The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series are fixed, managed, enterprise‑class Layer 3 switches engineered for small and medium businesses, branch offices, and deployments outside traditional wiring closets. They deliver a balance of performance, security, and simplicity, enabling reliable and scalable connectivity for modern networks.
Overview
Built on a customized Linux operating system with an intuitive dashboard, the Catalyst 1300 Series simplifies network deployment and management. These switches support essential networking features while offering advanced capabilities that protect business‑critical traffic and support digital transformation initiatives.
Key Features
Layer 3 Switching: Enterprise‑grade routing and switching for efficient traffic flow.
Flexible Deployment: Ideal for small and medium offices, branch sites, and edge locations.
Intuitive Management: Configure and monitor using Cisco Business Dashboard, mobile app, CLI, on‑device UI, or SNMP.
Security & Protection: Advanced security features including IPv6 first‑hop security, threat protection, and integration with Change of Authorization (CoA) via Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Quality of Service: Priority‑based traffic handling to support performance‑sensitive applications.
Dynamic Routing: Support for protocols that adapt to changing network conditions.
Product Variants & Capabilities
The Catalyst 1300 Series offers multiple models with different port densities, Power over Ethernet (PoE) options, and uplinks, including both fanless and fan‑cooled designs. Additional capabilities include VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), sFlow for traffic analysis, Bluetooth‑based management, and “Dying Gasp” notifications for power loss events.
Software & Support
Software updates are provided with no mandatory licensing or service fees. A complimentary one‑year subscription to Cisco’s Small Business Support Center is included, and all models benefit from Cisco’s limited lifetime hardware warranty.
Documentation & Resources
For detailed specifications, installation and configuration guides, and compliance information, refer to official Cisco documentation covering data sheets, hardware installation, troubleshooting, and model comparisons.
