Cisco switch comparison
C1300-24T-4X vs C1300-24P-4X
C1300-24T-4X and C1300-24P-4X both provide 24 Gigabit copper ports and four 10G SFP+ uplinks. The differences include a 195 W PoE+ budget, chassis depth and weight; the data-only chassis is shallower.
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| Specification | C1300-24T-4X | C1300-24P-4X |
|---|---|---|
Access / Downlink Ports |
24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ |
PoE Support |
Not supported | PoE+ (802.3at) |
PoE Standard |
Not applicable | IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+ |
Default PoE Budget |
Not applicable | 195 W |
PoE-capable Ports |
0 | 24 |
Maximum System Power |
Up to 22.4 W | Up to 31.8 W |
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| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | C1300-24T-4X | C1300-24P-4X |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Catalyst 1300 managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch | Cisco Catalyst 1300 managed Layer 3 Ethernet switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Switch Role | Small-business and branch access switch | Small-business and branch access switch |
| Network License | Embedded feature set; no Network Essentials/Advantage tier | Embedded feature set; no Network Essentials/Advantage tier |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard and Cisco Business mobile app | Web UI, CLI, SNMP, Cisco Business Dashboard and Cisco Business mobile app |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port Count | 24 | 24 |
| Access / Downlink Ports | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 | 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ |
| Downlink Type | 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 | 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 |
| Uplink Interfaces | 4 x 10G SFP+ | 4 x 10G SFP+ |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Management Ports | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Console Ports | RJ-45 and USB Type-C console | RJ-45 and USB Type-C console |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-C port for file/image management and console access | 1 x USB Type-C port for file/image management and console access |
| PoE-capable Ports | 0 | 24 |
| Connector Types | RJ-45 and SFP+ | RJ-45 and SFP+ |
| Total System Ports | 28 | 28 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone) | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone) | 95.23 Mpps | 95.23 Mpps |
| MAC Address Scale | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| IPv4 Route Scale | Up to 990 | Up to 990 |
| IPv6 Route Scale | Not published by Cisco | Not published by Cisco |
| Multicast Route Scale | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| VLAN Scale | 4,094 | 4,094 |
| ACL Scale | Up to 1,024 | Up to 1,024 |
| QoS Scale | Not published by Cisco | Not published by Cisco |
| Packet Buffer | 1.5 MB | 1.5 MB |
| Jumbo Frame Size | 9,000 bytes | 9,000 bytes |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | Not supported | PoE+ (802.3at) |
| PoE Standard | Not applicable | IEEE 802.3af PoE and 802.3at PoE+ |
| Default PoE Budget | Not applicable | 195 W |
| Maximum PoE Budget | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | Fixed internal universal AC power supply | Fixed internal universal AC power supply |
| Power Supply Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Power Supply Options | Model-specific fixed or external AC power supply | Model-specific fixed or external AC power supply |
| Maximum System Power | Up to 22.4 W | Up to 31.8 W |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V | 100 to 240 V |
| AC Input Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input Type | AC | AC |
| Power Redundancy | No power-supply redundancy | No power-supply redundancy |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | Front-panel stackingOver 10G ports only; at least two ports become stack ports and carry no user traffic | Front-panel stackingOver 10G ports only; at least two ports become stack ports and carry no user traffic |
| Stack Bandwidth | Up to 80 Gbps | Up to 80 Gbps |
| Maximum Stack Members | Up to 8 | Up to 8 |
| StackPower | Not supported | Not supported |
| Fan Modules | Fanless | Fanless |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | Customized Linux-based Cisco switch software | Customized Linux-based Cisco switch software |
| Minimum Software Release | Initial Cisco Catalyst 1300 software release | Initial Cisco Catalyst 1300 software release |
| DRAM | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Flash Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| CPU | Dual-core ARM at 1.5 GHz | Dual-core ARM at 1.5 GHz |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.94 × 444.3 × 240 mm | 43.94 × 444.3 × 299 mm |
| Weight | 3.14 kg | 3.95 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to 50 °C | -5 to 50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to 70 °C | -25 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 10% to 90% | 10% to 90% |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% | 10% to 90% |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 3,000 m | Up to 3,000 m |
| MTBF | 646,083 hours | 337,232 hours |
| Warranty | Cisco Limited Lifetime hardware warranty with return-to-factory replacement | Cisco Limited Lifetime hardware warranty with return-to-factory replacement |
| Acoustic Rating | 0 dBA; fanless | 0 dBA; fanless |
| Environmental Compliance | RoHS compliant | RoHS compliant |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1/62368-1, CSA 22.2 and IEC/EN 60950-1/62368-1 | UL 60950-1/62368-1, CSA 22.2 and IEC/EN 60950-1/62368-1 |
| EMC Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A and CISPR 32 Class A | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A and CISPR 32 Class A |
| Mounting | Rack mount; desktop or wall mounting on supported compact models | Rack mount; desktop or wall mounting on supported compact models |
| Airflow | Model-dependent fixed airflow; convection cooled on fanless models | Model-dependent fixed airflow; convection cooled on fanless models |
Specifications from Cisco Catalyst 1300 and 1300X Series Switches Data Sheet (checked 2026-10-11).
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