Managed Switch Cisco Catalyst 1300-8T-E-2G 8 Port GE L2

The Cisco Catalyst 1300-8T-E-2G is a managed network switch offering eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports and Layer 2 switching capabilities. Designed for small business deployments, it provides an intuitive web dashboard, a console port for management, a 16,000-entry MAC address table and a switching capacity of 20 Gbit/s. The switch supports common IEEE networking standards and PoE functionality for flexible device connectivity.

Advantages

The Catalyst 1300-8T-E-2G delivers reliable, fully managed connectivity with Layer 2 feature support, a compact form factor and straightforward web-based management. Its 8 Gigabit ports and 20 Gbit/s switching capacity enable stable local network performance, while the 16,000 MAC address table supports typical small business endpoint counts. Compliance with multiple IEEE standards ensures interoperability with existing infrastructure.

Suitable for

• Small office LAN aggregation and endpoint connectivity
• Voice and video endpoints requiring Gigabit access and PoE support
• Branch office or retail locations needing managed switching
• Networks requiring Layer 2 features such as VLANs and link aggregation

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco Catalyst 1300-8T-E-2G (C1300-8T-E-2G)
• Ports: 8 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) RJ-45
• Management: Fully managed with web dashboard and console port
• MAC address table: 16,000 entries
• Switching capacity: 20 Gbit/s
• Standards: IEEE 802.1s, 802.3z, 802.3x, 802.3u, 802.3ad, 802.3ab, 802.1x, 802.1w, 802.1p, 802.1Q, 802.1D
• Weight: 1.39 kg
• Colour: Grey

How to use

Install the switch in a ventilated location and connect power according to the manufacturer instructions. Use the RJ-45 ports to attach workstations, access points or IP phones. Access the web dashboard or the console port to perform initial configuration: set up VLANs, link aggregation, security policies and any PoE settings if applicable. Monitor the switch via the management interface and adjust settings to match network design and traffic requirements.

Recommendations

Place the switch on a stable surface or mount it according to Cisco guidelines, ensure adequate airflow, keep firmware up to date, and configure VLANs and port security to separate traffic and improve network control.