Catalyst 1300 12-port SFP+, 2x10GE Shared

One of the most popular Layer-3 controlled, high-performance switches is the Cisco Catalyst 1300-12XS. For high-demand deployments in wiring closets, branch sites, and small to medium-business (SMB) networks, it is the Catalyst 1300 Series. In addition to 2×10G copper/SFP+ combination uplink ports and 10×10G SFP+ fiber ports, it offers complete Layer-3 switching, enhanced security, fanless operation (where applicable), and simplified management tools. The 1300-12XS is the best option for businesses seeking high throughput, scalability, and a secure connection without compromising ease of use because of its port density, energy economy, and Cisco dependability.

Key Specifications

Model / SKU: Cisco Catalyst 1300-12XS (C1300-12XS)

Port Configuration
* 10 × 10G SFP+ fiber ports
* 2 × 10G Combo ports (Copper / SFP+)
* 1 × GE (Gigabit Ethernet) Out-of-Band (management) port

Switching Capacity / Forwarding 178.57 Gbps switching capacity; 240 Gbps non-blocking.

Packet Forwarding Rate (for 64-byte packets): meets capacity listed.

Memory & CPU
1 GB DDR4 RAM; 512 MB flash; ARM dual-core CPU at 1.4 GHz

Managed Features / OS
Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, static routing, dynamic IPv4 and IPv6 routing, access control lists, voice and data VLANs, security features (802.1X, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IPv6 first-hop security)

Stacking: Front panel stacking capability; can stack up to 8 switches in a stack. All units within a stack are treated as a single unit.

Power and Efficiency Power supply: internal universal AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz. Max system power consumption approx 24.3W @ 110V, 26.1W @ 220V worst case non-PoE load.

Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), auto port shutoff in link down condition, signal strength adjustment based on cable length etc.

Jumbo Frames
Supports MTU of 9000 bytes or larger frames.

MAC Address Table
16,000 MAC addresses (approx.)

Environmental
Operating temperature: −5°C to +50°C (23°F to 122°F)

Operating humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing.

Physical (Size & Weight):
Width × Depth × Height: 300 × 268 × 44 mm (~11.81 × 10.55 × 1.73 in)

Weight: ~2.67 kg (~5.89 lb)

Certifications & Guarantee:
–  UL, CE, FCC, CSA etc. Limited life hardware guarantee
–  1-year Small Business Support Center membership.

Features & Benefits

• Layer-3 Feature Set: static routing, IPv4 & IPv6 dual stack, dynamic routing protocol support and policy-based routing.
• High Port Density for 10G Fibre: 10 fixed SFP+ + 2 combo ports for versatile copper/fibre support (ideal for backbone links, uplinks, or high-bandwidth fibre segments).
• Stackability: simple scalability—stack up to 8 units and treat them as a single unit.
• Advanced Security: port authentication using 802.1X; DHCP snooping; IP Source Guard; Dynamic ARP Inspection; IPv6 First Hop Security; ACLs; port security.
• Easy Management: Cisco Business Dashboard, Cisco Business mobile app; GUI and full CLI; SNMP support; USB console & USB file/image management. Onboarding wizards, Plug & Play.
• Power Efficiency: no unnecessary power wasted—Energy Efficient Ethernet, fanless constructions (where possible) reduce noise and power consumption. Automatic shutdown of down link ports.

Use Cases

• Branch Office Core / Aggregation: Utilize as an uplink switch within a branch, collecting fibre-attached servers or devices.
• High-speed Fibre Edge: In network environments where the fibre infrastructure is utilized, linking storage, servers or switches that require 10 Gbps.
• Small Data Centres or Collapsed Core: Useful in small data centre implementations where space, power, and fibre are chief restraints.
• Unified Communications & VoIP / Video: Where voice, video, and data converge and quality of service and low latency are critical.
• Secure Guest Network / WLAN Infrastructure: Guest segmenting, securing with ACLs, and access points integration.

Technical Knowledge / Notes

• The “combo” ports refer to the ability to use either of the two ports as copper 10G RJ-45 or SFP+, but you can’t use both for the same combo simultaneously. Choose based on your cabling / media.
• Port naming suggesting “10GE Shared” is talking about the combo behavior.
• The switch is wire-speed and non-blocking. Oversubscription happens only if you over-occupy heavily above the internal switching bandwidth.
• If stacking, all switches in the stack have to be compatible family and SKU with similar stacking ports.
• Firmware upgrades are dual-image supported to allow for minimal downtime.