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£168.64 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
If you’re running an ATEN CL3xxx KVM/iKVM in a 19" rack, this sort of rack-mount kit is one of those “boring but essential” buys. At ~£140 ex-VAT, the price feels a bit premium for what it is, but the value is real if you actually care about clean installs, managed cabling, and keeping console hardware stable and serviceable. It also tends to save you hassle versus bodging together universal brackets—especially in corporate environments where you want everything to look consistent and be quick to swap out later.
That said, this only makes sense if you have the specific ATEN console models it’s designed for. If your CL unit isn’t on the compatible list, you’ll waste money and time. And if you’re not rack-mounting (or you’ve already got an internal bracket solution), then it’s an easy “no”—you’re paying for convenience you don’t need. Overall: buy it if you’re standardising on ATEN rack builds and want the installation to be straightforward and repeatable; skip it if you’re not already deep in those CL31xx/CL37xx/CL38xx deployments.

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