STL Announces Plenum‑Rated Fiber Trunk Assemblies for AI Data Center Connectivity
Sterlite Technologies Ltd (STL), listed on the NSE as STLTECH, issued a press release on September 10, 2026 from Columbia, South Carolina, stating that it has obtained Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP) US certification for its Intermittently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) pre‑terminated assembly portfolio covering lengths from 48 ft to 576 ft. The certification, which complies with NFPA 262 fire‑protection standards, positions STL among the global providers of AI‑ready infrastructure offering NFPA‑262‑qualified indoor cable assemblies.
The newly certified assemblies are factory‑built, with connectors already installed, polished and tested for high performance. This eliminates the need for field splicing, thereby accelerating installation schedules and lowering overall deployment costs for data‑center operators handling AI workloads. Designed specifically for indoor use, the plenum‑rated cables are intended for deployment within hyperscale, colocation and enterprise data‑center containment zones, where tight routing and restricted duct spaces demand solutions that can scale bandwidth without compromising safety compliance.
In a statement, Dr. Badri Gomatam, Chief Technology Officer of the Optical Networking Business at STL, emphasized that the certification reflects the company’s engineering excellence and its commitment to being the preferred partner for the world’s largest hyperscalers, enabling safe and reliable connectivity for the AI revolution.
About STL
Sterlite Technologies Ltd is a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions, delivering end‑to‑end offerings for AI‑ready infrastructure, FTTH, rural, enterprise and data‑center networks. The company operates manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe and Asia and serves customers in more than 100 countries, including data‑center and cloud providers, telecom operators, internet service providers and large enterprises. STL’s strategic focus is driven by customer‑centricity, research and development, and sustainability.
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