Managed switch Cisco Catalyst C1300-48MGP-4X L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet PoE

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-48MGP-4X is a managed L2/L3 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices. It provides 32 Gigabit RJ-45 ports with PoE support, a switching capacity of 224 Gbit/s, and a MAC address table of 16,000 entries. The switch runs a customized Linux-based OS with an intuitive dashboard for simplified setup and includes advanced networking and security features suitable for deployment in wiring closets and small data closets.

Advantages

The Cisco Catalyst C1300-48MGP-4X combines Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities in a compact managed switch with Power over Ethernet on Gigabit ports, enabling centralized power delivery for connected devices. It offers a high switching capacity for its class, broad IEEE networking standard support for compatibility and redundancy, and a sizeable MAC address table for dense deployments. The device is built to deliver secure connectivity and an easy-to-use management interface while maintaining an affordable profile for SMBs.

Suitable for

• Small and medium-sized business access layer switching
• Branch offices requiring Layer 3 routing and managed features
• Powering IP phones, wireless access points, and PoE cameras
• Wiring-closet and small data-closet deployments

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco Catalyst C1300-48MGP-4X (MPN: C1300-48MGP-4X)
• Switch type: Managed L2/L3
• Ports: 32 × Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45 with PoE support
• Switching capacity: 224 Gbit/s
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Networking standards: IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.3az, 802.3ad, 802.3ae, 802.3af, 802.3at, 802.3an, 802.3x; IEEE 802.1x, 802.1w, 802.1s, 802.1ab, 802.1Q, 802.1D
• Colour: Grey
• Weight: 5.83 kg

How to use

Mount the switch in a wiring closet or rack following standard installation guidelines and connect uplink and access devices to the RJ-45 Gigabit ports. Use the built-in dashboard on the customized Linux OS to perform initial configuration, assign PoE settings, configure VLANs, and enable Layer 3 routing as required. Integrate the switch into existing network management systems and apply security policies such as 802.1x authentication and access control lists through the management interface.

Recommendations

Place the switch in a temperature-controlled rack or cabinet with adequate ventilation, use quality Cat5e/Cat6 cabling for Gigabit links, and ensure a UPS or power redundancy if powering critical PoE devices. Regularly update the device firmware via Cisco-recommended procedures and monitor MAC table and port utilization to plan capacity and avoid congestion.