Cisco C1300-12XT-2X | Catalyst 1300 12-Port 10G Switch, 2x 10G SFP+, Layer 3

Q: Does the C1300-12XT-2X support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
A: No, this model does not support PoE. It is designed for high-speed data transmission over copper and fiber connections. For PoE functionality, consider other Catalyst 1300 Series models with PoE or PoE+ capabilities.

Q: Can I stack multiple C1300-12XT-2X switches together?
A: Yes, the C1300-12XT-2X supports front panel hardware stacking for up to 8 switches, allowing you to configure, manage, and troubleshoot all switches in the stack as a single unit with a unified IP address. The 10G SFP+ ports can be used for high-speed stack interconnects.

Q: What Layer 3 routing features does this switch support?
A: The C1300-12XT-2X supports both static and dynamic routing protocols, inter-VLAN routing, and advanced traffic management capabilities. This enables network segmentation across VLANs without degrading application performance, making it suitable for complex network topologies.

Q: Is this switch suitable for high-bandwidth applications?
A: Yes, with 12 ports supporting up to 10 Gbps each and a total switching capacity of 280 Gbps, this switch is ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing, cloud computing, data backup, and multimedia content delivery.

Q: What management options are available for this switch?
A: The switch can be managed through the intuitive Cisco Business Dashboard mobile app and web interface, local web GUI, CLI via console or SSH, SNMP, and Cisco DNA Center for centralized network management. No subscription or licensing is required for these management features.