Networking Cable Alantec KIU6ALSOH500D Cat6 U/UTP 23 AWG LSOH 500 m Grey

Alantec KIU6ALSOH500D Cat6 U/UTP 23 AWG LSOH 500 m Grey is a bulk network cable designed for Ethernet installations that require Category 6 performance. The cable features 23 AWG solid conductors, an unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) configuration and an LSOH (low smoke zero halogen) outer jacket. Supplied on a 500 m reel with no pre-fitted connectors, the cable has an outer diameter of 7.2 mm and is suitable for installation in environments where reduced smoke and halogen emissions are preferred. The recommended operating temperature range is −30 °C to 50 °C; the cable should be handled to avoid mechanical damage during installation.

Advantages

The LSOH outer jacket reduces toxic and corrosive gas emissions in case of fire, improving safety in enclosed spaces and around sensitive electronics. Category 6 specification and 23 AWG conductors provide consistent signal performance for Gigabit Ethernet and other high-speed network applications. The unshielded U/UTP design simplifies termination and routing in typical structured cabling systems while maintaining required pair twist and electrical characteristics for Cat6 compliance. A 500 m bulk length offers continuous runs and fewer joins for installations in data centers, offices, and telecom rooms.

Suitable for

• Structured cabling for Gigabit Ethernet (Cat6) in commercial and residential buildings
• Horizontal and vertical cable runs where bulk cable is terminated on-site
• Environments requiring low smoke and zero halogen materials, such as equipment rooms and public spaces
• Installations that favour solid 23 AWG conductors for stable connections over short to medium distances

Key specifications

• Cable category: Cat6
• Conductor size: 23 AWG (solid conductors)
• Pair configuration: U/UTP (unshielded twisted pairs)
• Jacket material: LSOH (low smoke zero halogen)
• Length: 500 m (bulk reel)
• Outer diameter: 7.2 mm
• Cable colour: Grey
• Operating temperature range: −30 °C to 50 °C

How to use

Route the cable along planned pathways, avoiding sharp bends and mechanical stress. Cut required lengths from the bulk reel and terminate on appropriate Cat6 RJ45 connectors or patch panels rated for solid 23 AWG conductors, following standard termination patterns. Maintain minimum bend radius recommendations during pulling and avoid exceeding tensile load limits. Use appropriate cable management, labeling and testing tools to verify continuity, pair integrity and Cat6 performance after installation.

Usage recommendations

Avoid mechanical damage during handling and installation; keep the cable away from heat sources and sharp edges. Test each terminated run with a certified cable tester to ensure compliance with Cat6 electrical parameters before connecting active equipment.