Designed for small- to medium-size businesses, the Cisco Catalyst C1300-24FP-4G 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switchallows you to operate security cameras, access points, VoIP phones, and other powered devices. It features 24 Gigabit-speed ports, each of which can provide up to 30W of power to compatible devices with a 370W budget. There are also four SFP slots available for 1 Gb/s fiber uplinks.

This rack-mountable managed switch delivers smooth performance with a 56 Gb/s switching capacity and 41.66 Mpps forwarding rate. It also includes advanced Layer 3 features and strong security. Front panel stacking support allows you to manage up to eight switches as though they were one virtual switch. Fan cooling keeps operating temperatures within limits.

24 x Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Ports    4 x Gigabit SFP Ports    56 Gb/s Switching Capacity    41.66 Mpps Forwarding Rate    Rack Mountable    Front Panel Hardware Stacking    370W Power Budget    Fan Cooling    Layer 3 Features    IPV6 Support

The Cisco Business Dashboard is designed to manage Cisco Business switches, routers, and wireless access points. It simplifies traditional challenges in deploying and managing business networks while automating the deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management of the network. The 1300 Series switches support an embedded probe as well as direct management, eliminating the need to set up a separate hardware or virtual machine onsite. The device onboarding wizard simplifies the setup and onboarding of new devices to the network.

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switches support dual images, allowing you to perform software upgrades with minimal network downtime.

Support for advanced network security applications such as IEEE 802.1X and port security tightly limits access to specific segments of your network. 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.

As the IP address scheme evolves to accommodate a growing number of network devices, the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switches can support the transition to the next generation of networking. These switches continue to support previous-generation IPv4, allowing you to evolve to the new IPv6 standard at your own pace and helping ensure that your current network will continue to support your business applications in the future.

The Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switches enable a more advanced set of traffic management capabilities to help growing businesses organize their networks more effectively and efficiently. For example, the switches provide dynamic Layer 3 routing, allowing you to segment your network into workgroups and communicate across VLANs without degrading application performance.

This switch supports Front Panel Stacking for up to eight switches, allowing you to configure, manage, and troubleshoot all switches in a stack as a single unit with a single IP address.

The sleek and compact design for the Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switches provides additional deployment flexibility, including installation outside the wiring closet for sites such as retail stores, open-plan offices, and classrooms without disturbing the environment.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I put this on the Sony FS5? If I need an adapter, what do I look for?

A: I put it on a FS7 this week with a Speedbooster Ultra. The speedbooster allows you to control the aperture, but I do not think that the VR works with it. So, I am assuming it would be a great lens on the FS5.

Q: 2. que tal es para deportes?

A: S, esta lente podra usarse para fotografa deportiva / de accin, sin embargo, no sera lo suficientemente rpida para deportes de interior. Los disparos al aire libre deben proporcionar suficiente luz para disparar la accin de manera efectiva.

Q: 3. What is the minimum focusing distance at 120mm? I was wondering if this would be used for shooting wedding rings etc.

A: 18 inches. Highly recommend camera on a tripod, aperture mode, manual focus at F4 then change to highest F stop your lighting permits (without moving the camera), minimum ISO setting and use timed shutter release. Also, to capture correct ring colors make sure your white balance set to actual light conditions.

Q: 4. Does this lens come with a hood?

A: Yes, this lens come with a hood.

Q: 5. I shoot full frame and have the 24-70 2.8 but was wondering if this was a good replacement lens for my backpacking trips where I don't need that many stops? I understand it's lighter and smaller (which is the obvious gain I'm looking for), but can I still get print quality photos with this? I always have my 14-24 2.8 in my pack but it would sure be nice to cut a little weight if I can substitute my 24-70 2.8 with this thing. And not to mention get way more focal length!

A: I have the 24-120 f/4 and the 70-200 f/2.8. I do not have the f/2.8 for the 14-24 or the 24-70. I use my 24-120 for those times when I need a wide angle. If I can get away with 70 mm or longer, I ALWAYS bear the weight and use my 70-200 f/2.8. I just like the images it produces more than those I get from my 24-120 f/4. If you were making the move from a kit lens to the 14-120, I think you would be happy. Being used to the amazing quality of the images from the 2.8 series, I doubt that you would ever be satisfied with the 24-120, f/4. If I had the 24-70 f/2.8, I think that I would sell my 24-120. It's not that you cannot make print quality images with it. You can. But they won't be as wonderful as the images that you are used to getting. I'm a woman, almost 61-years old. I usually cut my weight by choosing to focus on only one type of image at each shoot. It forces me to consider the type of images I want to capture in advance, and choose the lens that will most likely support that day's shooting. It also helps to protect my sensor from unwanted dust. Every now and then, I wish that I had one of my other lenses, but it usually works very well.

