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Switching capacity delivers 20 Gbps of nonblocking throughput across C1300-8T-E-2G. Forwarding rate delivers 14.88 Mpps with 64-byte packets at wire speed. DRAM supplies 1 GB DDR4 for control-plane operation. Flash provides 1 GB SLC storage for firmware images and configuration files. The 1.5 MB packet buffer dynamically shares memory across all ports. Jumbo frames reach 9000 bytes for larger Ethernet payloads. MAC table storage holds 16000 addresses for Layer 2 address learning. VLAN operation spans up to 4094 VLANs with 802.1Q tagging and private VLANs. STP, RSTP, MSTP, PVST+, and RPVST+ manage loop prevention across bridged topologies. LACP forms IEEE 802.3ad aggregated links across up to 8 groups. RIP v2 delivers dynamic IPv4 routing, and PBR directs traffic by IPv4 or IPv6 ACL next hop. CIDR enables classless route handling across routed interfaces and VLAN interfaces. Dual images allow firmware updates with minimal network downtime. HTTP, HTTPS, CLI, SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, SSH, Telnet, SCP, TFTP, RMON, and syslog manage administration.
The switch serves access-tier connectivity for small business offices, branch sites, classrooms, retail spaces, and distributed workgroups. Access links connect workstations, servers, wireless APs, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and IoT endpoints. The 1U rack profile fits standard network cabinets and edge closets with ordered cable presentation. Local switching keeps endpoint traffic close to users and nearby devices. Buy C1300-8T-E-2G from ORM Systems in new and certified refurbished condition. ORM Systems certifies refurbished stock with inspection, functional testing, and verified configuration reset before resale. Certified refurbished inventory gives procurement teams tested hardware for lifecycle replacements and spare-unit coverage. ORM Systems sales support confirms quantities before purchase order processing. Check price online from ORM Systems for immediate purchasing and confirmed stock availability. Order C1300-8T-E-2G through ORM Systems for direct procurement and reseller-backed fulfillment. Request bulk quotation from ORM Systems for enterprise rollouts, multi-site refreshes, and volume buyers.
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The C1300-8T-E-2G sits at the access layer for a small 1G copper endpoint group, using its eight 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports for wired clients, printers, and local infrastructure interfaces. The two 1G RJ-45/SFP combo ports run as 802.1Q trunks toward the upstream switch, with VLANs separating endpoint, services, and management traffic. 802.1X, port security, and ACLs enforce admission and traffic rules at the port edge. The access segment gains controlled Layer 2 attachment with defined VLAN boundaries and authenticated endpoint entry.
At an access-to-distribution boundary, the Cisco Catalyst 1300 8-port switch aggregates a small set of copper access links and presents a controlled 1G uplink pair to the distribution layer. The C1300-8T-E-2G uses its combo uplink ports for either short copper handoff or SFP fiber handoff, matching the media already deployed in the rack. LACP groups paired uplinks where the upstream design supports it, while RSTP or MSTP protects alternate Layer 2 paths. The distribution handoff receives tagged VLAN traffic without unmanaged switching between access and core paths.
Within a management plane segment, the switch connects up to eight 1G copper management interfaces from routers, firewalls, storage controllers, or server platforms to a dedicated management VLAN. Administrators manage the C1300-8T-E-2G over SSH, HTTPS, SNMP, or Cisco Business Dashboard while ACLs restrict which management stations reach device interfaces. One or both combo ports uplink the management VLAN to a bastion, firewall, or management aggregation switch over copper or SFP media. The result is a separated control network with predictable reachability for device administration.
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| Depth | 11 inches | 12 inches | 11.8 inches | 8 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 32 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Form Factor | Desktop / Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite | LAN Lite |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 | Layer 2 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | C1300-8T-E-2G | C1300-16P-4X | C1300-24XT | C1300-24T-4X |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair | Twisted Pair | Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 8 Ports | 16 Ports | 24 Ports | 24 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Under 12 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | POE+ | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 8 Ethernet ports and 2 uplink ports | N/A | 24 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 x 10G SFP+ ports | 24 Ethernet ports and 4 modular uplink slots |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 125W | 50W | N/A |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco C1300-8T-E-2G | Cisco Catalyst C1300-16P-4X Switch | Cisco Catalyst 1300-24XT Switch | C1300-24T-4X Managed Gigabit Ethernet Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | No | No | No | No |
| SFP Ports | 2 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 16 Gbps | 56 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 56 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 32 Gbps | 112 Gbps | 256 Gbps | 112 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G | 10G | 10G | 10G |
| Weight | 7 lbs | 10 lbs | 11 lbs | 7 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Fully managed excellence. The L3 features provide advanced control for our small office.
