Cisco C1300-16P-2G Catalyst 1300 16-Port GE

Cisco Catalyst C1300-16P-2G is a fully-managed gigabit Ethernet switch tailored for small to medium-sized business and branch-office installations. It provides 16 × 10/100/1000 PoE+ ports, plus 2 × 1 Gb SFP uplink ports, delivering both data connectivity and power to network devices such as wireless access points, IP cameras and VoIP phones. With enterprise-grade Layer 2/3 functionality, quiet fanless operation and compact rack-mount design, this switch offers robust performance and flexibility in demanding environments.

Product Features

16 Gigabit PoE+ Ports

Supports 16 RJ-45 ports delivering full gigabit speeds and the capability to power connected PoE/PoE+ devices, reducing the need for separate power supplies.

2 × Gigabit SFP Uplink Ports

Offers two dedicated SFP uplink ports (1 Gb) for fibre or longer-reach links, enabling flexible backbone or inter-switch connectivity.

Enterprise-Grade Managed Networking

Includes full Layer 2 and basic Layer 3 features such as VLANs, link aggregation (LACP), IPv6 support, ACLs, DHCP snooping and dynamic ARP inspection, making it suitable for business-critical deployments.

Fanless Quiet Design & Compact Form Factor

Designed for noise-sensitive environments, the fanless chassis reduces sound output and supports desktop or 1U rack mounting — ideal for office, classroom or tele-work settings.

PoE-Power Budget for Connected Devices

Equipped to supply PoE power across all downlink ports, it has a total PoE budget that supports powering multiple devices simultaneously while keeping network infrastructure simplified.

Product Specifications

• Model: C1300-16P-2G
• Ports:
  • 16 × 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 (PoE+)
  • 2 × 1 Gb SFP uplink ports
• PoE+ Budget: ~120 W total for the PoE ports
• Switching Capacity: ~36 Gb/s
• Forwarding Rate: ~26.78 Mpps (64-byte packets)
• Packet Buffer: 1.5 MB
• Dimensions: 268 × 297 × 44 mm (~10.56″ × 11.69″ × 1.73″)
• Weight: ~2.38 kg (≈5.25 lb)
• Operating Temperature: –5 °C to 50 °C (23 °F to 122 °F)
• Fanless operation (quiet performance)