Cat6 Armoured Cable

Why Choose Cat6 Armoured Cable?

Cat6 armoured cable provides additional mechanical protection for Ethernet installations where standard external cable may be vulnerable to impact, crushing, rodents or accidental damage.

• SWA or reinforced protection for demanding installations
• Full-copper conductors for reliable Cat6 performance and PoE
• Suitable options for outdoor, underground and industrial use
• Available cut-to-length and in 50m, 100m and 305m lengths

Where Is Armoured Cat6 Cable Used?

Armoured Cat6 cable is commonly used for network connections to garden offices, garages, workshops, outbuildings, CCTV systems and outdoor wireless access points. It is also suitable for industrial environments where the cable requires greater physical protection.

Cat6 SWA Cable for Underground Installations

SWA stands for Steel Wire Armoured. The steel wire layer helps protect the network cable against mechanical damage, making Cat6 SWA cable a popular choice for underground and external installations.

Some products are suitable for direct burial, while others should be installed inside suitable underground ducting. Always check the individual product specification and installation requirements before ordering.

Which Length Do I Need?

• Cut-to-length: Order the precise cable length required for your installation.
• 50m and 100m: Suitable for many garden offices, CCTV systems and building-to-building links.
• 305m reels: Best suited to installers and larger projects requiring multiple cable runs.

Cat6 Armoured Cable FAQs

Is SWA the same as armoured cable?

SWA is a specific type of armoured cable and stands for Steel Wire Armoured. Other reinforced cable constructions may also be described as armoured, so check the individual product specification when choosing your cable.

Can Cat6 armoured cable be buried directly?

Some Cat6 SWA cables with suitable external PE jackets can be installed underground or directly buried. Suitability varies by product, ground conditions and installation method, so always check the product specification first.

Does armouring affect network performance?

No. A correctly manufactured full-copper Cat6 armoured cable can provide reliable Gigabit Ethernet performance and support Power over Ethernet. Cat6 may also support 10 Gigabit Ethernet over shorter distances, depending on the installation conditions.

Should I choose Cat6 or Cat6a armoured cable?

Cat6 is suitable for most Gigabit Ethernet installations. For full 10 Gigabit performance up to 100 metres, view our Cat6a Armoured Cable range.