Outdoor Cat5e/Cat6 Data Cable Cat 6 Outdoor, Sheath Black 500m Electra
Electra Cat 6 Outdoor, Sheath outdoor cat5e/cat6 data cable features a black sheath, sold as a 500m roll. Ideal for outdoor structured data and network cabling.
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Product Name/Title: Cat6 U/UTP Data Cable | 4 Pair Gel Filled | UV Resistant Black | @Pack by Electra Cables
Brand: Electra Cables
SKU: CAT6-OD-500
Alternatively Known As: Cat6 Outdoor Data Cable, Cat6 Gel Filled Cable, Cat6 Direct Burial Cable, Outdoor Ethernet Cable, Electra Cat6 UTP 500m
- Cable Type: U/UTP Cat6
- Conductor: 4 pairs, 23AWG solid bare copper
- Insulation: HDPE
- Sheath: LDPE (Black, UV resistant)
- Gel filled for moisture protection
- Outer Diameter: approx. 7.8mm
- Length: 500 metres
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
- Compliance: ANSI/TIA-568-C.2, ISO/IEC 11801
- Bandwidth: 250 MHz
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 400mm x 300mm x 400mm
- Weight: 18 kg
- Category 6 U/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable
- 4 pairs of 23AWG solid copper conductors
- Gel filled for moisture protection
- HDPE/LDPE double sheath for enhanced durability
- UV resistant black outer jacket
- Suitable for outdoor and direct burial use
- Supplied in 500 metre drum
- Installation by a licensed cabler is required for compliance with Australian standards and optimal performance, especially for direct burial and outdoor applications.
- Outdoor data cabling
- Direct burial installations
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Industrial and commercial networking
- Security and CCTV systems
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Gel filling and robust sheath extend cable lifespan, reducing replacement frequency and waste.
- UV and moisture resistance minimizes environmental impact from cable degradation.
25-year performance warranty when installed by a certified installer.
Available for immediate purchase. Ideal for outdoor and direct burial data cabling in commercial, industrial, and telecommunications applications.
Q: Is the Electra Cables Cat6 U UTP Outdoor Data Cable 500m suitable for direct burial?
A: Yes. This cable is designed for direct burial and outdoor use, featuring gel filling for moisture protection, a UV resistant HDPE/LDPE black outer jacket, and an operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C. Installation by a licensed cabler is required for Australian standards compliance and to qualify for the 25-year performance warranty.
Q: What is the outer diameter and drum dimensions of the CAT6-OD-500?
A: The cable has an outer diameter of approximately 7.8mm. The 500m drum measures 400mm x 300mm x 400mm (H x L x W) and weighs 18kg, making it suited to larger infrastructure projects including telecommunications, CCTV, and commercial outdoor cabling runs.
A Cat6 U UTP gel filled outdoor data cable is also available in a 300m drum for projects with shorter run requirements.
For bulk indoor Cat6 runs on the same project, a Cat6 bulk cable 305m U UTP solid is available in multiple colours.
Outdoor port terminations can be fitted with a Cat6 outdoor cable 4 pair PE jacket to suit the same external cabling infrastructure.
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