Compact and powerful. The 10G combo ports offer fantastic flexibility for high-speed links.
Solid Cisco Catalyst performance. Versatile management options in a small 8-port desktop form.
Excellent L2/L3 capability. A robust and reliable switch for specialized networking tasks securely.
High-quality managed switch. Consistent throughput and stable performance for our critical data links.
Top-tier 1300 series. The interface is intuitive and the routing features are excellent.
Reliable and fast. Perfect for edge deployments needing full management and 10G uplinks.
Exceptional build quality. Provides professional grade networking in a very compact, sturdy chassis.
No, this model does not provide Power over Ethernet; PoE variants are available in the wider Catalyst 1300 portfolio.
The Cisco C1300-8T-E-2G is an 8-port Gigabit managed switch from the Cisco Catalyst 1300 series. It provides 8 RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet access ports and 2 combo SFP/RJ-45 Gigabit uplink ports, giving a total of 10 managed Gigabit ports. The C1300-8T-E-2G is rack-mountable and supports full Layer 2 management, making it a practical and cost-effective switch for small business and branch office deployments.
C1300 identifies the Cisco Catalyst 1300 managed switch series. 8T indicates 8 copper Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports. E is a hardware variant identifier in Cisco's Catalyst 1300 naming. 2G indicates 2 Gigabit uplink ports, each a combo slot accepting either a Cisco 1G SFP fibre module or a copper RJ-45 connection. The switch provides 10 total Gigabit-capable managed ports in a rack-mountable 1U chassis.
The Cisco Catalyst 1300 series is Cisco's current-generation managed switch line for small and medium-sized businesses. It provides Layer 2 management features including VLANs, QoS, link aggregation, RSTP, and security functions, delivered via a web-based GUI and CLI. The Catalyst 1300 series is the successor to the Cisco CBS350 series and is Cisco's recommended SMB managed switch platform for new deployments as of 2024 onwards.
The C1300-8T-E-2G is a Layer 2 managed switch. It does not support Layer 3 routing features such as inter-VLAN routing or dynamic routing protocols like OSPF or EIGRP. For routing between VLANs, a separate Layer 3 switch or router upstream is required. Within Layer 2, the C1300-8T-E-2G provides comprehensive management for VLANs, spanning tree, link aggregation, QoS, and port-level security.
The C1300-8T-E-2G has 10 ports in total: 8 dedicated Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 access ports for connecting end devices, and 2 combo uplink ports that each accept either a 1G SFP fibre module or a copper RJ-45 connection. Only one medium per combo port can be active at a time. The 2 combo uplinks are used to connect to an upstream switch, router, or firewall.
The C1300-8T-E-2G has a switching capacity of 20 Gbps, delivering non-blocking full-duplex performance across all 10 Gigabit ports simultaneously. The forwarding rate is approximately 14.88 Mpps at 64-byte packet sizes. This ensures the switch handles line-rate traffic on all ports at the same time without internal bottlenecks, making it suitable for SMB environments where concurrent active traffic across all ports is expected.
The C1300-8T-E-2G supports IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging with up to 256 active VLANs from a pool of 4,096 VLAN IDs. This allows segmentation of traffic types such as data, voice, management, and guest networks on the same physical switch. Voice VLAN, VLAN-based QoS, and VLAN access control lists are all supported, making the switch appropriate for multi-service SMB LAN deployments where traffic isolation between user groups is required.
The C1300-8T-E-2G is managed via a web-based GUI and a CLI accessible over SSH or Telnet. It supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3, RMON, and both IPv4 and IPv6 management. Additional capabilities include port mirroring for traffic analysis, LLDP and LLDP-MED for device discovery, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, port security, and integration with Cisco Business Dashboard for centralised management of multiple Catalyst 1300 devices from one interface.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G supports IEEE 802.3ad LACP link aggregation, allowing multiple physical ports to be combined into a single logical link for increased bandwidth and uplink redundancy. Link aggregation groups are configured via the web management interface or CLI. LACP is useful for bonding the two combo uplinks together for a 2G active/active uplink to an upstream switch, or for aggregating access ports toward a server with a dual-port NIC.
