Cisco Catalyst C1300-48P-4G Managed Switch, 48 Port GE
The Cisco Catalyst C1300-48P-4G is a high-performance, Layer 2/3 managed switch designed for access-layer deployments in small to medium businesses or branch offices. With its full 48-port Gigabit PoE+ capacity and four SFP uplink ports, this switch is built to power and connect a large number ofPowered Devices (PDs) such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance cameras—all while providing robust switching, security, and management features.
Key Features
48 Gigabit PoE+ Ports: Delivers up to 30 W per port using IEEE 802.3at / 802.3af, with a total PoE budget of around 370 W.
4 × 1 Gb SFP Uplinks: Provides flexible fiber uplink options for backbone / aggregation connectivity.
High Throughput: 104 Gb/s switching capacity and ~77.38 Mpps forwarding rate.
Layer 3 Capabilities: Supports static IPv4/v6 routing, RIP v2, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), DHCP relay/server, and up to ~990 routes. .
Security: 802.1X authentication, ACLs, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard (IPSG), Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), and more for access control and protection.
VLAN & QoS: Supports scalable VLANs (up to 4,093), voice / guest / private VLANs, LACP link aggregation, 8 hardware queues per port with WRR + strict priority.
Management Options: Manage via embedded Web UI, CLI / SSH, SNMP, or Cisco Business Dashboard / mobile app.
Hardware: ARM dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, 1 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 MB flash.
Physical & Power: 1U form factor (445 × 350 × 44 mm), internal power supply, single fan, low noise (~37.3 dBA), power consumption max ~450 W.
Reliability: High MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), rack-mountable.
Energy Efficiency: Supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), time-based PoE scheduling, and port LED disable to save power.
Use Cases / Applications
Enterprise / SMB Access: Perfect for offices that need many powered devices like VoIP phones and Wi-Fi APs.
Educational Institutions: Ideal for schools / campuses to power classroom APs, IP cameras, and lecture hall devices.
Retail & Branches: Suitable for branch offices / retail outlets that require a reliable, high-density PoE deployment.
Surveillance and Security: With its high PoE budget, you can connect many IP security cameras without needing external PoE injectors.
Why Choose This Switch?
Power & Density: With 48 PoE+ ports, you get a lot of power for devices without needing extra injectors.
Advanced Routing: Layer 3 capabilities give you more flexibility in network design and segmentation.
Quiet & Efficient: Fan and compact 1U design make it suitable for offices / non-rack environments.
Easy Management: Cisco Business Dashboard + Web UI + CLI give multiple ways to manage — whether you prefer GUI or CLI.
Security First: Built-in access control and threat mitigation protect your network right at the access layer.
Technical Specifications (Summary)
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ports | 48 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (PoE+) + 4 × 1G SFP uplinks. |
| Switching Capacity | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~77.38 Mpps |
| PoE Budget | ~370 W (up to 30 W per port) |
| Routing | Static IPv4/v6, RIP v2, Policy-based routing (PBR) |
| Memory / CPU | 1 GB DDR4, 512 MB flash, dual-core ARM 1.4 GHz |
| Noise / Cooling | 1 fan, ~37.3 dBA at 25 °C |
| Power Supply | Internal, 100–240V AC |
| Management | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard |
| Security Features | 802.1X, ACL, DHCP Snooping, DAI, IPSG |
