Cisco Catalyst 1300 8-port GE, Full PoE, 2x1G Combo

Looking for a tiny switch that combines power and performance? The Cisco Catalyst 1300 8-Port PoE+ Switch is an ideal switch for both small and medium-sized enterprises. The best part is that without the complexity, it just requires enterprise-level reliability.

Additionally, it allows easy access to power your devices and connect to your network backbone, with 8 Gigabit ports, full PoE+ compatibility, and two combo uplinks (RJ-45/SFP).

Key Specifications

• 8 × 1G Gigabit Ethernet ports – all with full PoE+ support
• 2 × 1G combo uplink ports – choose copper or fiber as needed
• PoE budget: 120W across all ports
• Switching capacity: 20 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: ~14.88 Mpps
• Fanless design – completely silent
• Size: 268 × 272 × 44 mm (10.56 × 10.71 × 1.73 in)
• Weight: ~3.05 kg (6.7 lbs)
• Operating temp: -5 °C to +50 °C

Features You’ll Appreciate

• Power and data over one cable – power access points, IP phones, or cameras without the need for extra adapters.
• Quiet operation – the fanless system is perfect for offices, classrooms, and retail stores.
• Flexible uplinks – connect to your backbone using copper or fiber, as your infrastructure permits.
• Easy to manage – web GUI, CLI, and Cisco Business Dashboard simplify setup and monitoring.
• Enterprise-class security – VLANs, STP, QoS, DHCP snooping, and others to protect your network.
• Energy efficient – designed with low power in mind.

Where It Fits Best

• Small & medium businesses need to power IP phones, Wi-Fi access points, and security cameras.
• Branch offices & retail, where space and noise are a concern.
• Mixed traffic environments where voice, video, and data are running on the same network.
• Growing networks that need reliable, secure switching without the enterprise gear’s high price tag.