The Cisco Catalyst C1300-48T-4X is a powerful, enterprise-class Layer 3 managed gigabit switch designed to meet the connectivity needs of small to medium business networks and branch offices. Featuring 48 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports alongside 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks, the Cisco Catalyst C1300-48T-4X switch delivers robust, high-speed connectivity that scales with business growth while providing smart, secure, and reliable networking performance.
Built on a customized Linux OS, the C1300-48T-4X supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including static routing, RIP v2, IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, and multicast routing. Network managers benefit from simplified deployment and administration through the Cisco Business Dashboard and Cisco Business mobile app, enabling near-zero-touch provisioning, centralized lifecycle management, and proactive monitoring.
Security is paramount with features such as IEEE 802.1X authentication, DHCP snooping, IP source guard, dynamic ARP inspection, and IPv6 First Hop Security, effectively protecting business-critical data from unauthorized access and network attacks. The switch also supports Front Panel Stacking up to 8 units with single IP management, delivering scalability and high availability with fast failover capabilities.
Energy savings come standard with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet and a fanless design that reduces noise and power consumption. The Cisco Catalyst C1300-48T-4X switch’s compact 1RU form factor ensures easy installation in wiring closets or distributed office environments.
Key Technical Features:
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48 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 ports for extensive device connectivity
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4 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth backbone connections
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Layer 3 static routing, RIP v2, multicast routing, dual IPv4/IPv6 stack
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1.5 MB packet buffer for efficient data forwarding and congestion management
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MAC address table supporting 16,000 entries
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VLAN support up to 4093 IDs with advanced VLAN types (Port-based, 802.1Q, Private VLAN)
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Comprehensive security: 802.1X, port security, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, IPv6 First Hop Security
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Cisco Business Dashboard and Mobile App for easy network management
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Front Panel Stacking support for up to 8 switches with unified management and resiliency
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ARM dual-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB DDR4 RAM and 512MB flash memory
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Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) protocol support, fanless design
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Dimensions: 445 x 345 x 44 mm (1RU rack-mountable)
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Operating temperature: -5°C to 50°C; humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
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Internal AC power supply (100-240V, 50/60Hz)
The Cisco Catalyst C1300-48T-4X combines performance, security, and manageability tailored to streamline business communications and support digital workplace initiatives. Its scalability, energy efficiency, and advanced Layer 3 capabilities make it an exceptional choice for growing enterprise networks and branch offices requiring reliable, secure, and high-speed connectivity.

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