LV Armored Power Cable — 4-Core SWA Underground & ISP PoP Power Distribution Cable (Uganda)

LV Armored Power Cable — 4-Core SWA 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.

Whether you are powering a new MikroTik ISP PoP site, feeding mains power to your NOC rack server, 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 ISP Billing & Subscriber Management Platform for complete end-to-end ISP operations.

Key Specifications

Available Sizes & Uganda Market Pricing

Prices are indicative market rates. Contact NetEdge Supplies for current stock pricing and bulk order discounts.

ISP PoP Power Infrastructure Use Cases

• ISP PoP mains feed — run 16mm² or 25mm² 4-core SWA from the UMEME distribution transformer to your PoP distribution board; feeds your MikroTik routers, switches, and access points via a UPS or voltage stabiliser
• NOC server room power — feed mains to your Dell PowerEdge R640 RADIUS/billing server, UPS, and PDU using 25mm²–50mm² SWA from the main distribution board
• Underground PoP-to-PoP power runs — direct bury 16mm² to 50mm² SWA between PoP sites, tower bases, and remote cabinets without conduit
• Generator interconnect — connect standby generators to your ISP NOC automatic transfer switch (ATS) using 95mm²–185mm² SWA for reliable backup power during load-shedding
• Building distribution boards — wire MDU and apartment building distribution boards for subscriber building power using 25mm²–50mm² 4-core SWA from the UMEME meter point
• Aerial building-to-building runs — catenary-supported 16mm² SWA for short power spans between adjacent ISP-owned buildings at a PoP

Installation Guidelines for Uganda ISPs

• Direct burial depth: minimum 600mm in open ground; 900mm under roads, driveways, and paved areas
• Sand bedding: lay on 75mm sand bed, cover with 75mm sand, then warning tape before backfilling
• Termination: use SWA cable glands at both ends — earth the armour at the distribution board via the armour gland and earth bar
• PoE note: LV armored cable is for mains power only — use Cat6 UTP bulk cable for data and PoE injectors for low-voltage device power
• Voltage drop: calculate voltage drop for runs over 30 metres — upsize to the next cable cross-section if drop exceeds 3% at full load
• Load shedding resilience: connect ISP PoP equipment to a UPS fed from LV armored cable for uninterrupted subscriber service during UMEME outages

Complementary ISP Infrastructure Products

• MikroTik ISP Starter Kit — 4-Device Bundle — complete WISP infrastructure powered by your LV SWA feed
• Dell EMC PowerEdge R640 Rack Server — NOC RADIUS and billing server requiring stable mains power
• PrimeCables Cat6 UTP Bulk Cable 250ft — data cabling to complement your power infrastructure
• Cmple Cat6 1000ft Bulk Cable Reel — large-scale structured data cabling for MDU and building deployments
• MikroTik RBGPOE Gigabit PoE Injector — low-voltage PoE power for MikroTik access points at your PoP
• ISP Billing & Subscriber Management Platform — automate subscriber provisioning, billing, and reactivation across all your powered PoP sites

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LV armored power cable used for in ISP networks in Uganda?

LV 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 MikroTik PoP equipment and your ISP Billing Platform infrastructure.

What sizes of LV armored cable are available and what are the prices in Uganda?

16mm² 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.

Can LV armored cable be buried directly underground in Uganda?

Yes — 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.

What size LV armored cable do I need for my ISP PoP site?

For small MikroTik PoP sites under 10A: 16mm² 4-core SWA. For NOC server rooms with rack servers and active cooling at 30–60A: 25mm²–50mm². For generator feeds and large distribution points: 95mm²–185mm².

Is LV armored cable suitable for aerial installation in Uganda?

Yes — 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.

Where can I buy LV armored power cable in Uganda?

NetEdge Supplies stocks LV armored SWA power cable with delivery to Kampala, Entebbe, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and upcountry. Contact us for bulk pricing, or explore our ISP Billing & Subscriber Management Platform.