The C1300-8T-E-2G is used as a managed access layer switch for small offices, branch locations, and SMB environments where VLAN segmentation, traffic prioritisation, and port-level security are required without a large or complex switch. It connects up to 8 wired end devices and provides 2 uplinks to a router, firewall, or larger upstream switch, making it a complete edge switching solution for sites with modest wired device counts.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G is designed for small business deployments. It provides the core managed features small businesses typically need: VLAN segmentation to separate departments or device types, QoS for voice and video traffic, security features including port security and DHCP snooping, and web-based management that does not require advanced CLI expertise. It delivers Cisco quality and feature depth at a scale and price point appropriate for SMB environments.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G is a standard access layer switch. It connects end-user devices at the edge while its 2 combo uplinks connect to a distribution switch, core switch, or router above it in the hierarchy. It supports 802.1Q trunk ports on the uplinks for VLAN tagging, and RSTP and MSTP for loop prevention. This makes it fully compatible with standard layered network designs in SMB and branch environments.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G is designed for rack mounting and ships with rack-mount brackets included. It occupies a 1U slot in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. It can also be used as a desktop switch where a rack is not available. Rack mounting is standard practice in wiring closets and server rooms where physical organisation and cable management are priorities, and the included brackets make this straightforward without additional hardware purchases.
Any device with a Gigabit or standard Ethernet RJ-45 port can connect to the 8 access ports on the C1300-8T-E-2G, including desktop computers, laptops, IP phones, printers, NAS units, servers, and wireless access points. The switch auto-negotiates speed and duplex at 10/100/1000 Mbps on all copper ports. The 2 combo uplinks connect to upstream network infrastructure such as a router, firewall, or aggregation switch.
The 2 combo uplink ports on the C1300-8T-E-2G accept Cisco 1G SFP modules. Compatible options include the GLC-SX-MMD for multimode fibre up to 550 metres, the GLC-LH-SMD for single-mode fibre up to 10 kilometres, and the GLC-TE for copper connections up to 100 metres. When a Cisco SFP module is inserted, the RJ-45 side of that combo port deactivates. Only Cisco-encoded SFP modules should be used to avoid unsupported transceiver warnings.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G integrates with Cisco Business Dashboard, which provides centralised management and monitoring of multiple Cisco SMB devices from a single web interface. Cisco FindIT Network Manager is also supported. These tools allow IT managers to push configuration updates, view device status, and receive alerts across multiple C1300-8T-E-2G units deployed at one or more sites without logging into each switch individually via its local web interface.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G uses standard Ethernet protocols and is compatible with upstream equipment from other vendors. IEEE 802.1Q VLAN trunking, LACP, RSTP, and LLDP are all standards-based and interoperate correctly with compliant equipment from HPE, Juniper, Fortinet, and others. Cisco-specific management features such as Business Dashboard will not function with non-Cisco upstream devices, but the data plane operates normally in mixed-vendor environments.
The only meaningful difference is PoE. The C1300-8P-E-2G provides PoE+ (802.3at) on all 8 access ports with a total power budget for powering IP phones, access points, and IP cameras. The C1300-8T-E-2G has the same port layout and management capabilities but no PoE support. If any connected device needs power over Ethernet, the C1300-8P-E-2G is the correct model. If all devices have their own power supply, the C1300-8T-E-2G is the more economical choice.
The C1300-16T-2G doubles the access port count to 16 RJ-45 Gigabit ports while retaining the same 2 combo uplinks and identical management capabilities. Choose the C1300-8T-E-2G for small offices with 8 or fewer wired devices where a compact form factor is preferred. Choose the C1300-16T-2G when more than 8 access connections are required at the same location. Both models offer the same Cisco Catalyst 1300 management feature set.
The C1300-8T-E-2G is the current generation successor to the CBS350-8T-E-2G. Both share the same port configuration: 8 copper Gigabit ports and 2 combo uplinks, with identical Layer 2 management capabilities. The Catalyst 1300 series introduced updated hardware and an improved management platform under the refreshed Catalyst brand identity. For new purchases, the C1300-8T-E-2G is recommended. The CBS350-8T-E-2G remains available in refurbished condition and performs all the same core switching functions.
