Product Launch Details

Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) has expanded its Neuralis Data Center portfolio with the introduction of Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies designed for hyperscale and enterprise data centers. The product range addresses the unprecedented surge in bandwidth demand driven by AI, cloud, and high-performance computing workloads.

Product Specifications

The new portfolio includes two main product categories:

1. Indoor Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies (48F–576F): Designed for high-density MMC, MPO and LC terminations inside data halls. These meet ANSI/ICEA S-83-596 and UL OFNP (plenum)/OFNR (riser) cable standards, with cable diameters ranging from 5.8 mm (48F) to 12.2 mm (576F).

2. Indoor/Outdoor Pre-Terminated Fiber Trunk Assemblies (144F–6912F): Ultra-high fiber count portfolio built for campus, inter-building and inter-row interconnects. Scales up to 6912 fibers in a single cable with a 32.0 mm outer diameter, supported by OFNR/LSZH jacketing and UL 1651-rated sunlight resistance for long-term outdoor exposure.

Key Features

  • High-density, small-diameter design: 48F trunks at 5.8 mm OD for in-rack connectivity, scaling to 6912F I/O trunks at 32.0 mm OD for campus-scale backbone links, enabling significantly more capacity per pathway
  • Application-ready connector options: Factory termination in MMC, MTP/MPO and LC formats, in Base-8, Base-12, Base-16 and Base-24 configurations to match diverse switch and patch-panel architectures
  • Fiber choice for every application: Available in single-mode ITU-T G.657.A2 fiber (200 µm or 250 µm) for bend-insensitive routing, or OM4 multimode fiber for shorter-reach, cost-optimized links
  • Engineered for fast, reliable splicing: Uses STL's patented IBR rollable ribbon technology with innovative color-coded bonded ribbon design for faster and more accurate ribbon identification
  • Guaranteed optical performance: Every assembly is 100% factory tested, with Ultra Low Loss connector performance grades available across both portfolios

Strategic Context

The product addresses hyperscale and data center operators' need to bring capacity online faster, in less physical space, and with near-zero tolerance for field-installation error. As fiber counts increase, duct, tray and conduit space becomes a constraint on scaling speed, driving operators toward factory-terminated, pre-tested connectivity solutions.

Management Commentary

Dr Badri Gomatam, CTO of STL, stated: "Every data center customer we work with is trying to solve the same equation - more capacity, less time. That's exactly what this extension of Neuralis portfolio is built around. Our Pre-Terminated Trunk Assemblies are designed for dense networks, they are pre-tested, ready to connect on arrival, and flexible. This is connectivity built for how data centers are actually being constructed today; high density, tight timelines, zero room for error."

Company Background

STL is a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions, providing end-to-end solutions for building AI-ready infrastructure, FTTx, Rural and Enterprise networks. The company has manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, delivering solutions in more than 100 countries. Their customer base includes hyperscalers, neoclouds, telecom operators, internet service providers and large enterprises.