2x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-speed fiber connectivity

• Managed Layer 3 switch functionality for advanced routing and traffic management

• Fanless design enabling silent and energy-efficient operation

• Supports Cisco Business Dashboard and mobile app for simple network management

• Runs on secure, Linux-based OS with advanced security features including IEEE 802.1X, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, and IPv6 First Hop Security

• Front Panel Stacking capability supporting up to 8 switches managed as a single entity

• Quality of Service (QoS), VLAN support including Private VLAN, Guest VLAN, dynamic VLAN assignment with RADIUS

• Power over Ethernet (PoE) compliant with IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards

• Supports IPv4 and IPv6 routing, DHCP server and relay, RIP v2 dynamic routing

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) and other power-saving features for cost-effective operation

• Compact size (268 x 185 x 44 mm) and rack-mountable design

This Cisco Catalyst C1300-8MGP-2X switch is designed to ensure business continuity with dual images for resilient firmware upgrades, robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 security protocols, and rapid Spanning Tree support for minimizing network downtime. It supports zero-touch provisioning with Cisco Network Plug and Play, making deployment fast and easy. This switch is ideal for secure office connectivity, unified communications delivery, and segmenting guest network traffic while protecting critical business transactions. With a limited lifetime warranty and Cisco’s trusted support, it delivers a reliable network foundation for SMB digital transformation

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