Cisco Catalyst 1300 C1300-24XTS 24-Port 10G Managed Switch
The Cisco Catalyst 1300 C1300-24XTS is a rack-mountable Layer 3 managed switch engineered for small and medium-sized business networks demanding reliable, high-speed connectivity. This 10G Ethernet switch combines 12 10 Gigabit copper ports and 12 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, delivering flexible 10G connectivity for bandwidth-intensive workloads. With 480 Gbps switching capacity and enterprise-grade management features, the C1300-24XTS supports scalable access, aggregation, and edge deployments across growing networks.
Key Features
- 12 × 10 Gigabit RJ45 copper ports for direct high-speed connectivity
- 12 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports for flexible fiber or DAC uplink options
- 480 Gbps switching fabric for non-blocking performance
- Dedicated Gigabit Ethernet management port for out-of-band administration
- Layer 3 routing capabilities for advanced network segmentation
- Rack-mountable form factor for space-efficient data center deployment
- Advanced QoS and traffic management for mission-critical applications
- Comprehensive security features including ACLs and port security
- Redundant power supply support for high availability
- Cisco IOS XE operating system for consistent network management
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco |
| Product Series |
Catalyst 1300 |
| Model Number |
C1300-24XTS |
| Port Configuration |
12 × 10GbE RJ45 + 12 × 10GbE SFP+ |
| Management Port |
1 × Gigabit Ethernet |
| Switching Capacity |
480 Gbps |
| Throughput |
360 Mpps |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2/3 Managed |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mountable (1U) |
| Operating System |
Cisco IOS XE |
| Power Consumption |
Typical 400W (with redundancy support) |
| Temperature Range |
0°C to 40°C operating |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Catalyst 1300 C1300-24XTS best used for?
The C1300-24XTS is ideal for SMB networks, branch offices, and edge deployments requiring high-bandwidth 10G connectivity. It excels in environments with demanding data center traffic, virtualization workloads, and storage area networks (SANs) where 10 Gigabit performance is essential.
Can I mix copper and fiber connections on this 10G switch?
Yes. The C1300-24XTS provides both 10 Gigabit RJ45 copper ports and 10 Gigabit SFP+ slots, allowing you to deploy copper for short-distance connections and fiber (or direct-attach cables) for longer runs or uplinks—all on the same managed switch.
Does this Layer 3 managed switch support VLAN and routing?
Absolutely. As a Layer 3 managed switch, the C1300-24XTS supports VLANs, inter-VLAN routing, static and dynamic routing protocols, and advanced QoS policies—giving you enterprise-grade network segmentation and traffic control for growing businesses.
What management options are available for the Catalyst 1300?
The switch supports Cisco IOS XE CLI management, web-based GUI, SNMP monitoring, and integration with Cisco DNA Center for centralized network management and automation across your infrastructure.
