Catalyst 1300 48-port GE, PoE, 4x1G SFP

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 48-Port GE PoE Switch is a good switch for business networks. It is a managed Ethernet network switch that helps businesses have reliable and secure connections.

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 48-Port GE PoE Switch has a lot of features. It has 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports that can give power to devices.

Key Specifications

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: Catalyst 1300 48-Port GE PoE Switch
• SKU: C1300-48P-4G
• Switch Type: Managed Ethernet Switch
• Switch Layers: Layer 2 / Basic Layer 3
• Downlink Ports: 48 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 PoE+ ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 × 1 Gigabit SFP ports
• PoE Standard: IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W per port)
• Total PoE Budget: 370W
• Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 77.38 Mpps
• Dimensions: 444.3 × 350 × 43.94 mm
• Weight: ~5.43 kg
• Rack Mount: 1U rack-mountable (mounting kit included)
• Operating Temperature: −5°C to 50°C

Features & Benefits

• 48 Gigabit PoE+ Ports
• 370W PoE Power Budget
• 4×1G SFP Uplink Ports
• Managed Switch Capabilities
• Layer 2/Layer 3 Support
• Reliable Business Connectivity
• Compact 1U Rack Form Factor
• Durable and Certified

Typical Use Cases

The Cisco C1300-48P-4G is perfect for:

• Small to Medium Business (SMB) Networks — Reliable wired networking across the office.
• Branch Office Deployments – It gives a way to have a secure connection to our headquarters. This is really important for the Branch Office Deployments because they need to be able to talk to the headquarters in a quick way.
• Powering PoE Devices — Ideal for powering Wi-Fi access points, IP phones, and security cameras with PoE capabilities.
• Network Expansion Projects – This device is really useful when we need to add Ethernet ports to our system. This is because Network Expansion Projects give us connectivity.
• Retail & Hospitality — Supports point-of-sale systems and guest Wi-Fi with secure, segmented networks.
• Education and Campus Labs – It helps schools set up internet connections for their classrooms and labs. It uses something called VLANs to manage these connections.

Why Customers Need This Switch

Customers choose the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G because it delivers:

✔ High-performance network switching with robust throughput and power delivery
✔ Managed Layer 2/3 features for secure traffic segmentation and efficiency
✔ PoE+ support to power devices directly from the switch
✔ Easy integration and management with Cisco’s intuitive interfaces
✔ Reliable connectivity trusted in business and enterprise networks

This switch is an excellent foundational network component for any growing business or branch office environment — delivering performance, power, and flexibility in one compact package.