Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Layer 3 Switch with 120W Power Budget
The Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G is an enterprise-class managed network switch designed for small and medium-sized businesses seeking high-performance, secure, and reliable connectivity. With 8 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports delivering up to 30W per port and a 120W total power budget, this switch powers IP phones, wireless access points, and security cameras through a single Ethernet cable. It also features 2 Gigabit SFP/RJ-45 combo uplink ports for flexible copper or fiber connectivity and Layer 3 switching for efficient inter-VLAN routing.
Enterprise-Grade Performance in a Compact Design
The C1300-8FP-2G delivers 20 Gbps switching capacity and 14.88 Mpps forwarding rate with non-blocking performance, ensuring fast and reliable data transmission across your network. Its fanless design ensures silent operation, making it ideal for deployment in offices, classrooms, retail stores, and other quiet environments outside the wiring closet.
Advanced Power over Ethernet
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8 Gigabit PoE+ Ports: Each port supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ standard, delivering up to 30W per port
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120W Total PoE Budget: Power multiple devices simultaneously including Wi-Fi access points, VoIP phones, and IP cameras
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Simplified Deployment: Eliminate the need for separate power supplies for connected devices
Layer 3 Routing and Advanced Features
The C1300-8FP-2G operates on customized Linux OS software with an intuitive dashboard that simplifies network setup. It supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with static routing, RIP v2, and policy-based routing for simplified network design. Advanced features include VLAN support with up to 4,093 VLAN IDs, link aggregation, QoS for traffic prioritization, and comprehensive IPv4 and IPv6 support.
Comprehensive Security Features
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802.1X Authentication: Controls network access with port-based authentication
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DHCP Snooping: Prevents rogue DHCP servers from distributing invalid addresses
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Dynamic ARP Inspection: Blocks address spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks
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IP Source Guard: Prevents IP spoofing attacks
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IPv6 First Hop Security: Extends advanced threat protection to IPv6 networks
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Access Control Lists: Up to 1,024 ACL rules for granular traffic control
Simple Management and Deployment
Managed through the Cisco Business Dashboard and Cisco Business mobile app, the C1300-8FP-2G provides step-by-step instructions to configure your network in minutes with no IT expertise required. The switch also supports web-based GUI, command-line interface (CLI), SNMP, and is compatible with Cisco DNA Center for advanced network automation. Front-panel stacking supports up to 8 switches for scalability.
Flexible Connectivity Options
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8 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 PoE+ Ports: Gigabit speed with power delivery
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2 × 1G Combo Ports: RJ-45 or SFP uplinks for copper or fiber connections
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USB Type-C Console Port: Modern console connectivity
Energy Efficiency
The C1300-8FP-2G is compliant with IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet, optimizing power usage to lower operational costs. The fanless design ensures silent operation while reducing power consumption.
What's in the Box
- Cisco Catalyst C1300-8FP-2G Switch
- Power cord or adapter
- USB Type-C cable
- Mounting hardware (rack mount kit sold separately for 8-port models)
Full Specifications
Interfaces and Ports
| Total Ports |
10 |
| Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports |
8 × 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (PoE+) |
| Uplink Ports |
2 × Gigabit RJ-45/SFP Combo |
| Console Port |
USB Type-C |
Performance
| Switching Capacity |
20 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
14.88 Mpps |
| Packet Buffer |
1.5 MB (shared) |
| MAC Address Table |
16,000 entries |
| VLAN IDs |
4,093 |
| Link Aggregation Groups |
8 |
| ACL Rules |
1,024 |
| Priority Queues |
8 |
Power over Ethernet
| PoE Standard |
IEEE 802.3af (PoE), IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| PoE Power per Port |
Up to 30W |
| Total PoE Budget |
120W |
Layer 3 Features
| Routing |
Static IP routing, RIP v2, Policy-based routing (PBR) |
| IPv4 Routes (Static) |
Up to 990 |
| IPv4 Interfaces |
128 |
| IPv6 Support |
Yes |
Management
| Management Interfaces |
Cisco Business Dashboard, Cisco Business mobile app, Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, RMON, Telnet, SSH, SSH-2 |
| Network Automation |
Cisco DNA Center compatible, Network Plug and Play |
| Stacking |
Front-panel hardware stacking up to 8 switches |
| Dual Image Support |
Yes (minimal downtime upgrades) |
Security Features
| Access Control |
802.1X authentication, MAC address authentication, Port security, Web authentication |
| Threat Protection |
DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP inspection (DAI), IP Source Guard, IP-MAC-Port Binding (IPMB) |
| IPv6 Security |
IPv6 First Hop Security, ND inspection, RA guard, DHCPv6 guard |
| ACL Support |
1,024 ACL rules |
Protocols
| Spanning Tree |
STP, RSTP (IEEE 802.1w), MSTP (IEEE 802.1s), PVST+, RPVST+ |
| Multicast |
IGMP, IGMP v2, IGMP v3, IGMP snooping, IGMP querier, IGMP proxy, MLD, MLD v2, MVR |
| QoS |
8 priority queues, WRR, ToS/DSCP support |
| VLAN |
802.1Q VLAN, Private VLAN, Voice VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, MAC-based VLAN, Guest VLAN, Q-in-Q tunneling |
Power
| Input Voltage |
100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption |
145.44W at 110V / 141.80W at 220V (idle) |
| Energy Efficiency |
IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet |
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
268 × 272 × 44 mm (10.6 × 10.7 × 1.7 in) |
| Weight |
Approximately 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs) |
| Cooling |
Fanless (passive cooling) |
| Mounting |
Desktop, DIN rail mountable, rack-mountable (optional kit) |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
Processor and Memory
| CPU |
ARM dual-core up to 1.4 GHz |
| Memory |
1 GB DDR4 |
| Flash Storage |
512 MB |
Warranty and Support
| Warranty |
Limited lifetime hardware warranty |
| Technical Support |
Complimentary 1-year technical support |
What's in the Box
| Package Contents |
Switch, power cord or adapter, USB Type-C cable, mounting hardware |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
