Panduit CBX4BL-AY Mini-Com™ 4-Port Extended Surface Mount Box
The Panduit CBX4BL-AY is a 4-port extended surface mount box designed for Pan-Net™ Mini-Com modular inserts, providing a clean, professional mounting solution where in-wall boxes aren't practical. Integrators use this elongated ABS enclosure to deploy copper voice/data connections in retrofit scenarios, temporary installations, or locations where cutting into walls would compromise fire ratings or tenant agreements. The box accepts four Mini-Com modules in any combination—RJ45, RJ11, fiber, coax, or A/V—and offers three mounting methods (adhesive tape, screw-mount, or optional magnetic backing) for maximum deployment flexibility.
Key Features
- 4-port capacity for any Mini-Com modular insert (RJ45, RJ11, fiber, coax, A/V, blank)
- Extended 4.5" × 2.9" × 1.06" footprint provides generous spacing for high-density patch cords and cable management
- Three mounting options: adhesive backing (included), screw-mount holes, or optional magnetic mount for metal surfaces
- Integrated label pocket for circuit identification and compliance documentation
- UL 2043 plenum-rated for air-handling spaces; UL 1863 listed for communications wiring
- Impact-resistant black ABS construction for commercial durability
The CBX4BL-AY's extended form factor—4.5 inches long versus the standard 4-port box's compact profile—solves a common field problem: patch cord congestion. When all four ports are populated and cables exit horizontally, the extra length provides clearance for bend-radius compliance and prevents cable kinking at the connector boot. The box includes internal cable channels and tie-down points to secure incoming cables, reducing strain on the Mini-Com modules and preventing accidental disconnects in high-traffic areas. The screw-mount holes are spaced for standard electrical box mounting, while the adhesive backing is 3M VHB-grade for permanent attachment to drywall, metal studs, or furniture panels. For temporary deployments or metal-rack installations, the optional CBX-MAG magnetic backing (sold separately) allows tool-free repositioning.
Integrators deploy the CBX4BL-AY in scenarios where flush-mount boxes aren't viable: warehouse offices with metal stud walls where cutting and patching would exceed labor budgets, conference rooms with glass partitions requiring surface-mount drops, equipment racks needing local console connections, or tenant spaces where lease agreements prohibit wall penetration. The black ABS housing blends with most commercial interiors and resists impact from carts, chairs, and equipment moves. The label pocket—a clear plastic sleeve on the box face—holds laser-printed circuit IDs, VLAN assignments, or emergency contact info, critical for fast troubleshooting in multi-tenant buildings or large campus installations.
UL 2043 plenum rating qualifies the CBX4BL-AY for installation in air-return spaces without additional enclosures, simplifying compliance in healthcare, education, and government facilities where fire codes prohibit non-rated plastics above ceilings. UL 1863 communications equipment listing covers the box itself; pair it with UL-listed Mini-Com jacks and patch cords to maintain end-to-end certification for insurance and AHJ approval. The box ships individually packaged (carton quantity 10) with mounting screws and adhesive pre-applied; modules and cables are sold separately.
