C1300-12XS Cisco Catalyst 1300-12XS Smart 12-Port Rack-Mount Switch

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The Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XS is a high-performance smart managed Layer 3 switch designed to provide secure, reliable, and scalable 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for modern business networks. Featuring ten dedicated 10 Gigabit SFP+ interfaces and two 10 Gigabit combo RJ-45/SFP+ ports, this rack-mountable switch delivers the bandwidth required for aggregation, server connectivity, storage networking, and high-speed enterprise access deployments.

Built as part of the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series, the C1300-12XS combines enterprise-class Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities with an intuitive web-based management interface, comprehensive security features, IPv4/IPv6 support, and advanced traffic management. Its compact 1U form factor makes it an excellent solution for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices, campus edge deployments, and data center top-of-rack environments requiring dependable 10GbE switching.

Key Features – Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XS

• Processor: ARM-based processor
• Memory: 1 GB DDR4 SDRAM
• Storage: 512 MB Flash Memory
• Controller: Integrated Layer 2/Layer 3 switching engine
• Networking / Ports:
  • 10 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports
  • 2 × 10 Gigabit RJ-45/SFP+ Combo ports
  • 1 × Gigabit Ethernet dedicated management port
• Power & Cooling:
  • Internal AC power supply
  • Active cooling system
• Management:
  • Web UI
  • CLI
  • SNMP
  • SSH
  • RMON
  • Single IP Management support
• Security:
  • IEEE 802.1X authentication
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)
  • Port Security
  • DHCP Snooping
  • IP Source Guard
  • IPv6 security features
• Form Factor:
  • 1U Rack-Mountable

Technical Specifications

• Processor Type: ARM Processor
• Chipset / Platform: Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series
• Memory Technology: 1 GB DDR4 SDRAM
• Storage Interface: 512 MB Flash Memory
• RAID Support: Not Applicable
• Expansion Slots: Fixed-port configuration (no expansion slots)
• Networking:
  • Layer 2 & Layer 3 switching
  • VLAN support
  • Static & Dynamic Routing
  • IPv4 / IPv6
  • Link Aggregation (LACP)
  • QoS
  • Multicast
  • STP/RSTP/MSTP
• I/O Ports:
  • 10 × 10G SFP+
  • 2 × 10G RJ45/SFP+ Combo
  • 1 × 1GbE Management Port
• Operating System Compatibility:
  • Browser-based management
  • CLI management
  • SNMP-based network management systems

Physical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U Rack-Mountable
• Weight:
  • 2.67 kg
  • 5.89 lbs
• Dimensions:
  • 268 × 300 × 43.94 mm (W × D × H)
  • 10.55 × 11.81 × 1.73 inches
• Rack Compatibility: Standard 19-inch equipment rack (1U)

Ideal For

• Enterprise branch offices
• SMB core and aggregation switching
• Data center top-of-rack deployments
• High-speed server connectivity
• Storage networking
• Campus distribution networks
• Virtualization infrastructure
• Fiber-based network backbones

Warranty & Support

• Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty
• Eligible for Cisco service and support offerings
• Compatible with Cisco support contracts and lifecycle services for enterprise deployments

FAQs – Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XS

1. Does the Cisco C1300-12XS support Layer 3 routing?

Yes. The switch supports advanced Layer 3 features including IPv4/IPv6 routing, enabling efficient inter-VLAN routing and network segmentation.

2. What network interfaces are included?

It provides 10 dedicated 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports, 2 combo 10 Gigabit RJ-45/SFP+ ports, and 1 dedicated Gigabit Ethernet management port.

3. Can the C1300-12XS be installed in a standard server rack?

Yes. It is a 1U rack-mountable switch designed for installation in standard 19-inch equipment racks.

4. What management options are available?

The switch supports an intuitive web interface, command-line interface (CLI), SNMP, SSH, and Single IP Management for centralized administration.

5. Does this switch support redundancy and enterprise security features?

Yes. It includes enterprise-grade security such as IEEE 802.1X authentication, ACLs, DHCP Snooping, IP Source Guard, and advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 protection mechanisms.

6. What deployment environments is the C1300-12XS best suited for?

The C1300-12XS is ideal for branch offices, enterprise aggregation, campus networks, data center top-of-rack installations, and high-speed fiber backbone deployments requiring reliable 10GbE connectivity.