Cisco C1300-12XS | Catalyst 1300 12-Port 10G Switch, 10x SFP+, 2x 10G SFP+/RJ45

Q: Does the C1300-12XS require a license to operate?
A: No, the Catalyst 1300 Series requires no subscription or licenses to use. All Layer 2 and Layer 3 features are available out of the box, with a limited lifetime hardware warranty and complimentary 1-year technical support included.

Q: Can I use both copper and fiber uplinks on this switch?
A: Yes, the C1300-12XS features 10 dedicated SFP+ ports for fiber connectivity and 2 combo ports that support either 10G SFP+ modules or 10GBase-T copper connections. Each combo port can use either the RJ45 or SFP+ slot, but only one interface is active at a time per combo port.

Q: How many switches can be stacked together?
A: The C1300-12XS supports front-panel stacking of up to 8 switches, allowing you to configure, manage, and troubleshoot the entire stack as a single unit with one IP address, simplifying network operations.

Q: Is this switch suitable for business branch office deployments?
A: Yes, the Catalyst C1300-12XS is specifically designed for enterprise branch offices and SMB networks. It provides advanced Layer 3 routing, comprehensive security features, fanless operation, and simplified management through the Cisco Business Dashboard and mobile app.

Q: What security features does the C1300-12XS offer?
A: The switch includes IEEE 802.1X authentication, port security, web-based authentication, dynamic ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, DHCP snooping, IP-MAC-port binding, and IPv6 First Hop Security to protect against network attacks and unauthorized access.