What it is
The Cisco Catalyst 1300-24P-4X is a managed switch offering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE and four 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, backed by limited lifetime hardware protection.
Who it's for
Designed for growing networks needing PoE support with higher-speed uplinks for backbone or data centre connections. This switch fits environments demanding greater bandwidth and power over Ethernet.
Why it's good
PoE on 24 ports allows powering network devices directly. The 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks provide faster data throughput and future-proofing, suitable for aggregating traffic to core switches or servers.
When to choose it
Consider this switch when you need PoE at edge locations but require 10 Gigabit uplinks to handle heavier network loads or tighter integration with high-speed infrastructure.
Please ask us to ensure this model fits your speed and power needs before ordering.