Cat6 External Ethernet Cable
Solid copper installation cable with a black polyethylene outer sheath. Built for structured network cabling and external cable routes.
Select your required length from the listing options
Shorter than 305m: cut from original bulk cable and supplied as a seller-prepared coil, without the Excel box.
305m: supplied in the original Excel branded pull box.
All lengths are raw, unterminated cable. No RJ45 connectors, plugs, couplers or adapters are included.
Designed for external cable routes
The black PE jacket provides an external-grade sheath for network installation cable. The product is UV exposure tested in accordance with ASTM G154 and ASTM G155.
Suitable routes, protection and termination should be selected for the installation environment. External grade does not mean approval for direct burial or continuous submersion.
100% solid copper
Eight solid bare copper conductors form the cable core. This is copper installation cable, not copper-clad aluminium (CCA).
A practical choice for fixed network cabling where conductor material and consistent termination matter.
Four pairs. Eight conductors.
Colour-coded insulated conductors are twisted into four pairs and arranged around a central X-shaped polyethylene separator.
U/UTP construction: no overall shield and no individual pair shielding. Both the core insulation and the outer jacket are polyethylene.
23 AWG, solid Class 1
The 23 AWG solid conductors are designed for installation cabling. Choose termination hardware specified for Cat6 solid conductors of this size.
This is raw bulk cable requiring termination, rather than a ready-to-use patch lead.
Black polyethylene jacket
The cable has an approximately 6.3mm outside diameter and an operating temperature range of −10°C to +75°C.
Its declared reaction-to-fire class is Fca. Choose cable routes and fire performance appropriate to the building and project requirements.
Applications
For structured Ethernet cabling, network switches, access points, IP CCTV and data infrastructure with external cable routes.
It can form part of an appropriately designed PoE installation. Suitability depends on the equipment, PoE power requirements, run length, cable grouping, environment and termination. Network performance depends on the complete installed link.
Technical specifications
| Brand / manufacturer | Excel Networking / Mayflex UK Limited |
|---|---|
| Part number | 100-100 |
| Category / construction | Cat6 / U/UTP |
| Conductors | Bare copper, solid Class 1, 23 AWG |
| Core arrangement | 8 conductors / 4 colour-coded twisted pairs |
| Separator | Central X-shaped polyethylene separator |
| Shielding | No overall shield; no pair shields |
| Core insulation | Polyethylene (PE) |
| Outer sheath | Black polyethylene (PE), external grade |
| UV exposure testing | ASTM G154 and ASTM G155 |
| Outside diameter | Approximately 6.3mm |
| Operating temperature | −10°C to +75°C |
| NVP | 69% |
| Maximum pulling load | 100N |
| Minimum bend radius | During installation: 8 × cable outside diameter After installation: 4 × cable outside diameter |
| Reaction to fire | Fca according to EN 13501-6 |
| Flame test declaration | Manufacturer lists flame retardancy according to IEC 60332-1-2 |
| Original full box | 305m |
| Supplied length | As selected in the listing |
| Cable ends / accessories | Unterminated; no connectors or adapters included |
Length & packaging
Please select the required cable length before ordering. The length selected determines what is supplied.
| Cut lengths below 305m | Seller-prepared cable coil, cut from original bulk cable. Original Excel box not included. |
|---|---|
| Full 305m length | Original Excel branded pull box containing raw cable. |
| Every length | Unterminated cable only. No RJ45 connectors, plugs, couplers or adapters. |
Installation considerations
Maximum pulling load: 100N. Maintain a minimum bend radius of 8 × cable outside diameter during installation and 4 × after installation.
At the approximate 6.3mm cable diameter, these correspond to about 50.4mm and 25.2mm respectively. These are bend radii, not bend diameters.
The stated −10°C to +75°C range is the operating temperature range. Select suitable termination components, cable support and environmental protection for the route.
Standards & declared characteristics
Referenced product standards include ISO/IEC 11801-1, IEC 61156-5, EN 50173-1, EN 50173-2, BS EN 50288-3-1, ANSI/TIA 568-D and EN 50575.
The declared Fca reaction-to-fire classification under EN 13501-6 is separate from the manufacturer’s IEC 60332-1-2 flame-retardancy declaration. Fca is not a high fire-performance rating.
UV exposure testing is stated against ASTM G154 and G155. Referenced standards and test declarations do not constitute approval for every installation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this solid copper or CCA?
Solid bare copper. It is not copper-clad aluminium.
Is it Cat6 or Cat5e?
This is Excel Cat6 cable, part number 100-100.
Is the cable shielded?
No. U/UTP means there is no overall shield and no individual pair shielding.
Is it suitable for external installation?
It has an external-grade black PE sheath and documented UV exposure testing. Suitability still depends on the route and protection required; direct burial and submersion are not claimed.
Can I use it for IP CCTV?
It can be used as installation cabling in a compatible IP network. Check run length, termination and any PoE requirements for your equipment.
Does it come with RJ45 connectors?
No. All lengths are supplied raw and unterminated.
Is the 305m version in the original box?
Yes. The full 305m length comes in the original Excel pull box.
Are shorter lengths supplied in coils?
Yes. They are seller-prepared coils cut from bulk cable, without the original box.
What is the outside diameter?
Approximately 6.3mm.
Is the cable black?
Yes. The outer polyethylene sheath is black.