Cisco C1300-8FP-2G Switch

Cisco C1300-8FP-2G Switch – 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Managed Switch

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The Cisco C1300-8FP-2G Switch is a compact managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for small business networks, branch offices, IP telephony, wireless access points, surveillance systems, and other Ethernet-powered devices. As part of the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series, the C1300-8FP-2G combines 8 Gigabit PoE+ ports with a total 120W PoE power budget and two Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplink interfaces.

With eight 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports supporting up to 30W of PoE+ power per port, the Cisco C1300-8FP-2G can provide both network connectivity and electrical power to compatible powered devices over Ethernet. Its 120W total PoE budget makes it suitable for deployments where several access points, IP phones, cameras, or other PoE endpoints need to be connected without installing a larger 16-, 24-, or 48-port switch.

The switch also provides two Gigabit copper/SFP combo interfaces for flexible uplink connectivity. This combination of compact size, PoE+, Gigabit Ethernet, management features, and flexible uplinks makes the C1300-8FP-2G a practical option for organizations looking for a managed Cisco PoE switch for modern business networks.

Key Features of Cisco C1300-8FP-2G

• 8 × 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports
• 120W total PoE power budget
• Up to 30W PoE+ power per Ethernet port
• IEEE 802.3at PoE+ support
• 2 × Gigabit copper/SFP combo interfaces
• 20Gbps switching capacity
• 14.88Mpps forwarding rate
• Managed Layer 2 switching capabilities
• VLAN and Voice VLAN support
• Quality of Service (QoS)
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Spanning Tree Protocol support
• Link aggregation and LACP
• IPv4 and IPv6 support
• Secure management capabilities
• Web-based management interface
• SNMP management
• Rack-mountable design
• Designed for small business and branch network deployments

8 Gigabit PoE+ Ports for Business Connectivity

The main advantage of the Cisco C1300-8FP-2G is its combination of eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and a high 120W PoE budget in a compact switch configuration. Each of the eight network ports supports 10/100/1000 Ethernet connectivity and up to 30W of PoE+ power when supported by the overall switch power budget.

Power over Ethernet can simplify the installation of compatible network devices by allowing data and electrical power to travel over the same Ethernet cable. This can be particularly useful when deploying IP phones, wireless access points, security cameras, and other powered network endpoints in locations where installing a separate electrical outlet is inconvenient.

The 120W PoE budget also gives the C1300-8FP-2G more PoE capacity than the 67W configuration of the Cisco C1200-8P-E-2G. Organizations can therefore select a switch according to the number of powered devices and their combined power requirements.

Flexible Gigabit Copper and SFP Uplinks

The C1300-8FP-2G includes two Gigabit copper/SFP combo interfaces. These ports provide flexibility when connecting the switch to upstream network infrastructure. Depending on the network design and compatible transceiver requirements, an organization can use copper or SFP connectivity for its uplink architecture.

Flexible uplinks can be particularly useful in small and medium-sized networks where the access switch needs to connect to another switch, router, aggregation device, or other network infrastructure. The two combo interfaces help preserve the eight main Ethernet ports for endpoint connectivity while providing dedicated uplink options.

For networks that require additional uplink bandwidth or a larger number of access ports, NexoGet also offers several other Cisco switching options. The Cisco C1200-24P-4X provides a larger PoE+ port configuration with higher-speed uplink capabilities, while the Cisco C1200-24FP-4X provides another higher-density option for PoE deployments.

20Gbps Switching Capacity and 14.88Mpps Forwarding

According to Cisco’s specifications, the C1300-8FP-2G provides a 20Gbps switching capacity and a 14.88 million packets per second forwarding rate based on 64-byte packets. Cisco describes the Catalyst 1300 Series switches as wire-speed and nonblocking.

This performance profile is designed for Gigabit access-layer networking where connected devices need reliable Ethernet connectivity and the switch must handle traffic between local endpoints and upstream network infrastructure. For a compact eight-port deployment, the C1300-8FP-2G provides a combination of Gigabit access ports and managed networking functionality without requiring a larger chassis.

