Cisco Catalyst 1300-8MGP-2X - switch - 8 ports - managed - rack-mountable

The Cisco Catalyst 1300-8MGP-2X is a formidable solution in the realm of hubs and switches, designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern network environments. This device not only offers a robust suite of security features, including RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, IP source guard, and MAC address authentication but also boasts advanced connectivity options with its 8 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet and 2 additional ports of 10 Gigabit SFP+. Its high performance is underscored by a forwarding rate of 41.66 Mpps and a switching capacity of 56 Gbps, ensuring that data flows efficiently and reliably across the network.

Moreover, the switch's support for Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) across 8 ports, with a total power budget of 120 W, allows for the flexible installation of PoE devices, streamlining the deployment of wireless access points and IP cameras without the clutter of extra cables and power supplies. The inclusion of comprehensive layer 3 features, such as dynamic routing, policy-based routing (PBR), and static IP routing, further enhances its capability to manage and route network traffic effectively, making the Cisco Catalyst 1300-8MGP-2X an ideal choice for businesses seeking a high-performance, secure, and versatile networking solution.