Q: 6. Is this lens compatible with a D7500?

A: Yes, the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR Lens is compatible with the Nikon D7500.

Q: 7. So if I put this on a D7100 would it then be 36-180 focal length ?

A: Yes. That is correct. Any lens you mount on the D7100 and the rest of the Nikon DX cameras will always multiply the focal length of any lens by 1.5x.

Q: 8. Do you know of a lens case that fits the 24-120mm lens with a hood either in normal position or reversed? I like to keep one on my belt or bag to make it easy to change lenses. My measurements on the lens slightly exceed those on the Nikon website even removing the hood and rear cap.

A: I have had much success with the Lowe Pro slim lens pouch This pouch will easily house the 24-120 lens with the lens hood mounted forward AND it easily accommodates the width of the Nikon 14-24 wide angle lens and the length of the Nikon 70-200 mm (Lens hood must be reversed to fit in this pouch with the flap shut). This LowePro lens pouch is very secure, is well padded and it has the added advantage of storing in a more folded position. This pouch is highly versatile and highly recommended.

Q: 9. Is this a US lens or Japan?

A: My 24-120mm f/4 is made in Thailand. The lens hood is also made there. I hope this helps.

Q: 10. I am into portrait,event & wedding photography.( an amateur turned to freelancer & now want to be professional). I own presently- *Nikon D 7100 with the Kit Lens 18-105 mmVR + 50mm f/1.8 + Nikon 70-300 VR. I generally shoot Indian Weddings with Elinchrome Strobes & Nissin Di 866 Mark II Flash. I am planning to get a FX ( D750 most likely) in near future. Now, I want to upgrade to a lens which will be a better one than the 18-105 Kit, must be a FX lens at the same time as I dont want to invest further in DX lens. I will retain my D 7100 as my second body,when I upgrade to FX.If not mistaken a lot, I think I have few options to choose from ( I have a budget concern too)-Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 ( non VR or VR,both are out of reach financially now), Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 VC & Nikon 24-120 mm VR.My CONFUSION / QUERRY -** Which is better,in terms of reliability , quality assurance & service -Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 OR Nikon 24-120 f/4 VR ?** Is there a HUGE Difference in the image quality/ bokeh / sharpness of both the above lenses,if suppose both are shot at f/4 ?** Will Nikon 24-120 f/4 VR produce noticeably better result than the Nikon 18-105 mm in D 7100 ?** Given that I mostly use external light sources like Elinchrome or Flash, will I miss the f/2.8 too much ?** Is it wiser to invest in 24-120 VR + Nikon 85 mm f/1.8 G rather than one single 24-70 f/2.8 ?Ranjan KM

A: Hi Ranjan: OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) is always more expensive than off brand, but the real advantage are near perfect match between lens and sensor. Off brand may save you some money, and some of them are quite good, my recommendation is, if you can go with the OEM, do it by all means. All the lens you mentioned offer better quality than the original kit lens, and one major reason for a FX lens on a DX body has the advantage of taking the best image area FX can offer, and if you are going to the D750 body, now the game comes down to considering flexibility, image quality, build consistency and focal length versatility.The 24-70 is an outstanding piece of optical engineering, if you could still find the original version (i.e. Non-VR), the bundle you save I would suggest to put it to a solid tripod like Gitzo or the like. You also mentioned you use light set up, the F2.8 may or may not be a game changer for you.concerning bokeh, the larger the aperture, the better.The 24-120 on the other hand, is cheaper, its major advantage is when you are shooting beyond 70mm but not quite up to 120 you have that extra 'reach' without the need to changing to 70-300mm, which itself is a good lens minus nano coating--and I hope Nikon will have its update version with Nano coating someday.That extra 50mm reach will benefit you a great deal, other than saving on cost. You did not mention how many camera bodies you plan to acquire, but if you are using a single D750 as your main body, it will be a very versatile wedding photo tool.Haiving said that, if you can bite the bullet and go with the 24-70, yes, there is an image quality diference between it and the 24-120.