CISCO C1300-8P-E-2G Catalyst 8 Ports PoE+ Managed Switch

The C1300-8P-E-2G Catalyst 1300 Series 8-Port Layer 3 Managed Gigabit PoE+ Switch is a fixed, managed, enterprise-class Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 switch designed for small and medium-sized business and branch offices.

The C1300-8P-E-2G operates on customized Linux OS software, with an intuitive dashboard that simplifies network setup and advanced features that accelerate digital transformation, while pervasive security protects business-critical transactions. The C1300-8P-E-2G switch provides the ideal combination of affordability and capability, helping you create a more efficient, better-connected workforce.

Key Features

• Eight (8) 1GbE RJ45 PoE+ ports and two (2) 1Gbps RJ45/SFP combo ports.
• Operates on customized Linux OS software with an intuitive dashboard.
• Advanced features for digital transformation and pervasive security.
• Easy management and deployment with Cisco Business Dashboard and Network Plug and Play.
• Intuitive user interfaces for simplified network deployment and management.
• Supports CLI and text view, SNMP for remote management, and Bluetooth dongle for wireless access.
• High reliability with dual image support for minimal downtime during upgrades.
• Strong security with IEEE 802.1X, port security, and defence mechanisms like ARP inspection.
• Comprehensive IPv6 First Hop Security and support for IPv6 and IPv4.
• Advanced Layer 3 traffic management for efficient network segmentation.
• Compact design for flexible deployment options.
• Power-efficient with IEEE 802.3az support, automatic power shutoff, and fanless design.
• Peace of mind and investment protection with rigorous testing and complimentary Cisco support.

Business Application

Whether you need a basic high-performance network to connect employee computers or a solution to deliver data, voice, and video services, the C1300-8P-E-2G can meet your business needs. Possible deployment scenarios include:

• Secure office connectivity
  The C1300-8P-E-2G can simply and securely connect employees working in small offices with each other and with all of the servers, printers, and other networking devices they use. High performance and reliable connectivity help speed up file transfers and data processing, improve network uptime, and keep your employees connected and productive.
• Unified communications
  As a managed network solution, the C1300-8P-E-2G provides the performance and advanced traffic-handling intelligence you need to deliver all communications and data over a single network. Cisco offers a complete portfolio of IP telephony and other unified communications products designed for businesses. The C1300-8P-E-2G has been rigorously tested to help ensure easy integration and full compatibility with these and other products. Providing a complete business solution.
• Highly secure guest connectivity
  The C1300-8P-E-2G lets you extend highly secure network connectivity to guests in a variety of settings, such as a hotel, an office waiting room, or any other area open to non-employee users. You can use powerful, easy-to-configure security features to protect your business traffic. Separate it from guest services. Keep each guest’s network session private from others.

Strong Security

The C1300-8P-E-2G provides the advanced security features you need to protect your business data and keep unauthorised users off the network.

• The switch supports IEEE 802.1X and port security to restrict access to network segments. Web-based authentication offers a simple, uniform way to verify any device or OS without installing 802.1X clients.
• Advanced defence mechanisms, including dynamic Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) inspection, IP Source Guard, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) snooping, detect and block deliberate network attacks. Combinations of these protocols are also referred to as IP/MAC/port binding (IPMB).
• IPv6 First Hop Security extends advanced threat protection to IPv6. This security suite includes ND inspection, RA guard, DHCPv6 guard, and neighbor binding integrity check. It delivers strong protection against address spoofing. It also defends IPv6 networks from man-in-the-middle attacks.

Power Over Ethernet

The C1300-8P-E-2G features eight (8) PoE+ ports with a 67W PoE budget. This capability makes advanced technology deployments easier. It lets you connect and power network endpoints over a single Ethernet cable. You don’t need separate power supplies for IP phones or wireless access points. As a result, you can adopt advanced communication technologies faster and at a lower cost.

Power Efficiency

The C1300-8P-E-2G integrates a variety of power-saving features for energy-efficiency. This switch is designed to conserve energy by optimising power use, which helps protect the environment and reduce your energy costs. It provides an eco-friendly network solution without compromising performance. This switch features:

• Support for the Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) standard, which reduces energy consumption by monitoring the amount of traffic on an active link and putting the link into a sleep state during quiet periods.
• Automatic power shutoff on ports when a link is down.
• Embedded intelligence to adjust signal strength based on the length of the connecting cable.
• Fanless design which reduces power consumption, increases reliability, and provides quieter operation.

The C1300-8P-E-2G offers the reliable performance and peace of mind you expect from a Cisco switch. It has been rigorously tested to help ensure optimal network uptime and provide business continuity. It also includes one year of free access to their Small Business Support Centre. You get ongoing support and Return-To-Factory (RTF) replacement to keep your business running smoothly.