{"id":1677,"date":"2026-09-30T09:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:11:45","slug":"cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/","title":{"rendered":"Cisco Catalyst 1200 vs 1300: which switch to choose and how to migrate from Catalyst 1000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalyst 1200 is a managed switch for single-site networks: it provides static routing and up to 375 W of PoE power. Catalyst 1300 adds RIP dynamic routing, stacking for up to 8 devices, 2,5 Gb\/s ports and up to 740 W of PoE power. Both series replace Catalyst 1000, which Cisco no longer sells and which will lose support in 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we compare both series, translate PoE power into real-world device capacity and show how to migrate the configuration from an older switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/#What_are_Cisco_Catalyst_1200_and_1300\" >What are Cisco Catalyst 1200 and 1300?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/#Catalyst_1200_vs_1300_key_differences\" >Catalyst 1200 vs 1300: key differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/#Which_model_should_your_business_choose\" >Which model should your business choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/#How_much_PoE_power_do_you_really_need\" >How much PoE power do you really need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/#Migrating_from_Catalyst_1000_dates_and_the_Cisco_tool\" >Migrating from Catalyst 1000: dates and the Cisco tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/blog\/1677,cisco-catalyst-1200-vs-1300\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Cisco_Catalyst_1200_and_1300\"><\/span>What are Cisco Catalyst 1200 and 1300?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalyst 1200 and 1300 are managed Cisco switches for small and medium-sized businesses and branch offices. They connect computers, printers, cameras, VoIP phones and Wi-Fi access points into a single network. Most models also power devices over the network cable (PoE), so a camera mounted on the ceiling does not need a separate power socket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cisco launched both series in December 2023. They share the following core features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a dual-core Arm 1,4 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM, providing twice the processor performance and four times the memory of the previous generation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a TPM chip that protects software against tampering,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>up to 58% lower power consumption than the previous generation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support for IPv4 and IPv6, as well as Energy Efficient Ethernet, which reduces power consumption during periods of lower traffic,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a limited lifetime warranty with no additional licensing or update fees,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>management through a web browser, the Cisco Business mobile app or Cisco Business Dashboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalyst_1200_vs_1300_key_differences\"><\/span>Catalyst 1200 vs 1300: key differences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main differences concern routing, stacking, high-speed ports and PoE power. Data is based on Cisco datasheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Catalyst 1200<\/th><th>Catalyst 1300<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>L3 routing<\/td><td>static only (up to 32 routes)<\/td><td>static + RIPv2 (up to 990 routes, up to 7168 on 10G models)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stacking<\/td><td>not available<\/td><td>up to 8 switches (10G uplink models)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uplinks<\/td><td>1G SFP or 10G SFP+<\/td><td>1G SFP or 10G SFP+, with fully 10G models also available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2,5 Gb\/s ports (multigigabit)<\/td><td>not available<\/td><td>yes (MGP models)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PoE power per port<\/td><td>up to 30 W (PoE+)<\/td><td>up to 30 W (PoE+)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum switch PoE power<\/td><td>375 W<\/td><td>740 W<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active VLANs<\/td><td>255<\/td><td>4094<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Link aggregation groups (LAGs)<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ACL rules<\/td><td>512<\/td><td>1024\u20132048<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Additional security features<\/td><td>802.1X, port security, DoS protection<\/td><td>the same, plus DHCP snooping, IP Source Guard, Dynamic ARP Inspection and TACACS+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DHCP server on the switch<\/td><td>not available<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advanced security features of the 1300 series are also useful wherever guests connect to the network, such as in a hotel or an office with open Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Routing: static or dynamic?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalyst 1200 forwards traffic between VLANs based on manually configured routes. In an office with a single router, this is a fully adequate solution. With RIPv2, Catalyst 1300 automatically exchanges routes with other devices, simplifying management of networks with multiple segments or branch offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stacking: which models support it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stack is a group of switches managed as one, with a single address and configuration. In the 1300 series, it is supported by models with 10G uplinks (the -4X or -2X designation) and fully 10G models. Models with 1G uplinks (-2G, -4G) cannot be stacked. The 1200 series does not offer this feature, but a stack is not needed in a network with one or two switches: each switch is managed separately and they are connected through their uplink ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catalyst 1300X: the higher-end option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalyst 1300X is a 1300 series variant with OSPF routing, 5 Gb\/s ports and PoE++ power of up to 60 W per port. It is useful for the latest access points, which require more power than 30 W.