Cisco Catalyst 1300-24XS Managed Switch, 20 Port 10G SFP+, 4x10GE SFP+ Combo

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 C1300-24XS is a high-performance Layer 3 managed switch designed for enterprise branch offices, data centers, campus networks, and growing business environments requiring reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Equipped with 24 high-speed 10G interfaces, advanced routing capabilities, comprehensive security features, and flexible management options, the C1300-24XS delivers exceptional network performance while maintaining the simplicity and affordability that modern organizations demand.

Built on the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series platform, this switch provides wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, supporting bandwidth-intensive applications such as virtualization, cloud computing, storage networking, video surveillance, and high-density enterprise access. Its non-blocking architecture ensures efficient data forwarding, making it an ideal solution for aggregation, distribution, and core network deployments.

The C1300-24XS features 20 dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber ports and 4 flexible 10G RJ45/SFP+ combo ports, enabling seamless integration into both fiber and copper network infrastructures. With an impressive switching capacity of up to 480 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 357.14 Mpps, the switch provides the performance required for demanding business applications and future network expansion.

Advanced Layer 3 functionality includes static routing, IPv4 and IPv6 routing, RIP, policy-based routing, VLAN support, inter-VLAN routing, QoS, and link aggregation. Comprehensive security mechanisms such as IEEE 802.1X authentication, Access Control Lists (ACLs), DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, and network access control help protect critical business resources from unauthorized access and cyber threats.

Network administrators can easily configure and manage the switch through an intuitive web-based interface, command-line interface (CLI), SNMP, and Cisco Business Dashboard. Support for front-panel stacking allows multiple compatible Catalyst 1300 switches to be managed as a single logical unit, simplifying deployment and ongoing maintenance while improving scalability.

Designed for long-term reliability, the C1300-24XS incorporates dual firmware images for safer software upgrades, enterprise-grade hardware, efficient cooling, and rack-mount installation. Its support for both IPv4 and IPv6 ensures a smooth migration path for modern network environments while protecting existing infrastructure investments.

Whether deployed as a high-speed aggregation switch, data center access switch, enterprise distribution switch, or fiber connectivity hub, the Cisco C1300-24XS delivers enterprise-class performance, advanced security, and simplified management, making it an excellent choice for organizations seeking cost-effective 10 Gigabit networking solutions.