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5 Dec, 2025

£387.14 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
ATEN Control System licenses are one of those “not sexy, but saves time” purchases. If you’re already using ATEN control hardware (and have the ecosystem set up), buying the extra control license makes sense because it smooths integration and keeps your users from bouncing between remotes, apps, and manual switching. In day-to-day terms, the value is less about flashy features and more about consistent, repeatable room control—especially in offices where multiple rooms need the same behaviour and you don’t want your team troubleshooting every install.
That price point (£322.45 ex-VAT) is only a good deal if the license is actually required for your deployment. If you’re not already committed to the ATEN control workflow, this is an expensive “nice-to-have” that won’t magically make other systems controllable. I’d only recommend it if you can confirm it matches what your existing ATEN hardware/control software expects (and you’re scaling beyond the current setup). If you’re just starting out or you’re still deciding platform, you’ll usually get more value by scoping the whole control solution end-to-end before buying a single license.

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ATEN NRGence PE8324G3 - Power distribution unit (rack-mountable) - AC 100-240 V - 7.4 kW - 7360 VA - Ethernet 10/100 - input: IEC 60309 32A - output connectors: 24 (6 x IEC 60320 C19, 18 x IEC 60320 C13) - 0U - 1.6 m cord

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ATEN VE170Q Local and Remote Units - Video/audio extender - up to 300 m

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