Strong security

The Cisco Catalyst 1300/X Series Switches provide the advanced security features you need to protect your business data and keep unauthorized users off the network:

● Support for advanced network security applications such as IEEE 802.1X and port security tightly limits access to specific segments of your network. Web-based authentication provides a consistent interface to authenticate all types of host devices and operating systems, without the complexity of deploying 802.1X clients on each endpoint.

● Advanced defense mechanisms, including dynamic Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) inspection, IP Source Guard, and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) snooping, detect and block deliberate network attacks. Combinations of these protocols are also referred to as IP/MAC/port binding (IPMB).

● IPv6 First Hop Security extends advanced threat protection to IPv6. This comprehensive security suite includes Neighbor Discovery (ND) inspection, Router Advertisement (RA) guard, DHCPv6 guard, and neighbor binding integrity check, providing unparalleled protection against a vast range of address spoofing and man-in-the-middle attacks on IPv6 networks.

Power over Ethernet

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switches are available with up to 48 Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports. This capability simplifies advanced technology deployments such as IP telephony, wireless, and IP surveillance by allowing you to connect and power network endpoints over a single Ethernet cable. With no need to install separate power supplies for IP phones or wireless access points, you can take advantage of advanced communication technologies more quickly and at a lower cost. Models support 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+.

The Cisco Catalyst 1300X Series Switches include select models that support up to 10 x 60W PoE++ (802.3BT) ports. This enhanced capability enables you to power demanding devices—such as full-featured Wi-Fi 7 access points—directly through a single Ethernet cable. By delivering up to 60 watts per port, the Catalyst 1300X Series makes it easier and more cost-effective to deploy the latest wireless and IoT technologies without the need for additional power supplies. This simplifies your network setup and supports the growing power requirements of advanced business applications. Models support 802.3at PoE+ and 802.3bt 60W PoE++.