Overview
Overview of Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X 12-Port 10G Managed Network Switch | Refresh
The Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X 12-Port 10G Managed Network Switch provides 10G uplinks and high-density multigigabit access in a small 1U form size, which makes it perfect for branch aggregation, high-performance access layers and SMB cores. With twelve 10G/5G/2.5G/1G multigigabit RJ45 ports and two 10G SFP+ uplink ports, this Layer 3 smart switch is designed to manage server or NAS connections, bandwidth-hungry workstations and Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points without creating bottlenecks. With its 280 Gb/s switching capacity, 208.33 Mpps forwarding rate, fanless or low-noise architecture and Cisco's cutting-edge management (web UI, CLI, app and cloud integration), IT teams can easily deploy and grow this powerful, energy-efficient platform. The C1300-12XT-2X delivers flexible speeds, strong security and StackWise stacking to future-proof the network edge for companies upgrading from Gigabit to 10G while reusing existing cable.
Key Features of Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X 12-Port 10G Managed Network Switch
• 12 x multigigabit 10GBase‑T ports supporting 10G/5G/2.5G/1G over existing twisted‑pair cabling, plus 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports for fiber aggregation or WAN.
• 280 Gb/s switching capacity and 208.33 Mpps forwarding rate for wire‑speed performance on all ports under heavy loads.
• Layer 3 managed switch with static routing, inter‑VLAN routing, advanced QoS, jumbo frames (up to 9000 bytes) and DHCP features for segmented, application‑aware networks.
• Enterprise‑grade security with IEEE 802.1X, ACLs, port security, web authentication, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, IP Source Guard, MD5, SSL and IPv6 security features.
• StackWise‑320 stacking (up to 8 switches) for unified management and increased port density without sacrificing performance.
• Hardware platform with ARM processor, 1 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 MB flash, 16K MAC address table and smart fan or fanless low‑noise cooling depending on SKU.
• 1U rack‑mountable design with internal AC power supply (100–240V, 50/60 Hz), ~56.7W typical consumption, dimensions around 445 x 240 x 44 mm and weight about 2.6 kg.
• Cisco IOS XE operating system with support for web GUI, CLI, app‑based and cloud management (Cisco DNA Center / cloud dashboard) for simplified operations and automation.
Benefits of Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X 12-Port 10G Managed Network Switch
🗹 Unlock multigigabit performance for Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7 access points and high‑end clients while keeping your existing copper cabling, avoiding costly recabling projects.
🗹 Eliminate access‑layer congestion by aggregating 10G servers, storage and APs into a 280 Gb/s 10G switch that keeps latency low even during peak traffic.
🗹 Strengthen security posture with built‑in 802.1X, DAI, IP Source Guard and ACLs that help stop spoofing, rogue devices, and lateral movement at the edge.
🗹 Simplify growth and maintenance by stacking up to eight C1300 switches into a single logical unit, reducing configuration drift and management overhead.
🗹 Reduce noise and power usage with an efficient, compact 1U design optimized for branch racks, wiring closets and small server rooms.
🗹 Streamline day‑to‑day operations using Cisco IOS XE, web dashboard and optional cloud tools to automate updates, monitor health and quickly resolve issues.
Specifications
Specifications for Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X 12-Port 10G Managed Network Switch | Refresh
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X 12-Port 10G Managed Network Switch |
| Product Name | C1300-12XT-2X-RF |
| Product Type | Networking Switch |
Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable |
Subtype | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
Ports | 12 x 10GBase-T + 2 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ |
Performance | Forwarding rate (64‑byte packets): 208.33 Mpps ¦ Switching capacity: 280 Gbps |
Capacity | MSTP instances: 8 ¦ RPVST+ instances: 126 ¦ Link aggregation groups: 8 ¦ Link aggregation ports: 8 ¦ VLAN IDs: 4093 ¦ IGMP multicast groups: 2000 ¦ IPv4 routes (static): up to 990 ¦ IPv4 interfaces: 128 ¦ ACL rules: 1024 ¦ Priority queues: 8 ¦ Packet buffer size: 1.5 MB |
MAC Address Table Size | 16000 entries |
Jumbo Frame Support | 9000 bytes |
Routing Protocol | STP, static IP routing, RSTP, MSTP, IGMP, IGMPv2, IGMPv3, CIDR, RIP-2, policy-based routing (PBR), MLD, MLDv2, Bounjour |
Remote Management Protocol | CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH, SSH-2, DHCP, SCP, HTTPS, HTTP, ICMP, TFTP, Syslog, SNMP 2c, SNMP 3, RMON, RADIUS |
Encryption Algorithm | SSL, MD5 |
