The Cisco C1300-12XS is a Catalyst 1300 Series managed switch with 10 x 10G SFP+ + 1 x GE management port ports and 2 x 10G copper/SFP+ combo uplinks. It is designed for small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices that need fully managed Layer 3 switching.
Key features
- 10 x 10G SFP+ + 1 x GE management port ports plus 2 x 10G copper/SFP+ combo uplinks
- 240 Gbps switching capacity and 178.57 Mpps forwarding rate
- Data-only model (no PoE)
- Layer 3 routing with static routes and RIPv2
- 1 fan design with internal power supply
Specifications
| Access ports | 10 x 10G SFP+ + 1 x GE management port |
|---|---|
| Uplinks | 2 x 10G copper/SFP+ combo |
| PoE | Not supported |
| Switching capacity | 240 Gbps |
| Forwarding rate | 178.57 Mpps |
| Layer | Layer 3 (static routing, RIPv2, policy-based routing, DHCP server/relay) |
| Stacking | Up to 8 units via 10G ports (with C1300-12XS/24XS/24XT) |
| Management | Web UI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Cisco Business Dashboard, Cisco Business mobile app |
| Form factor | 1RU rack-mountable, 1 fan |
| Power supply | Internal, 100-240 V AC |
| License | None required |
| Operating temperature | 23 to 122 F (-5 to 50 C) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10.55 x 1.73 x 11.81 in |
| Weight | 5.89 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty with return-to-factory replacement |
Frequently asked questions
Is the power supply internal or external?
The C1300-12XS uses an internal 100-240 V AC power supply.
Does it support PoE?
No, it is a data-only model without PoE.
Can it be stacked?
Yes, up to 8 units in a stack using 10G interfaces; only switches of the same stacking family can be stacked together.
Source: official Cisco datasheet.
Limited lifetime warranty with return-to-factory replacement
- Access ports:
- 10 x 10G SFP+ + 1 x GE management port
- Uplinks:
- 2 x 10G copper/SFP+ combo
- PoE:
- Not supported
- Switching capacity:
- 240 Gbps
- Layer:
- Layer 3 (static routing, RIPv2, policy-based routing, DHCP server/relay)
- Stacking:
- Up to 8 units via 10G ports (with C1300-12XS/24XS/24XT)
- Management:
- Web UI, CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, Cisco Business Dashboard, Cisco Business mobile app
- Form factor:
- 1RU rack-mountable, 1 fan
- Power supply:
- Internal, 100-240 V AC
- License:
- None required