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_model_should_your_business_choose\"><\/span>Which model should your business choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice depends on the number of devices, planned expansion and how much equipment needs to be powered via PoE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small single-site office with several cameras and access points: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/category\/cisco-catalyst-1200-17476\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalyst 1200<\/a>, for example <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1200-8P-E-2G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1200-8P-E-2G<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1200-24P-4G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1200-24P-4G<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Growing business with multiple VLANs, VoIP phones and video surveillance: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/category\/cisco-catalyst-1300-17477\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Catalyst 1300<\/a> with 10G uplinks, for example <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1300-24P-4X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1300-24P-4X<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1300-48P-4X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1300-48P-4X<\/a>. They can be stacked later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many PoE-powered devices: FP models with 740 W, for example <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1300-48FP-4G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1300-48FP-4G<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Office with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7: models with 2,5 Gb\/s ports, for example <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1300-24MGP-4X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1300-24MGP-4X<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small network core, connecting other switches: fully 10G models without PoE, for example <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1300-24XS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1300-24XS<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_PoE_power_do_you_really_need\"><\/span>How much PoE power do you really need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A switch&#8217;s PoE power budget is the total wattage it can distribute across all connected devices. Calculate the maximum power draw of each device, add them together and allow at least 20% headroom. If you plan to expand, 30% is better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power consumption of typical devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Device<\/th><th>Typical power draw<\/th><th>Standard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fixed IP camera (bullet, dome)<\/td><td>4\u20136 W<\/td><td>PoE (802.3af)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>VoIP phone<\/td><td>up to 7 W<\/td><td>PoE (802.3af)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wi-Fi 6\/6E access point<\/td><td>up to 30 W<\/td><td>PoE+ (802.3at)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wi-Fi 7 access point (e.g. Cisco CW9172I)<\/td><td>up to 30 W<\/td><td>PoE+ (802.3at)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Higher-power Wi-Fi 7 access point (e.g. Cisco CW9176I)<\/td><td>39\u201360 W<\/td><td>PoE++ (802.3bt)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PTZ camera, camera with heater<\/td><td>15\u201360 W, depending on the model<\/td><td>PoE+ or PoE++<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the device datasheet for its exact power draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many devices each switch can support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table assumes no more than 80% of the switch&#8217;s PoE power budget is used, with a single device type connected to each switch. An asterisk indicates that ports will be exhausted before the power budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>PoE power budget [W]<\/th><th>PoE ports<\/th><th>6 W cameras<\/th><th>7 W phones<\/th><th>30 W access points<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>C1200\/C1300-8P-E-2G<\/td><td>67<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>8*<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C1200-24P-4G, C1300-24P-4X<\/td><td>195<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>24*<\/td><td>22<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C1200-24FP-4G, C1300-24FP-4X<\/td><td>375<\/td><td>24<\/td><td>24*<\/td><td>24*<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C1200\/C1300-48P-4X<\/td><td>375<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>48*<\/td><td>42<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>C1300-48FP-4G, C1300-48FP-4X<\/td><td>740<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>48*<\/td><td>48*<\/td><td>19<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migrating_from_Catalyst_1000_dates_and_the_Cisco_tool\"><\/span>Migrating from Catalyst 1000: dates and the Cisco tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalyst 1000 no longer receives bug fixes, and Cisco will issue security patches only until the end of April 2028, while service contracts remain valid until the end of April 2030. From May 2026, the switch will no longer receive software updates, and during the final two years of support (2028\u20132030), it will not receive security patches either. It is therefore worth planning the replacement in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Milestone<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>End of sale<\/td><td>30.04.2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>End of software updates<\/td><td>30.04.2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>End of security patches<\/td><td>30.04.2028<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last day of Cisco support<\/td><td>30.04.2030<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which model should replace Catalyst 1000?