Authentication Method | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Features | Fanless, VLAN support, STP support, CLI management, ATP, FHS, QoS, sFlow, dynamic routing, Zero-Touch Deployment, Port Security, Web authentication, Address Resolution Protocol, ARP inspection, IP source guard, DHCP snooping, IPMB, NDP, router advertisement guard, DHCPv6 guard, layer 3 routing, LAG, port mirroring, eco-friendly button, EEE, RSTP, MSTP support, PVST+, RPVST+, LACP, Protocol-based VLANs support, MAC based VLAN, VLAN management, Private VLAN, PVE, Guest VLAN, GVRP, CPE VLAN, Auto Surveillance VLAN, MVR, Q-in-Q tunneling, TPID, GARP, UDLD, DHCP relay, DHCP server, IGMP snooping, IGMP querier, IGMP proxy, HoL Blocking Prevention, loopback detection, ACL support, BOOTP support, UDP, High Availability, MAC address authentication, BPDU Guard, STP Root Guard, STP loop guard, DAI, DoS protection, SCT, SSD, trustworthy systems, Broadcast Storm Control, Multicast Storm Control, Storm Control, Unicast Storm Control, Unknown Storm Control, DoS attack prevention, WRR, ToS, DSCP based CoS, DiffServ support, TCP congestion, iSCSI traffic optimization, path MTU discovery, DAD, RA guard, MLD snooping, MLD proxy, Telnet server, DNS client, Telnet client, DHCP client, Cisco NG PnP Protocol, IPv4 and IPv6 dual stack, VLAN mirroring, RSPAN, SCP, chip guard, boot integrity, persistent PoE, PoE scheduling, time-based port operation, cable length detection, LLDP, LLDP-MED, reset button |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.3ad (LACP), IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at |
Processor | X ARM: 1.4 GHz |
RAM | 1 GB DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory | 512 MB |
Status Indicators | System, link/activity/speed, PoE |
Interfaces | 12 x 10GBase-T SFP+ ¦ 2 x 10GBase-X SFP+ ¦ 1 x console RJ-45 ¦ 1 x USB-C console ¦ 1 x USB ¦ 1 x RJ-45 |
Power Device | Internal power supply |
Voltage Required | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Included Accessories | Pointer card |
MTBF | 2,165,105 hours |
Compliant Standards | Plug and Play, RFC768, RFC783, RFC791, RFC792, RFC793, RFC813, RFC826, RFC879, RFC896, RFC854, RFC855, RFC856, RFC858, RFC894, RFC919, RFC920, RFC922, RFC950, RFC951, RFC1042, RFC1071, RFC1123, RFC1141, RFC1155, RFC1157, RFC1213, RFC1215, RFC1286, RFC1350, RFC1442, RFC1451, RFC1493, RFC1533, RFC1541, RFC1542, RFC1573, RFC1624, RFC1643, RFC1700, RFC1757, RFC1867, RFC1907, RFC2011, RFC2012, RFC2013, RFC2030, RFC2131, RFC2132, RFC2233, RFC2576, RFC2616, RFC2618, RFC2665, RFC2666, RFC2674, RFC2737, RFC2819, RFC2863, RFC3164, RFC3176, RFC3411, RFC3412, RFC3413, RFC3414, RFC3415, RFC3416, RFC4330, RFC4443, RFC4291, RFC2460, RFC4861, RFC4862, RFC1981, RFC4007, RFC3484, RFC5214, RFC4293, RFC3595, CSA 22.2, FCC CFR47 Part 15, UL 62368, WEEE |
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 9.4 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Weight | 5.49 lbs |
Min Operating Temperature | 23 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 122 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% RH (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -13 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range Storage | 10 - 90% RH (non-condensing) |
User Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X 12-Port 10G Managed Network Switch
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
How many ports does the Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XT-2X have?
It includes 12 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports and 2 additional 10G SFP+ uplink ports.
Is this a managed switch?
Yes, it is a fully managed Layer 2 switch.
What type of networks is this switch designed for?
It is ideal for enterprise networks, branch offices and high-performance business environments.
Does it support VLAN configuration?
Yes, it supports VLANs for network segmentation and enhanced network security.
Does it support Quality of Service (QoS)?
Yes, QoS allows prioritization of critical network traffic to maintain performance for key applications.
Can the switch be rack mounted?
Yes, it features a rack-mountable design for professional network rack installations.
Does it support 10-Gigabit networking?
Yes, all ports support 10GbE connectivity for high-speed data transfer.
What are the SFP+ ports used for?
They are typically used for high-speed uplinks or fiber connections between network devices.
Is it suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes, it can support virtualized servers and high-bandwidth workloads.
Does it support link aggregation?
Yes, link aggregation can be configured to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.
Is it compatible with Cisco network infrastructure?
Yes, it integrates seamlessly with existing Cisco networking environments.
Does it include network monitoring tools?
Yes, administrators can monitor network performance and traffic using built-in management tools.
Is configuration complicated?
No, the web-based interface simplifies setup and management.
Can it support large data transfers?
Yes, it is designed for high-throughput network traffic and demanding data workloads.
Does it support firmware updates?
Yes, firmware updates are supported to improve security, performance and features.
Is it suitable for data centers?
Yes, its 10GbE connectivity makes it suitable for data center and high-performance networks.
Does it support enterprise security policies?
Yes, it includes advanced network security and access control features.
Can it expand an existing network?
Yes, it integrates easily into growing network infrastructures.
Is it reliable for continuous operation?
Yes, Cisco switches are known for enterprise-grade reliability and uptime.
Is it ideal for professional networking environments?
Absolutely. It is designed for business, enterprise and high-performance networking deployments.