Cisco Catalyst 1300 Managed Switching

The Cisco C1300-8FP-2G belongs to the Catalyst 1300 Series, a family of managed switches intended for small and medium-sized business environments. The platform provides network management and security capabilities that go beyond a basic unmanaged Ethernet switch.

Managed switching allows administrators to configure VLANs, monitor connected devices, establish traffic policies, apply QoS rules, and control access to the network. These capabilities can be useful when an organization needs to separate voice, data, wireless, surveillance, guest, and management traffic.

For businesses building a Cisco-based infrastructure, NexoGet also provides larger Cisco Catalyst products such as the Cisco C1300-24P-4G. For a different Cisco switching platform, customers can also review the Cisco C9200-24P-E and Cisco C9200-48P-E.

VLAN and Voice Networking

VLAN functionality is an important part of a managed business network. VLANs can be used to logically separate different groups of devices while allowing them to share the same physical switching infrastructure.

For example, an organization can configure separate network segments for employees, guest users, IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance equipment, and network management. This approach can make network administration more structured and can support security policies appropriate to different types of traffic.

The Cisco C1300-8FP-2G is also well suited to environments where IP telephony is part of the network. NexoGet offers a range of Cisco IP phones that can be deployed alongside a managed PoE switch, including the Cisco CP-7841-K9, Cisco CP-7821-K9, and Cisco CP-7861-K9.

Using a PoE switch with compatible IP phones can simplify office deployments because the telephone can receive network connectivity and power through the same Ethernet connection.

QoS for Voice and Business Applications

Quality of Service is an important consideration in networks carrying different types of traffic. Voice, video, business applications, and standard data traffic may share the same Ethernet infrastructure, and QoS mechanisms can be used to classify and prioritize traffic according to network policies.

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 platform provides QoS capabilities for managing traffic classes and prioritization. This can be especially useful in offices where IP telephony and business applications operate alongside normal computer traffic.

For organizations using Cisco desk phones, the combination of a managed PoE+ switch and compatible voice endpoints can provide a structured foundation for office communications. NexoGet also lists additional Cisco IP phone models such as the Cisco CP-8811-K9, Cisco CP-8841-K9, and Cisco CP-8851-K9.

Network Security Features

Security is another important consideration when deploying a managed access switch. The Cisco Catalyst 1300 platform provides a range of network security and access-control features designed to help administrators control traffic and connected devices.

Features available across the platform include Access Control Lists, port security, IEEE 802.1X authentication, storm control, DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and other security mechanisms. These capabilities can be configured according to the organization’s network architecture and security policies.

Secure administration is also important for business networks. The Catalyst 1300 platform supports management options including a browser-based interface, SNMP, SSH, and HTTPS-based administration. This gives network administrators several methods for configuring and monitoring the switch.

IPv4 and IPv6 Network Support

The Cisco C1300 platform supports modern IP networking environments, including IPv4 and IPv6 functionality. This allows the switch to be incorporated into networks that use traditional IPv4 addressing, IPv6 addressing, or dual-stack architectures.

IPv6 support is increasingly relevant for organizations planning long-term network infrastructure. A managed switch that supports both protocols can provide greater flexibility when the network evolves or when IPv6 is introduced alongside existing IPv4 services.

Organizations looking for larger Cisco switching platforms can also review products such as the Cisco C9200L-24P-4G-E, Cisco C9200L-48P-4G-E, and Cisco C9200L-24P-4X-E.

Compact Rack-Mountable Design

The C1300-8FP-2G is designed for installations where space efficiency matters. Cisco specifies a rack-mountable design for the model, making it suitable for network cabinets and structured business IT environments. Cisco documentation lists dimensions of approximately 10.56 × 7.28 × 1.73 inches and a product weight of approximately 2.70 kg for the C1300-8FP-2G.

