Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G Managed Gigabit Switch
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Overview
The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G is part of the next-generation Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series, purpose-built to deliver enhanced Layer 3 managed Gigabit connectivity for small and medium-sized businesses. It offers enterprise-class reliability, security, and intelligent management via the Cisco Business Dashboard, mobile app, or on-device web UI.
With improved hardware capacity and software efficiency over the C1200 series, the C1300-8T-E-2G provides higher performance, advanced switching features, and superior energy efficiency for branch and office networks.
The C1300-8T-E-2G includes 8 × 1 Gigabit Ethernet downlinks and 2 × 1 Gigabit RJ-45/SFP combo uplinks, supporting 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate.
It provides full Layer 2/3 feature support, including VLAN, ACL, QoS, Static Routing, and IPv6 management, all while operating silently with a fanless thermal design. This model offers an ideal balance of port flexibility, enterprise functionality, and compact size, making it perfect for small networks or branch extensions.
Compact and efficient, the C1300-8T-E-2G provides reliable Gigabit access and secure network management in a 1U fanless form factor. It supports non-blocking switching, advanced security controls, and simple cloud-ready management, ensuring consistent performance for critical business applications.
With Cisco’s renowned software and hardware quality, the C1300-8T-E-2G delivers long lifecycle value for SMBs seeking enterprise-level networking at optimized cost.
Highlights
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8 × 1 GbE RJ-45 ports + 2 × 1 GbE RJ-45/SFP combo uplinks
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20 Gbps switching capacity / 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate
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Layer 3 static routing, VLAN, ACL, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 support
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Fanless, silent design for quiet operation
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Enhanced CPU and memory for faster management performance
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Managed via Cisco Business Dashboard, Mobile App, or Web UI
Recommended Accessories
| Product Name | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| RCKMNT-1RU-1K= | Rack-Mount Kit | 19″ 1U brackets for Catalyst 1300 and 1200 Series switches |
| CAB-CONSOLE-RJ45 | Console Cable | RJ-45 console cable for configuration and management |
| GLC-SX-MM / GLC-LH-SM | SFP Modules | 1G optical transceivers for uplink ports |
Compare with Similar Models
| Model | Ports & Uplinks | PoE Budget | Fan | Power Supply | Positioning Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1200-8T-E-2G | 8 × 1 GbE + 2 × 1 GbE combo | — | Fanless | External | Prior generation SMB switch |
| C1300-8T-E-2G (this model) | 8 × 1 GbE + 2 × 1 GbE combo | — | Fanless | External | Enhanced CPU, security, and feature set over C1200 |
| C1300-8P-E-2G | 8 × 1 GbE PoE+ + 2 × 1 GbE combo | 67 W | Fanless | External | PoE+ variant for powering IP endpoints |
| C1300-8FP-E-2G | 8 × 1 GbE PoE+ + 2 × 1 GbE combo | 120 W | Fanless | External | Higher PoE power capacity for dense deployments |
Specification Summary
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Model Name | Cisco Catalyst C1300-8T-E-2G |
| Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch |
| Downlink Ports | 8 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 (auto MDI/MDIX) |
| Uplink Ports | 2 × 1 GbE RJ-45/SFP combo uplinks |
| Switching Capacity | 20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 14.88 Mpps |
| Packet Buffer | 2 MB (shared) |
| MAC Address Table | 8,000 entries |
| Jumbo Frames | Up to 9,000 bytes |
| QoS Queues | 8 hardware queues per port (WRR + Strict Priority) |
| VLAN Support | 255 active VLANs, 802.1Q tagging, Voice VLAN |
| Spanning Tree | 802.1D STP, 802.1w RSTP, 802.1s MSTP, PVST+ |
| Link Aggregation | IEEE 802.3ad LACP (up to 4 groups) |
| Multicast Control | IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3 |
| Layer 3 Routing | IPv4 and IPv6 static routing |
| DHCP Relay | Supported |
| Access Control | ACL (L2–L4) Filtering |
| Authentication | IEEE 802.1X (RADIUS) |
| Security Features | Port Security, DHCP Snooping, BPDU Guard, DoS Prevention |
| Traffic Management | 802.1p CoS/DSCP trust and remark, Ingress/Egress rate limiting |
| Management Interface | Web UI, Cisco Business Dashboard, Mobile App |
| Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, TFTP, DHCP |
| Logging & Monitoring | Syslog, Event Logs |
| Cooling Design | Fanless (silent operation) |
| Power Supply | External AC adapter (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz) |
| Power Consumption | ≈ 10 W (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C – 50 °C (32 °F – 122 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | −25 °C – 70 °C (−13 °F – 158 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 – 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| MTBF | ≈ 2,300,000 hours |
| Form Factor | Desktop / 1U Rack-mount (optional kit) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 268 × 185 × 43 mm (10.6 × 7.3 × 1.7 in) |
| Weight | 1.40 kg (3.09 lb) |
| Certifications | UL 62368, CSA 22.2, CE, FCC Class A |
| Warranty | Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
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