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Mercury Cat6 U/UTP LSZH Network Cable - Lilac (305m)

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Description

The Mercury Cat6 U/UTP is a 305m reel of unshielded twisted-pair network cable with a low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) sheath in lilac. Eight solid oxygen-free copper conductors are twisted into four pairs and insulated with HDPE, giving 5.8mm overall cable diameter and a rated performance of 250MHz across 100m runs.

Designed for Gigabit Ethernet installations in commercial and residential buildings, the cable meets TIA/EIA-568 Cat6 standards and passes Cat6 fluke testing at 100m. The LSZH sheath material complies with RoHS and reduces toxic fumes and smoke production in fire conditions, making it suitable for enclosed spaces like ducts, risers and ceiling voids where PVC cable might be restricted. The cable is HDBaseT compliant, supporting transmission of uncompressed HD video, audio, power and control signals over a single Cat6 run.

Supplied in a dispensing box with metre markings printed on the sheath at 1m intervals, the reel allows cable to be pulled cleanly without kinking or tangling during installation. The solid copper conductors provide better structural integrity for permanent installations compared to stranded alternatives, while the lilac sheath colour aids visual identification in multi-cable environments. The 305m length covers typical floor or building runs without requiring mid-span joins.

Specification
Strands 8 x 1/0.54mmØ ±2%
Conductor CSA 8 x 0.229mm²
Cable : diameter 5.8mmØ
Insulation HDPE 0.195mm thickness
Sheath LSHF 0.55mm thickness
Capacitance 5.2nF/100m
DC resistance @ 20°C <9.5 ohms/100m
Impedance (100 to 250MHz) 100±15 ohms
Return loss >17.3dB @100m
Attenuation <32.8dB @100m
NEXT >38.3dB
PSNEXT >36.3dB
ELFEXT >19.8dB
PSELFEXT >16.8dB
Phase delay <570ns
Cable colour Lilac
Length 305m
Weight 12.7kg
Conductor Solid OFC
Frequently Asked

What is the difference between U/UTP and F/UTP cable?

U/UTP is unshielded — the four twisted pairs have no foil or braid screen around them. F/UTP has an overall foil shield around all four pairs. Unshielded cable is lighter, more flexible, and acceptable for most residential and commercial Gigabit Ethernet installations where EMI is not a concern.

Can this cable be used outdoors?

The LSZH sheath is designed for indoor use in ducts, risers and ceiling voids. For outdoor runs the cable should be installed inside conduit or trunking to protect it from UV exposure and moisture. External-grade Cat6 with a UV-resistant PE sheath is recommended for direct burial or exposed external mounting.

What connectors are needed to terminate this cable?

Solid-core Cat6 cable terminates into RJ45 keystone jacks, patch panels, or surface-mount boxes using punch-down tools (110 or Krone style). Do not use crimp-on RJ45 plugs designed for stranded cable — they do not grip solid conductors reliably.

Does the cable support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

Yes. The solid copper conductors and DC resistance of less than 9.5 ohms per 100m support IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+) and 802.3bt (PoE++) standards, allowing the cable to carry power and data simultaneously to devices like IP cameras, access points and VoIP phones.

Shipping & Returns

Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.

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    Description

    The Mercury Cat6 U/UTP is a 305m reel of unshielded twisted-pair network cable with a low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) sheath in lilac. Eight solid oxygen-free copper conductors are twisted into four pairs and insulated with HDPE, giving 5.8mm overall cable diameter and a rated performance of 250MHz across 100m runs.

    Designed for Gigabit Ethernet installations in commercial and residential buildings, the cable meets TIA/EIA-568 Cat6 standards and passes Cat6 fluke testing at 100m. The LSZH sheath material complies with RoHS and reduces toxic fumes and smoke production in fire conditions, making it suitable for enclosed spaces like ducts, risers and ceiling voids where PVC cable might be restricted. The cable is HDBaseT compliant, supporting transmission of uncompressed HD video, audio, power and control signals over a single Cat6 run.

    Supplied in a dispensing box with metre markings printed on the sheath at 1m intervals, the reel allows cable to be pulled cleanly without kinking or tangling during installation. The solid copper conductors provide better structural integrity for permanent installations compared to stranded alternatives, while the lilac sheath colour aids visual identification in multi-cable environments. The 305m length covers typical floor or building runs without requiring mid-span joins.

    Specification
    Strands 8 x 1/0.54mmØ ±2%
    Conductor CSA 8 x 0.229mm²
    Cable : diameter 5.8mmØ
    Insulation HDPE 0.195mm thickness
    Sheath LSHF 0.55mm thickness
    Capacitance 5.2nF/100m
    DC resistance @ 20°C <9.5 ohms/100m
    Impedance (100 to 250MHz) 100±15 ohms
    Return loss >17.3dB @100m
    Attenuation <32.8dB @100m
    NEXT >38.3dB
    PSNEXT >36.3dB
    ELFEXT >19.8dB
    PSELFEXT >16.8dB
    Phase delay <570ns
    Cable colour Lilac
    Length 305m
    Weight 12.7kg
    Conductor Solid OFC
    Frequently Asked

    What is the difference between U/UTP and F/UTP cable?

    U/UTP is unshielded — the four twisted pairs have no foil or braid screen around them. F/UTP has an overall foil shield around all four pairs. Unshielded cable is lighter, more flexible, and acceptable for most residential and commercial Gigabit Ethernet installations where EMI is not a concern.

    Can this cable be used outdoors?

    The LSZH sheath is designed for indoor use in ducts, risers and ceiling voids. For outdoor runs the cable should be installed inside conduit or trunking to protect it from UV exposure and moisture. External-grade Cat6 with a UV-resistant PE sheath is recommended for direct burial or exposed external mounting.

    What connectors are needed to terminate this cable?

    Solid-core Cat6 cable terminates into RJ45 keystone jacks, patch panels, or surface-mount boxes using punch-down tools (110 or Krone style). Do not use crimp-on RJ45 plugs designed for stranded cable — they do not grip solid conductors reliably.

    Does the cable support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

    Yes. The solid copper conductors and DC resistance of less than 9.5 ohms per 100m support IEEE 802.3af (PoE), 802.3at (PoE+) and 802.3bt (PoE++) standards, allowing the cable to carry power and data simultaneously to devices like IP cameras, access points and VoIP phones.

    Shipping & Returns

    Delivery UK delivery is £14.99, and delivery is free on all orders of £99 or more, in the UK and internationally.

    Returns If you change your mind, you have 14 days from delivery to tell us, and a further 14 days to send the goods back. Return postage for a change-of-mind return is paid by you. Change-of-mind returns are subject to an inspection and handling deduction. See our full returns policy.

    To arrange a return, call us on 020 8149 5199 or use our contact page.