Middle Atlantic CM2-U1KEYA-GY Unloaded Keystone Wall Plate Insert

Overview

The CM2-U1KEYA-GY from Middle Atlantic is an unloaded keystone wall plate insert designed for flush mount installation in AV and low-voltage infrastructure runs. Listed by the manufacturer as a '2A single unloaded keysto' configuration, this insert ships empty — ready to accept keystone jacks selected for the specific connector types a given installation requires (data, video, audio, or control). At 0.01 lbs, it adds negligible weight to a wall plate assembly, and the gray finish is intended to blend into standard commercial wall plate schemes rather than stand out. CM2-U1KEYA-GY (often searched as CM2 U1KEYA GY) fits into Middle Atlantic's broader connectivity and wall plate hardware line.

Key Features

• Unloaded configuration: Ships without pre-installed jacks, so you choose the exact keystone modules (RJ45, HDMI, coax, etc.) needed for the run instead of paying for connector types you won't use.
• Flush mount type: Sits flat against the wall plate surface for a clean, low-profile finish in visible commercial spaces like conference rooms and control booths.
• Gray product color: Matches common architectural and AV rack finish schemes, reducing the need to special-order plates to hide connectivity hardware.
• RoHS environmental certification: Confirms the insert is manufactured without restricted hazardous substances — relevant for facilities with environmental procurement requirements.
• TAA compliant: Supports procurement on contracts that require Trade Agreements Act compliance, a common gate on government and institutional AV projects.
• Minimal weight (0.01 lbs): Negligible load addition when populating multi-port wall plates or patch locations.

Integration & Compatibility

As an unloaded insert, the CM2-U1KEYA-GY is built to accept standard keystone-style jacks, letting integrators standardize on a single plate style across a project and swap connector types per location as cabling requirements change. It pairs naturally with keystone-compatible wall plates and keystone jack accessories and fits into broader rack and enclosure builds where Middle Atlantic hardware is already standardized. For AV integrators planning a full connectivity buildout, a PoE and cabling planning guide is useful context before finalizing keystone selections. Browse the full Middle Atlantic product catalog for compatible rack and mounting accessories, or check signal distribution hardware if this insert is part of a larger table box or wall plate assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the CM2-U1KEYA-GY TAA compliant?

A: Yes, the CM2-U1KEYA-GY is listed as TAA compliant, supporting procurement on contracts requiring Trade Agreements Act compliance.

Q: Does the CM2-U1KEYA-GY come with keystone jacks installed?

A: No. The CM2-U1KEYA-GY is an unloaded insert — it ships without jacks so you can populate it with the specific keystone modules your installation requires.

Q: What color is the CM2-U1KEYA-GY?

A: The CM2-U1KEYA-GY is finished in gray.

Q: Is the CM2-U1KEYA-GY RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, it carries RoHS environmental certification.

Q: How is the CM2-U1KEYA-GY mounted?

A: It uses a flush mount configuration, sitting flat against the wall plate surface.

Ted Perry

The CM2-U1KEYA-GY is one of those parts that never gets a second thought until you're standing at a wall plate with the wrong jack in hand. It's an unloaded keystone insert — flush mount, gray — meaning Middle Atlantic leaves the connector choice entirely up to you.

Technical Highlights:

• Unloaded design: No pre-installed jack means zero wasted spend on connector types you don't need for a given drop — you buy the keystone module separately and snap it in.
• Flush mount profile: Keeps the finished wall plate flat and clean, which matters in conference rooms and lobbies where hardware is visible.
• 0.01 lb weight: Effectively weightless in a multi-port plate build — it won't factor into any structural or mounting calculation.

Deployment Considerations:

• Because it's unloaded, plan your keystone jack purchase (RJ45, HDMI, coax, etc.) alongside this insert — it does nothing on its own until populated.
• The listing evidence is thin on port count and plate gang size beyond '2A single' — confirm exact plate compatibility against your existing Middle Atlantic wall plate stock before ordering in volume.

Reach for the CM2-U1KEYA-GY when you're standardizing a commercial AV buildout on Middle Atlantic wall plates and need flexible, gray-finished, flush-mount keystone openings that get populated per-drop rather than fixed at time of order.