Cisco C1300X-24T-4X | Catalyst 1300 24-Port Gigabit Switch, 4x 10G SFP+

Q: Does the C1300-24T-4X support Power over Ethernet?
A: No, this model does not support PoE. It is designed for pure data connectivity. For PoE requirements, consider the C1300-24P-4X or C1300-24FP-4X models which offer PoE+ and Full PoE respectively.

Q: Can this switch be stacked with other Catalyst 1300 Series models?
A: Yes, the C1300-24T-4X supports front panel hardware stacking with up to 8 units from the Catalyst 1300 Series 4X family, including C1300-16P-4X, C1300-24P-4X, C1300-24FP-4X, C1300-48T-4X, C1300-48P-4X, and C1300-48FP-4X. The stack can be managed as a single logical unit with one IP address.

Q: What Layer 3 routing features does this switch support?
A: The C1300-24T-4X supports static routing and inter-VLAN routing, allowing you to segment your network into workgroups and route traffic between VLANs without requiring an external router. This improves network efficiency and application performance.

Q: Is this switch suitable for deployment outside a wiring closet?
A: Yes, the fanless design ensures completely silent operation, making it ideal for installation in open offices, classrooms, retail stores, and meeting rooms where acoustic noise would be disruptive.

Q: What security features are included?
A: The switch includes comprehensive security features such as IEEE 802.1X authentication, port security, dynamic ARP inspection, IP Source Guard, DHCP snooping, Access Control Lists, and IPv6 First Hop Security to protect against unauthorized access and network attacks.