{"product_id":"lv-armored-power-cable-4-core-swa-underground-isp-pop-power-distribution-cable-uganda","title":"LV Armored Power Cable — 4-Core SWA Underground \u0026 ISP PoP Power Distribution Cable (Uganda)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLV Armored Power Cable — 4-Core SWA\u003c\/strong\u003e is the industry standard for mains power distribution to ISP Points of Presence (PoPs), tower sites, outdoor distribution cabinets, NOC server rooms, and building power infrastructure across Uganda. The Steel Wire Armour (SWA) construction provides mechanical protection for direct underground burial, conduit, trunking, and aerial installation without additional external protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are powering a new \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-isp-starter-kit-4-device-bundle-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik ISP PoP site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, feeding mains power to your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dell-emc-poweredge-r640-rack-server-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOC rack server\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or laying a permanent underground power feed to a remote tower site, LV armored SWA cable gives you a durable, code-compliant power infrastructure foundation. Pair your network power infrastructure with your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISP Billing \u0026amp; Subscriber Management Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for complete end-to-end ISP operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow Voltage (LV) Armored — SWA (Steel Wire Armour)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Core (3 phase + neutral \/ line + neutral + earth configurations)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.6\/1kV (600V\/1000V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConductor Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStranded Aluminium or Copper (specify on order)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArmour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Wire Armour (SWA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePVC — UV and weather resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBS 5467 \/ IEC 60502\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect burial, conduit, trunking, aerial (catenary supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack outer sheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes \u0026amp; Uganda Market Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice per Metre (USh)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm² 4-Core SWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall PoP, MikroTik site power, distribution boards up to 10–15A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 54,500 USh\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm² – 50mm² 4-Core SWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-size PoP, NOC server room, active cooling, UPS feeds 30–60A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 83,000 – 170,000 USh\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95mm² – 185mm² 4-Core SWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge distribution points, generator feeds, building main incomers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 298,000 – 541,000 USh\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are indicative market rates. Contact NetEdge Supplies for current stock pricing and bulk order discounts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eISP PoP Power Infrastructure Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISP PoP mains feed\u003c\/strong\u003e — run 16mm² or 25mm² 4-core SWA from the UMEME distribution transformer to your PoP distribution board; feeds your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-isp-starter-kit-4-device-bundle-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik routers, switches, and access points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e via a UPS or voltage stabiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNOC server room power\u003c\/strong\u003e — feed mains to your \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dell-emc-poweredge-r640-rack-server-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDell PowerEdge R640\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e RADIUS\/billing server, UPS, and PDU using 25mm²–50mm² SWA from the main distribution board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderground PoP-to-PoP power runs\u003c\/strong\u003e — direct bury 16mm² to 50mm² SWA between PoP sites, tower bases, and remote cabinets without conduit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator interconnect\u003c\/strong\u003e — connect standby generators to your ISP NOC automatic transfer switch (ATS) using 95mm²–185mm² SWA for reliable backup power during load-shedding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilding distribution boards\u003c\/strong\u003e — wire MDU and apartment building distribution boards for subscriber building power using 25mm²–50mm² 4-core SWA from the UMEME meter point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerial building-to-building runs\u003c\/strong\u003e — catenary-supported 16mm² SWA for short power spans between adjacent ISP-owned buildings at a PoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Guidelines for Uganda ISPs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect burial depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum 600mm in open ground; 900mm under roads, driveways, and paved areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSand bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay on 75mm sand bed, cover with 75mm sand, then warning tape before backfilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e use SWA cable glands at both ends — earth the armour at the distribution board via the armour gland and earth bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE note:\u003c\/strong\u003e LV armored cable is for mains power only — use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/primecables-cat6-utp-solid-bulk-cable-250ft-cca-fire-retardant-blue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCat6 UTP bulk cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for data and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-rbgpoe-gigabit-poe-injector-adapter-9-48v\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoE injectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for low-voltage device power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage drop:\u003c\/strong\u003e calculate voltage drop for runs over 30 metres — upsize to the next cable cross-section if drop exceeds 3% at full load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad shedding resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e connect ISP PoP equipment to a UPS fed from LV armored cable for uninterrupted subscriber service during UMEME outages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplementary ISP Infrastructure Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-isp-starter-kit-4-device-bundle-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik ISP Starter Kit — 4-Device Bundle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — complete WISP infrastructure powered by your LV SWA feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dell-emc-poweredge-r640-rack-server-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDell EMC PowerEdge R640 Rack Server\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — NOC RADIUS and billing server requiring stable mains power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/primecables-cat6-utp-solid-bulk-cable-250ft-cca-fire-retardant-blue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimeCables Cat6 UTP Bulk Cable 250ft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — data cabling to complement your power infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cmple-cat6-bulk-network-cable-1000ft-23awg-550mhz-high-performance-lan-cable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCmple Cat6 1000ft Bulk Cable Reel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — large-scale structured data cabling for MDU and building deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-rbgpoe-gigabit-poe-injector-adapter-9-48v\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik RBGPOE Gigabit PoE Injector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — low-voltage PoE power for MikroTik access points at your PoP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISP Billing \u0026amp; Subscriber Management Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — automate subscriber provisioning, billing, and reactivation across all your powered PoP sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is LV armored power cable used for in ISP networks in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLV SWA cable supplies mains power to ISP PoP sites, tower base stations, outdoor cabinets, and NOC server rooms. The steel wire armour allows direct underground burial and protects against mechanical damage — essential for powering \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-isp-starter-kit-4-device-bundle-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik PoP equipment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISP Billing Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sizes of LV armored cable are available and what are the prices in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16mm² 4-core SWA: ≈ 54,500 USh\/m. 25mm²–50mm² 4-core: ≈ 83,000–170,000 USh\/m. 95mm²–185mm² heavy industrial: ≈ 298,000–541,000 USh\/m. Contact NetEdge Supplies for current bulk pricing and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan LV armored cable be buried directly underground in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — SWA cable is rated for direct burial at minimum 600mm depth in open ground and 900mm under roads. Lay on a sand bed and mark with warning tape. No additional conduit required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size LV armored cable do I need for my ISP PoP site?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor small \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-isp-starter-kit-4-device-bundle-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMikroTik PoP sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e under 10A: 16mm² 4-core SWA. For NOC server rooms with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dell-emc-poweredge-r640-rack-server-uganda\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erack servers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and active cooling at 30–60A: 25mm²–50mm². For generator feeds and large distribution points: 95mm²–185mm².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs LV armored cable suitable for aerial installation in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — SWA cable can be aerially installed when supported by a catenary wire. For short building-to-building power spans under 50 metres at ISP PoP sites, catenary-supported 16mm² SWA is widely used by Ugandan ISPs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy LV armored power cable in Uganda?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetEdge Supplies stocks LV armored SWA power cable with delivery to Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and upcountry. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for bulk pricing, or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISP Billing \u0026amp; Subscriber Management Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZMS Cable","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734040707394,"sku":"LV-SWA-4C-16MM-BLK","price":185000.0,"currency_code":"UGX","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/1778\/1314\/files\/FactoryproductionforUgandaLVCableorder-cablenews-ZMSCable.jpg?v=1791956259","url":"https:\/\/etedgesupplies.myshopify.com\/products\/lv-armored-power-cable-4-core-swa-underground-isp-pop-power-distribution-cable-uganda","provider":"NetEdge Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}