The switch is also designed with a compact access-layer form factor, making it suitable for branch offices, small network cabinets, retail locations, offices, and other environments where a full 24- or 48-port switch would provide more ports than required.

Suitable Applications for Cisco C1300-8FP-2G

The combination of eight Gigabit PoE+ ports, a 120W PoE budget, two Gigabit combo uplinks, and managed network features allows the Cisco C1300-8FP-2G to be used in several business networking scenarios.

• Small business Ethernet networks
• Branch office networks
• IP phone deployments
• Wireless access point connectivity
• PoE security camera deployments
• Retail network infrastructure
• Small office network cabinets
• Managed access-layer switching
• Guest and employee VLAN environments
• Business networks requiring PoE+ connectivity

Cisco C1300-8FP-2G for IP Phone Deployments

One of the practical applications for the Cisco C1300-8FP-2G is business IP telephony. Because all eight Ethernet access ports support PoE+, compatible IP phones can receive both network connectivity and electrical power from the switch.

This can reduce the need for individual power adapters at every desk and can make structured cabling easier to manage. The switch can therefore act as an access-layer component for a small office telephone system while also providing standard Gigabit connectivity for computers and other network devices.

NexoGet’s Cisco IP phone selection includes models such as the Cisco CP-8845-K9, Cisco CP-8861-K9, and Cisco CP-8875-K9, giving customers options for different business voice requirements.

Comparing the C1300-8FP-2G with Other Cisco Switches

When choosing a Cisco managed switch, the appropriate model depends on port count, PoE requirements, uplink type, available power budget, and network expansion plans.

The C1300-8FP-2G provides eight PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports and 120W of PoE capacity. It therefore targets a different deployment size from a 16-port or 24-port switch. For organizations requiring more ports, the Cisco C1200-48P-4G and Cisco C1200-48P-4X offer higher-density alternatives.

For a non-PoE Gigabit configuration, NexoGet also lists the Cisco C1200-48T-4G and Cisco C1200-48T-4X. Customers can compare these configurations according to the number of endpoints, PoE requirements, uplink architecture, and future expansion plans.

Technical Specifications of Cisco C1300-8FP-2G

Why Consider the Cisco C1300-8FP-2G?

The Cisco C1300-8FP-2G Switch combines a compact eight-port design with Gigabit Ethernet, PoE+, 120W of available PoE power, flexible copper/SFP combo uplinks, and managed networking functionality. This makes it particularly relevant for organizations that need a Cisco-managed PoE switch without the additional port capacity of a larger access switch.

Its eight PoE+ ports can support compatible powered devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and surveillance equipment, while the two Gigabit combo interfaces provide flexible connectivity toward the rest of the network. With VLAN, QoS, ACL, IPv4/IPv6, security, and management capabilities, the switch can be integrated into structured business network environments.

For customers planning a larger deployment, the NexoGet catalog includes additional Cisco switches from the Catalyst 1200, Catalyst 1300, Catalyst 9200, Catalyst 9300, and Catalyst 9500 families. Reviewing the available models can help match port density and uplink requirements to the intended network architecture.

Order Cisco C1300-8FP-2G from NexoGet

If you are looking for a Cisco C1300-8FP-2G Switch for a small business, branch office, IP telephony, wireless, surveillance, or managed Ethernet deployment, this Cisco Catalyst 1300 model provides eight Gigabit PoE+ ports, a 120W PoE budget, and two Gigabit copper/SFP combo uplinks in a compact rack-mountable design.

Explore the NexoGet networking product catalog to review Cisco switches, routers, IP phones, and other networking equipment. You can also contact the NexoGet team for product availability, pricing, and purchasing information.

Looking for a compact Cisco PoE+ switch with Gigabit connectivity and flexible uplinks? The Cisco C1300-8FP-2G is designed for business networks that need managed switching and PoE+ connectivity in an eight-port configuration.