ATEN C14 Smart-Lock Plug Connector (for PE5342T, PE5221T, and PG95348)

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

The ATEN C14 Smart‑Lock Plug Connector is one of those “small but important” bits that can save you hassle if you’re using the specific ATEN rack/PDUs it’s meant for. At £18.66 ex‑VAT it’s priced like a genuine accessory, not a generic workaround, and that’s the point: you get a proper, lockable fit that reduces the “wiggle and disconnect” problem that crops up with cable management in comms rooms, server cupboards, and shared offices. If you’ve got staff who plug/unplug things or you’re constantly relocating equipment, this is the kind of £15–£30 fix that prevents bigger downtime later.

I’d say only buy it if you already know you need it for those ATEN units (and you want the smart‑lock benefit rather than just fitting a standard connector). If you’re not sure what you’re replacing, or you’re building a one-off setup where cables will be left alone, it’s probably not worth paying for “locking” functionality you’ll never use. In short: great value for the right ATEN setup; pointless for everyone else.