Sterlite Technologies Launches High Capacity Fibre Cables

Sterlite Technologies Limited (STL) has added a new range of ready made fibre optic cables to its Neuralis data centre product range. The company announced the launch in an exchange filing on September 24.

The new cables are designed for large data centres that need to move growing volumes of data. STL said the range covers cables carrying between 48 and 6,912 optical fibres, with connectors fitted at the factory so they can be plugged in at the installation site.

The company said the ready made design can reduce the need for engineers to fit connectors manually during installation. The range also includes different connector options and fibre configurations for different data centre equipment.

What STL has launched

STL's new range is part of its Neuralis data centre product portfolio. The cables are available in different fibre counts, allowing data centre operators to select a configuration based on their connection requirements.

One of the product lines is designed for connections within a single data hall. It carries between 48 and 576 fibres and is available in cable thicknesses ranging from 5.8 mm to 12.2 mm, depending on the fibre count.

STL said this range meets the ANSI/ICEA S 83 596 and UL cable safety standards.

The broader product range goes up to 6,912 individual optical fibres. STL said the higher fibre counts are aimed at large data centre requirements where large amounts of data need to move between equipment.

The launch also adds to STL's existing focus on data centre connectivity. The company has previously raised capital to reduce debt and support growth, as covered in its earlier Sterlite Technologies QIP.

Fibre count and cable specifications

The main specifications disclosed by STL are:

Particulars	Details
Product range	Neuralis data centre fibre cables
Fibre capacity	48 to 6,912 fibres
Single data hall range	48 to 576 fibres
Cable thickness	5.8 mm to 12.2 mm
Fibre types	Single mode and multimode
Connector options	Multiple types and configurations
Safety standards	ANSI/ICEA S 83 596 and UL
Testing	Each cable tested before leaving the factory

The fibre count is one of the main differences across the range. Lower fibre counts can be used for connections within a data hall, while higher capacity cables are intended for data centre networks that need to handle much larger volumes of optical connections.

STL said the cables are available in both single mode and multimode fibre. Multimode fibre is available for indoor use, while customers can choose configurations based on the equipment and connection requirements.

Factory fitted connectors are part of the design

A major feature of the new range is that the cable ends are fitted with connectors at the factory.

In a conventional installation process, connectors may need to be fitted at the site. STL's ready made cables are supplied with the connectors already attached. Engineers can therefore connect the cables at the data centre without carrying out the same connector fitting process on site.

STL said every cable is tested before it leaves the factory. Customers can also choose higher performance connector options when lower signal loss is required.

The company has also used a patented technology that colour codes the fibres. STL said this makes individual fibres easier to identify and splice during installation.

That feature becomes more relevant as fibre counts increase. A cable carrying thousands of individual fibres can require careful identification during installation and maintenance. Colour coding is intended to help engineers identify the required fibres during these processes.

Why the launch matters for data centres

Data centres rely on optical fibre to move information between equipment. As the number of connections increases, cable capacity and installation requirements become more important.

STL's new range covers a wide span of fibre counts, from 48 fibres to 6,912 fibres. This allows the same product family to address smaller internal data hall connections as well as much larger connectivity requirements.

The factory fitted connectors are another part of the product design. STL said they allow engineers to plug the cables in at the site instead of fitting connectors manually.

The company has not disclosed revenue expectations, order values or financial targets linked specifically to the new product launch in the supplied information. There is also no information on the number of customers that have adopted the new range.

Product options and testing

STL said customers can choose from different connector types and configurations. The cables are also available in single mode and multimode fibre options, depending on the application.

The company said higher performance connector options are available for customers looking for lower signal loss. Each cable is tested before it leaves the factory.

The product range therefore combines several specifications that can be selected according to the requirements of a data centre. These include fibre count, connector configuration and fibre type.

The colour coding technology is another part of the installation process. STL said it helps with fibre identification and splicing, which can be important when working with high fibre count cables.

Market context

The launch places STL's data centre connectivity products alongside other technology companies serving infrastructure linked to data and computing. WeloMoney has also covered developments involving technology companies and QIP activity, including businesses linked to data infrastructure.

However, the supplied information does not provide a market size estimate, expected sales contribution or specific demand forecast for STL's new cables. Those figures cannot be established from the announcement alone.

The company has instead highlighted the technical specifications of the products and their intended use in large data centre environments.

What investors should watch

For STL, the next relevant information would include how the new product range translates into commercial orders and revenue. The supplied announcement does not provide an order book figure or sales guidance linked to the launch.

Investors can monitor:

• Adoption of the new Neuralis cable range by data centre customers
• Orders involving high fibre count cables
• Revenue contribution from data centre products
• Further product launches within the Neuralis range
• Management commentary on demand for data centre connectivity

STL's announcement also does not provide a specific timeline for revenue contribution from the new cables. Any assessment of their financial impact would therefore require subsequent company updates.

About Sterlite Technologies

Sterlite Technologies Limited is the company behind the Neuralis data centre product range described in the announcement. The supplied information identifies the new products as ready made fibre optic cables designed for data centre connectivity.

The range includes configurations from 48 to 6,912 optical fibres, with factory fitted connectors, different connector choices and single mode or multimode fibre options.

The company said the cables are tested before dispatch and include a patented colour coding technology intended to make fibre identification and splicing easier during installation.

Frequently asked questions

What has Sterlite Technologies launched?

Sterlite Technologies has launched a new range of ready made fibre optic cables under its Neuralis data centre product range. The cables are designed for data centre connectivity and carry between 48 and 6,912 optical fibres.

How many fibres can the new STL cables carry?

The new STL cables can carry between 48 and 6,912 individual optical fibres. A separate range designed for connections within a single data hall carries between 48 and 576 fibres.

What is special about STL's new fibre cables?

STL's new fibre cables come with connectors fitted at the factory. The company said this allows engineers to plug them in at the installation site without fitting the connectors manually.

What fibre types are available in the new STL range?

The STL range is available with single mode fibre and, for indoor use, multimode fibre. Customers can also choose from different connector types and configurations.

What safety standards do the STL cables meet?

The STL cables designed for connections within a single data hall meet ANSI/ICEA S 83 596 and UL cable safety standards. The cables range from 5.8 mm to 12.2 mm in thickness depending on fibre count.

How are the STL cables tested?

STL said every cable is tested before leaving the factory. The company also provides higher performance connector options for customers seeking lower signal loss and uses colour coding to help with fibre identification and splicing.