General Specifications ### Device Characteristics ? Type: Managed Switch with 48 Ports, Layer 3 ? Mounting Style: Rack-mountable ? Network Standard: Gigabit Ethernet ? Port Configuration: 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+), 4 x Gigabit SFP ### Power Details ? Power Over Ethernet (PoE): PoE+ ? PoE Budget: 375 Watts ### Performance Metrics ? Forwarding Rate: 77.38 Mpps (64 Byte Packets) ? Switching Capacity: 104 Gbps ### Capacity and Features ? Maximum MSTP Instances: 8 ? Maximum RPVST+ Instances: 126 ? Link Aggregation Groups: 8 ? Link Aggregation Ports: 8 ? VLAN IDs Supported: 4093 ? IGMP Multicast Groups: 2000 ? IPv4 Routes (Static): Up to 990 ? IPv4 Interfaces: 128 ? ACL Rules: 1024 ? Priority Queues: 8 ? Packet Buffer Size: 3 MB ? MAC Address Table Size: 16,000 Entries ? Jumbo Frame Support: 9000 Bytes ### Routing Protocols ? RIP-2 ? IGMPv2, IGMP, IGMPv3 ? Static IP Routing ? Policy-based Routing (PBR) ? MLDv2, MLD ? CIDR ? MSTP, RSTP, STP ? Bonjour ### Management Protocols ? SNMP, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3 ? RMON ? Telnet, SSH, SSH-2 ? HTTP, HTTPS ? TFTP ? CLI, SCP ? ICMP, DHCP, RADIUS, SYSLOG ### Security and Features ? BootP Support ? VLAN Support ? IGMP Snooping ? DOS Attack Prevention ? Port Mirroring ? DiffServ Support ? Broadcast Storm Control ? Multicast Storm Control ? Unicast Storm Control ? SFlow ? DHCP Snooping ? DHCP Server ? MLD Snooping ? Port Security ? ARP Inspection ? MAC Address Authentication ? Protocol-based VLANs ? Zero-touch Deployment ? Energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) ? DSCP-based CoS ? Loopback Detection ? QoS ? Dynamic Routing ? IPv4 and IPv6 Dual Stack ### Compliance and Standards ? IEEE 802.3 Series ? IEEE 802.1 Series ? IEEE 802.3ad (LACP) ### Hardware Specifications ? Processor: ARM 1.4 GHz ? RAM: 1 GB DDR4 SDRAM ? Flash Memory: 512 MB ? Status Indicators: System, PoE, Link/Activity/Speed ### Connectivity Options ? 48 x 10/100/1000 Base-T (PoE+) RJ-45 ? 4 x 1000BASE-X SFP ? 1 x Console RJ-45 ? 1 x USB-C Console ### Power Specifications ? Power Device: Internal Power Supply ? Voltage Required: AC 100-240 V (50 – 60 Hz) ## Ports The Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch is equipped with an impressive 48 ports, making it a versatile and powerful networking solution for businesses of all sizes. Whether you need to connect multiple devices, expand your network, or enhance your data transfer capabilities, the abundance of ports on this switch ensures that you have all the connectivity options you need. ### Enhanced Connectivity With 48 ports at your disposal, you can easily connect a wide range of devices such as computers, printers, servers, IP phones, and wireless access points. This allows you to create a robust and reliable network infrastructure that supports seamless communication and collaboration among employees and departments. Furthermore, the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch offers Power over Ethernet (PoE) functionality on all 48 ports. This means that you can power compatible devices directly through the Ethernet cable, eliminating the need for separate power cables and adapters. This not only simplifies the installation process but also helps reduce clutter and improve cable management within your network environment. #### Flexibility and Scalability The 48 ports on this network switch provide you with the flexibility to expand your network as your business grows. Whether you need to add more devices or accommodate higher data traffic, the ample number of ports ensures that you have room for future expansion without the need for additional hardware investments. Furthermore, the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch supports VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) capabilities. This allows you to segment your network into different virtual networks, providing enhanced security, performance, and manageability. With multiple VLANs, you can isolate sensitive data or specific user groups while maintaining seamless connectivity and efficient data transfer across your network. ##### Improved Performance and Efficiency The 48 ports on this network switch offer Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, providing high-speed data transfer capabilities of up to 1000 Mbps. This ensures that your network can handle demanding applications, large file transfers, and multimedia streaming without experiencing bottlenecks or slowdowns. In addition, the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch features advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities. This allows you to prioritize network traffic based on specific applications, ensuring that critical data or real-time communication receive the necessary bandwidth and are not affected by other less demanding traffic. This results in improved performance, reduced latency, and enhanced user experience. ## SFP Slots Another notable feature of the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch is its 4 SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) slots. These slots provide additional connectivity options and expandability for your network infrastructure. ### Flexible Fiber Connectivity The SFP slots allow you to connect the switch to fiber optic cables, enabling long-distance data transmission and offering increased flexibility in network design. Fiber optic cables offer higher bandwidth and longer reach compared to traditional copper cables, making them ideal for connecting remote locations or devices that require high-speed data transfer. By utilizing the SFP slots, you can easily incorporate fiber optic connections into your network without the need for separate fiber switches or media converters. This simplifies your network architecture, reduces complexity, and minimizes the number of devices required for your network setup. #### Redundancy and Resiliency The 4 SFP slots on this network switch also provide redundancy options for your network infrastructure. By connecting multiple fiber links to different SFP slots, you can create a redundant network path. In the event of a link failure or network congestion, the switch can automatically switch to an alternate path, ensuring uninterrupted network connectivity and minimizing downtime. Furthermore, the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch supports Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), which allows you to combine multiple SFP ports into a single logical interface. This not only increases the available bandwidth but also provides redundancy by distributing traffic across multiple links. In case one link fails, the traffic is automatically redirected to the remaining active links, ensuring continuous network operation. ##### Scalability and Future-Proofing The 4 SFP slots on this network switch offer scalability and future-proofing for your network infrastructure. As your bandwidth requirements increase or as technology advances, you can easily upgrade your network by replacing existing SFP modules with higher-capacity modules. This allows you to adapt to changing business needs without having to replace the entire switch, saving both time and cost. In addition, the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch supports various SFP module types, including multimode and single-mode fiber modules. This ensures compatibility with different fiber optic cable types and allows you to choose the most suitable module for your specific network requirements. In conclusion, the Cisco Catalyst 1300-48P-4G Network Switch offers 48 ports and 4 SFP slots, providing enhanced connectivity, flexibility, scalability, and performance for your network infrastructure. Whether you need to connect multiple devices, expand your network, or incorporate fiber optic connections, this switch has the features and capabilities to meet your business needs.