Panduit CHF2MIW-X Mini-Com 2-Port Modular Insert
The Panduit CHF2MIW-X is a 1/3-size flat modular insert engineered for high-density structured cabling deployments where faceplate real estate is constrained. Designed to accept two Mini-Com modules in a compact 1.64" × 0.89" footprint, this insert integrates with Panduit's Pan-Net faceplate frame system to deliver flexible copper or fiber termination points in commercial offices, healthcare facilities, education campuses, and data center cross-connect fields. Off-white ABS construction provides impact resistance and clean aesthetics for visible wall-mount or furniture-mount installations. RoHS-compliant formulation meets environmental procurement requirements for municipal and federal projects.
Key Features
- Dual-port capacity in 1/3-size format maximizes outlet density on single-gang and multi-gang faceplate frames
- Compatible with all Panduit Mini-Com copper and fiber modules including Cat 6A, Cat 6, Cat 5e, LC, SC, and ST formats
- Snap-in mounting to Pan-Net faceplate frames — no tools or screws required for insert installation
- Off-white ABS housing matches standard electrical device colors and resists yellowing under fluorescent or LED task lighting
- Low-profile flush design sits 22.6mm from mounting surface, compatible with shallow back boxes and surface-mount housings
- RoHS-compliant material formulation supports LEED and green building certification documentation
Structured cabling integrators deploying Panduit's Mini-Com system rely on the CHF2MIW-X to solve space constraints at the work area outlet. Traditional single-port inserts consume valuable faceplate positions — on a dual-gang frame, you're limited to four outlets maximum. The 1/3-size form factor of this insert allows up to six dual-port inserts on a dual-gang frame, delivering twelve total ports in the same wall-box footprint. That density is critical in open-office hot-desk environments where each workstation needs redundant data drops, PoE phone connectivity, and a spare port for laptop docking — or in AV conference rooms where lecterns require HDMI-over-fiber, control-system Ethernet, and microphone DSP connections all within arm's reach of the presenter. The insert's 41.7mm width aligns precisely with Panduit's 1/3-size grid spacing, so mixed configurations (combining 1/3, 1/2, and full-size inserts on the same frame) maintain visual symmetry and professional finish.
Installation mechanics are straightforward: the insert snaps into any Pan-Net faceplate frame without tools. Integrators pre-load Mini-Com modules (terminating copper or fiber cables on a bench or in-situ), then press modules into the insert's rear ports until the retention clip engages. The insert itself slides into the faceplate frame from the front, locking with an audible click. No screws or bezel plates are required, which accelerates large-scale rollouts and simplifies MAC (move-add-change) work when tenants reconfigure spaces. The off-white ABS material is color-matched to NEMA WD-1 standards, blending with Decora-style switches and outlets in commercial interiors. ABS's impact resistance handles the abuse of furniture moves and cleaning crews better than brittle polycarbonate alternatives, and the material won't yellow under the UV component of fluorescent or high-CRI LED task lighting common in modern offices.
This insert is a core component in Panduit's Pan-Net structured cabling architecture, engineered for installers who need modular flexibility without sacrificing port density or long-term reliability. The 1/3-size dual-port configuration is the workhorse of the Mini-Com insert family — dense enough for space-constrained applications, yet simple enough for field techs to populate and install without specialized training. Sold in 10-unit packages (50 units per carton), the CHF2MIW-X supports both small tenant-improvement projects and campus-wide infrastructure builds where consistent faceplate aesthetics and rapid deployment cadence determine project profitability.
