STL launches Plenum-rated Fiber Trunk Assemblies for AI Data Center Connectivity
STL has launched a new line of Plenum-rated fiber optic cable assemblies designed specifically for high-density AI data centers. These factory-tested cables aim to simplify installation and reduce costs while meeting strict safety standards for indoor hyperscale environments.
Why it matters
As AI workloads demand higher data density, specialized physical infrastructure is critical to maintaining safety and performance in large-scale data centers.
COLUMBIA, S.C. , Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, today announced an update to its data center portfolio with Optical Fiber Nonconductive Plenum (OFNP ) US certification for 48 to 576F Intermittently Bonded Ribbon (IBR) pre-terminated assembly portfolio. These factory-built cable assemblies are critical to support the AI-led Data Center market requirements with connectors installed, polished, and tested for high performance, preventing the need for field splicing and equipment resulting in fast installation and lowered cost.
With this certification, STL is now among the global AI-ready infrastructure providers for NFPA 262-qualified indoor cable assemblies. The Plenum certified cable assembly portfolio is purpose-built for indoor applications, targeting specialised deployment inside hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center containment zones. Optimised for tight routing environments, these cables enable operators to scale bandwidth within restricted duct spaces without compromising safety compliance.
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