- Network Admin
Network Switches Explained: Managed vs Unmanaged
11 Mar, 2026

£48.41 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ATEN Daisy Chain Cable (5m) is a pretty niche but genuinely useful bit of kit if you’re already invested in ATEN’s KVM setup and want to keep things tidy. The value is best when it saves you from ugly cable clutter or reduces the need for awkward extensions—5m is long enough for most real office layouts without turning your desk into a wiring loom. At £32.74 ex-VAT, I’d only buy it if you’re certain it’s the right part for your specific ATEN model chain—these cables are one of those “small-looking, compatibility-sensitive” items.
I wouldn’t bother if you’re building a one-off KVM arrangement, because you’ll be paying for daisy-chaining flexibility you may never use. Also, if you’re trying to solve “my devices are far apart,” this isn’t the same as fixing a placement problem—daisy-chain distances and supported configurations matter, so check your KVM documentation first. If you’ve got an existing ATEN daisy-chain workflow and just need an extra length, this is the right kind of purchase: practical, reliable, and cheaper than reworking your whole setup.

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