Choose the C1300-8T-E-2G if you need VLANs, QoS for voice or video traffic, port-level security, or visibility into network activity through SNMP or the management interface. An unmanaged switch is appropriate only when simple plug-and-play connectivity is the sole requirement with no traffic segmentation or control needed. For any environment with IP phones, multiple departments, guest Wi-Fi, or security compliance requirements, the C1300-8T-E-2G is the appropriate choice.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G is available in both new and certified refurbished condition from ORM Systems. Refurbished units are tested before dispatch to confirm all ports function correctly, the management interface is accessible, and the switch initialises without hardware errors. Refurbished Catalyst 1300 switches are a cost-effective option for SMB deployments where Cisco hardware quality is required at a lower upfront cost.
Pricing for the C1300-8T-E-2G varies by condition and order quantity. ORM Systems offers competitive pricing on new and refurbished stock, with bulk order discounts available. For the current price, check the C1300-8T-E-2G product page on ormsystems.com or contact the ORM Systems sales team for a formal quote, particularly for multi-unit orders covering multiple branch locations or a small business network rollout.
Yes, the C1300-8T-E-2G is a current Cisco product, part of the actively supported Catalyst 1300 series. As the current generation SMB managed switch from Cisco, it receives ongoing firmware updates and security patches. ORM Systems stocks both new and refurbished units. Purchasing a current-generation product also ensures continued Cisco software support throughout the product lifecycle, which is important for a managed network device.
Yes, ORM Systems accepts bulk orders for the C1300-8T-E-2G and provides volume pricing for larger quantities. Multi-site SMB rollouts and branch office deployments commonly require the same switch model across multiple locations. Contact the ORM Systems sales team or use the bulk quotation form on the product page with your total quantity, delivery locations, and project timeline for a tailored pricing proposal.
Lead times for the C1300-8T-E-2G depend on current stock availability and delivery destination. ORM Systems ships from UK, USA, UAE, and Netherlands locations, supporting fast regional fulfilment. In-stock units are dispatched promptly. For volume orders or installation-critical timelines, confirm stock levels and lead times with the ORM Systems sales team before placing the order to ensure your project schedule can be met.
New Cisco C1300-8T-E-2G units are covered by the Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty, which is standard across the Catalyst 1300 series. Refurbished units from ORM Systems carry the ORM Systems warranty against hardware defects identified after delivery. For specific warranty terms and conditions applicable to your order, check the product listing on ormsystems.com or contact ORM Systems directly before purchasing.
Yes, refurbished C1300-8T-E-2G units at ORM Systems are tested before dispatch. Testing confirms all physical ports function correctly, the web management interface and CLI are accessible, the switch boots cleanly, and no hardware faults are present. This process ensures the switch performs correctly in a production environment from day one without unexpected failures after installation.
The Cisco C1300-8T-E-2G meets FCC Class A, CE, and RoHS compliance standards. It is UL listed and carries IPv6 Ready certification, which confirms correct IPv6 data plane and management plane operation. These certifications make it suitable for deployment in regulated business, education, and public sector environments in the UK, EU, and US that require certified networking equipment from a recognised manufacturer.
Connect the switch to power and plug a computer into any of the 8 RJ-45 access ports. Open a browser and navigate to the switch's default management IP address, typically 192.168.1.254, or obtain it via DHCP if a DHCP server is present. Log in using the default credentials printed on the switch label. A setup wizard guides you through initial configuration including IP settings, admin password, and VLAN configuration for your environment.
No, the C1300-8T-E-2G does not require a separate software licence. All Layer 2 management features including VLANs, QoS, RSTP, LACP, port security, and DHCP snooping are included in the standard firmware at no additional cost. Cisco Catalyst 1300 switches ship with full feature access enabled from the factory, so no licence activation steps are required before the switch is fully operational.
The C1300-8T-E-2G ships with rack-mount brackets and screws included, so no additional mounting hardware needs to be purchased. A patch cable for the uplink connection and the appropriate SFP module if using the fibre uplink option are the only additional items typically needed for installation. A power cable appropriate for your region may also be required depending on the country of delivery and the socket type in your rack.
The C1300-8T-E-2G is available from ORM Systems at ormsystems.com. ORM Systems is a UK-based B2
Yes, ORM Systems ships the C1300-8T-E-2G internationally from fulfilment locations in the UK, USA, UAE, and Netherlands. This supports customers across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and other regions with shorter lead times than single-location resellers. Contact the ORM Systems sales team for region-specific delivery timelines and to confirm any import documentation requirements before placing an international order.