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/catalyst-1000-series-switches\/catalyst-1000-ser-switches-eol.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cisco identifies the following as successors:<\/a> models from the 1300 series with the same number of ports and the same uplink type. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1300-16P-2G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1300-16P-2G<\/a> replaces C1000-16P-2G-L, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/product\/C1300-24T-4X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">C1300-24T-4X<\/a> replaces C1000-24T-4X-L.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to migrate the configuration: IOS CLI Migration Assistant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In April 2026, Cisco released a tool that translates configurations from Catalyst 1000 into the format used by the 1200, 1300 and 1300X series. Use it as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the new switch&#8217;s web interface, go to Administration &gt; IOS Configuration Conversion and click Go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sign in with a Cisco, Google or Apple account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the configuration file from Catalyst 1000 and select the target series.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Translate and compare the result with the original. Commands with no equivalent are highlighted in red with an explanation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy or download the completed configuration and upload it to the new switch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Initial setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can configure the new switch in three ways: through a web browser, using the Cisco Business app on your phone, or from the command line. With Network Plug and Play, the switch can automatically download a prepared configuration when connected to the network, while connecting a Bluetooth adapter to the USB port lets you configure it without a cable. For a small office, you can manage most settings through the browser-based interface. For multiple switches across several locations, Cisco Business Dashboard is more convenient. Detailed instructions are available in the Cisco documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the main difference between Catalyst 1200 a and 1300?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalyst 1300 supports RIP dynamic routing, stacking of up to 8 switches, 2,5 Gb\/s ports and up to 740 W of PoE power. Catalyst 1200 supports static routing and up to 375 W of PoE power, which is sufficient for a single-site network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Catalyst 1300 support PoE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Models with P, FP and MGP in the name supply power to devices via PoE+ up to 30 W per port. Models with T and X in the name (e.g. C1300-24T-4X, C1300-24XS) do not support PoE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Catalyst 1200 support stacking?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Stacking is available on selected models in the 1300 and 1300X series. In a network with one or two switches, this feature is usually not needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Catalyst 1200 and 1300 switches require a licence?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Both series operate without licences, and software updates are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Until when is Catalyst 1000 supported?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cisco will issue security patches until 30.04.2028, with support ending on 30.04.2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many IP cameras can a switch with 195 W support?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With cameras drawing 6 W and a 20% power reserve, it can support all 24 ports. If the switch reserves power based on the device class, the number falls to around 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Cisco Business Dashboard, and do you have to pay for it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is free Cisco software for managing a network from one central location. It supports Catalyst 1200 and 1300 switches, as well as Cisco Business routers and access points. It lets you deploy new devices, monitor the network and update software across multiple devices at once, including at several locations. IT companies serving multiple clients (MSPs) can manage each client\u2019s network separately. For a small network, the Lite version, which is installed on a Windows computer, is sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Catalyst 1200 is a good choice for single-site networks without stacking or dynamic routing. Catalyst 1300 is ideal as your business grows, if you need stacking, faster ports for Wi-Fi 7, or more PoE power. If you still have Catalyst 1000 switches, plan their replacement before security patches end in 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find the full range in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.senetic.co.uk\/category\/cisco-8867\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cisco switches and access points<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Article sponsored by Cisco.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Jaka jest najwa\u017cniejsza r\u00f3\u017cnica mi\u0119dzy Catalyst 1200 a 1300?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Catalyst 1300 ma routing dynamiczny RIP, \u0142\u0105czenie w stos do 8 switchy, porty 2,5 Gb\/s i do 740 W mocy PoE. 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