ATEN 2L-29330 networking cable Grey 300 m Cat6a U/FTP (STP)

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For £649 ex‑VAT, an ATEN 300 m Cat6a drum is only “good value” if you genuinely need that quantity and you’re confident you’ll actually pull it through installs on the same project. Cat6a U/FTP (STP) is the right kind of cable for sites where interference is a concern—industrial units, busy office floors with lots of adjacent power/AV runs, or anywhere you want a bit more margin for stable gigabit/10G‑capable links. ATEN is generally reliable on the build quality side, so if you’re doing proper termination practice (good patching, sensible bend radius, clean terminations), it can be a sensible, no-drama choice.

That said, this is expensive compared to buying “standard” Cat6a by the meter, so I’d push back unless you’re sure you’re not overbuying. Also, the cable alone won’t save you from a bad install: if your team isn’t meticulous with termination and testing, spending more here won’t help the real-world link performance. In short: **buy it** if you’re a reseller/installer running a serious job that needs 300 m and the environment justifies STP shielding; **don’t** if you only need a small amount, or if you’re price-sensitive and your installation conditions are straightforward.