The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24XS is a high-performance, enterprise-class Layer 3 managed switch designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices. The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24XS  delivers advanced networking features and robust security in a compact, energy-efficient form factor that supports digital transformation with ease and reliability.

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24XS powerful switch features 20 x 10G SFP+ ports and 4 x 10G copper/SFP+ combo ports, complemented by a Gigabit Ethernet out-of-band management port, USB Type-C management port, and RJ-45 console port for versatile connectivity options. With support for hot-swappable modules and plug-and-play capabilities, this switch ensures minimal downtime and easy deployment.

Key Technical Features:

• Network technology: 10GBASE-X and 1000BASE-T over twisted pair and optical fiber.

• High availability with dual images for resilient software upgrades and front panel stacking of up to eight switches managed as a single unit.

• Advanced Layer 3 routing, including static routes, RIP v2 dynamic routing, and hardware wire-speed IP traffic forwarding.

• Robust security features like IEEE 802.1X port-based access control, dynamic ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, DHCP snooping, IPv6 First Hop Security, and protections against DoS attacks.

• Energy-efficient design with support for IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, automatic power shutoff when ports are down, and fanless operation to reduce power consumption.

• Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities with eight hardware queues, weighted round-robin scheduling, and support for voice VLAN prioritisation.

• Supports up to 4093 VLANs with comprehensive VLAN types including private VLANs, guest VLANs, and surveillance VLANs.

• Supports Cisco Business Dashboard and Cisco Business mobile app for streamlined management and zero-touch device provisioning.

• Stacking capabilities with fast failover and link aggregation across stack units.

• Compact and sleek design enabling flexible deployment even outside traditional wiring closets.

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-24XS switch offers 24 high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports configured for demanding enterprise connectivity needs in SMB and branch office setups. It combines Cisco’s renowned reliability, security, and ease of use, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking advanced networking features and secure performance at an affordable price point.