Switch Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XS 10x SFP+ ports, 2x 10GbE/SFP+ combo

Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XS is a rack-mounted 19" compact switch that provides ten SFP+ ports and two 10GbE/SFP+ combo interfaces. It is designed for aggregation and access layers in small to medium networks, offering high-speed fiber connectivity for servers, uplinks and virtualized environments. Management options include a web interface and SNMP/RMON, and the switch supports extensibility for evolving network needs.

Advantages

The C1300-12XS delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with SFP+ ports and combo 10GbE/SFP+ ports in a compact 19" rack form factor. It supports both fiber uplinks and direct server connections, offers web-based management and SNMP/RMON monitoring, and is suitable for environments requiring reliable 10Gb connectivity at the aggregation or access layer.

Suitable for

• Data center edge connections and server uplinks
• Branch offices and small-to-medium enterprise aggregation
• Network expansion and virtualization environments

Key specifications

• Form factor: Rack mounted 19"
• Ports: 10 x SFP+ ports, 2 x 10GbE/SFP+ combo interfaces
• Technology: 10 Gigabit Ethernet, supports fiber SFP+ modules
• Management: Web interface, SNMP/RMON
• Switch properties: Extensibility
• Brand and model: Cisco Catalyst C1300-12XS (MPN: C1300-12XS-RF, EAN: 889728646192)

How to use

Install the switch in a standard 19" rack and connect SFP+ fiber transceivers or direct-attach SFP+ modules into the appropriate ports. Use the web management interface or SNMP/RMON for initial configuration, including VLANs, link aggregation and uplink settings. For combo ports, select the active interface type according to your cabling and transceiver choices.

Usage recommendations

Use certified SFP+ modules compatible with Cisco devices for optimal performance and verify link aggregation and VLAN settings during deployment. Place the switch in a cooled, ventilated rack location and keep firmware updated via Cisco support channels.