Cisco C1300-24FP-4G | Catalyst 1300 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch, 370W, 4x 1G SFP

Q: What is the difference between the C1300-24FP-4G and C1300-24P-4G?
A: The C1300-24FP-4G provides a Full PoE budget of 370W, while the C1300-24P-4G offers 195W. Both models feature 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports and 4x 1G SFP uplinks, but the FP model supports nearly twice as many high-power devices simultaneously, making it ideal for dense deployments of access points, cameras, and IP phones.

Q: Does this switch support stacking?
A: No, the C1300-24FP-4G does not support hardware stacking. Stacking is only available on Catalyst 1300 models with 10G uplinks (4X suffix models) or multigigabit models. However, it can be managed centrally along with other Cisco Business devices via the Cisco Business Dashboard.

Q: What Layer 3 features are supported?
A: The C1300-24FP-4G supports IPv4 and IPv6 static routing, allowing you to segment your network into VLANs and route traffic locally without overloading your core router. It does not support dynamic routing protocols like OSPF or EIGRP.

Q: Is a license required to use this switch?
A: No, the Catalyst 1300 Series operates with perpetual licensing. All features are included out of the box with no recurring license fees, and software updates are provided at no additional cost.

Q: Can this switch be deployed outside a wiring closet?
A: While the C1300-24FP-4G includes fan cooling and is rack-mountable, its compact design and relatively quiet operation (39 dBA) make it suitable for office environments, retail stores, classrooms, and other locations where a wiring closet may not be available.