Catalyst 1300 24-port GE, Full PoE, 4x1G SFP

Cisco Catalyst 1300-24FP-4G is a controlled gigabit Ethernet switch. Whether it’s your branch offices or small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs), it’s perfect switch that you can opt for. It requires flexibility, high-performance reliability, and dependable PoE (Power over Ethernet) capabilities. Additionally, it can power VoIP phones, IP cameras, and access points straight from the switch without the need for extra power injectors. Since it has four gigabit SFP uplinks and twenty-four full-PoE+ RJ-45 connections, you don’t have to stress about anything.

It offers the newest features for simple, safe, and effective operation and comes with Cisco’s secure Linux-based operating system.

Key Specifications

Model:  Cisco Catalyst 1300-24FP-4G

Downlink Ports:  24 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ ports

Uplink Ports:  4 × Gigabit SFP slots

PoE Power Budget:  370 W total available PoE power

Switching Capacity:  56.0 Gbps

Forwarding Rate (64-byte packets): 41.66 million packets/sec (mpps)

Power Consumption (with PoE): 452.3 W at 110V, ~436.9 W at 220V

Operating Voltage / Frequency:  100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz

Operating Temp / Humidity: 
-5 °C to 50 °C; relative humidity 10-90%, non-condensing

Dimensions (W × D × H): 
444.3 × 350 × 43.94 mm (≈ 17.49 × 13.77 × 1.73 in)

Weight: 
~4.6 kg (≈ 10.14 lb)

Mounting: 
Rack-mountable, 1RU height

Features & Benefits

• Full PoE+ on all 24 ports — you can power high-draw devices like PTZ cameras, WiFi 6/6E access points or VoIP phones directly.
• Extreme uplink flexibility — 4 × 1G SFP interfaces provide fiber or long-reach connections to your aggregation or core layer.
• Powerful performance capabilities — non-blocking 56 Gbps switching throughput, ~41.66 mpps forwarding rate delivers smooth management of composite traffic.
• Efficient power and thermal design — designed to maximize capacity but capable of delivering power consumption and heat with reliability.
• Secure & future-proof OS — member of Cisco Catalyst 1300 series: Layer-3 functionality, advanced security (PoE, VLANs, ARP inspection, DHCP snooping etc.), IPv6 support, and dual firmware images.

Use Cases: Where It Excels

• Installation of a PoE network on wireless access points, IP cameras, or VoIP in an office or campus office without power hardware requirements.
• Retail shops, schools, or clinics that demand secure guest WiFi, surveillance, and voice all across a single solid network.
• Scenarios in which rack space is limited but power budget should be abundant.
• Network upgrades in which installed switches lack PoE+ or sufficient uplink capabilities.

Technical Notes & Extras

• The device has one small fan to address the heat of full PoE load; a note is that when in high power draw there will be more heat than non-PoE types.
• Packet buffer size is 1.5 MB for this model (standard for 1300 Series)
• Console access: RJ-45 console + USB-C port for management and firmware updates.