Panduit CBX4WH-AY Mini-Com 4-Port Surface Mount Box
The Panduit CBX4WH-AY is a 4-port surface mount enclosure designed for low-voltage terminations in environments where in-wall installation isn't feasible. Built for Mini-Com modular jacks, this extended-depth box handles copper voice, data, A/V, and access-control runs in retrofit installations, concrete or masonry structures, and temporary deployments. The white ABS housing provides multiple mounting methods—adhesive backing, screw holes, or optional magnetic mount—giving installers flexibility on finished walls, furniture, or metal surfaces where drilling is restricted.
Key Features
- Four Mini-Com module ports for modular RJ45, coax, fiber, or A/V terminations in a single compact enclosure
- Extended-depth design (1.06" H) accommodates cable bend radius and punch-down clearance for Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A terminations
- Triple mounting options: peel-and-stick adhesive tape, screw mount via integrated holes, or optional magnetic base for metal surfaces
- Integrated label pocket on front face for circuit identification and asset tracking in multi-drop installations
- UL 1863 and UL 2043 listed for use in communications circuits and plenum air-handling spaces
- White ABS construction for commercial aesthetics in offices, hospitality, healthcare, and education deployments
The CBX4WH-AY's modular architecture solves the "one run, multiple services" problem common in access-control and IP phone installations. A typical deployment pairs two RJ45 Mini-Com jacks (one for PoE device power, one for data failover or a second endpoint), one F-connector for coax CCTV backhaul, and one blank to reserve capacity for future adds. The extended 27mm depth provides clearance for 110-style punch-down blocks behind the jack, eliminating the cable-kink failures that plague shallow boxes on Cat6A runs. Installers working in finished spaces—lobby desks, conference rooms, huddle spaces—use the adhesive backing for tool-free mounting on drywall or laminate; the screw holes handle high-traffic areas where vibration or accidental contact could dislodge an adhesive mount. Optional magnetic bases (sold separately) turn the box into a semi-permanent solution for metal server racks, steel studs, or movable furniture in flex-office environments.
Material choice matters in long-term deployments: the ABS housing resists UV yellowing under fluorescent or LED lighting, maintains dimensional stability across -10°C to +60°C operating range, and meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating for installations near heat-generating equipment. The front label pocket accepts standard 1" × 2.5" adhesive labels, visible without opening the box—critical for rapid troubleshooting in multi-tenant buildings or campuses with hundreds of low-voltage drops. Panduit's Mini-Com system spans 30+ jack styles (copper, fiber, coax, HDMI, USB, audio), so a single box design supports voice/data today and easy migration to fiber or A/V tomorrow without replacing enclosures. Carton quantity is 10 units; integrators bidding multi-floor office build-outs or hotel renovations can stock in bulk and deploy consistent aesthetics across every room.
UL 1863 listing confirms compliance with NEC Article 800 for communications circuits; UL 2043 approval allows installation in air-handling plenums without additional conduit, meeting mechanical-room and drop-ceiling requirements in commercial buildings. RoHS compliance clears procurement for government, education, and healthcare contracts with environmental-sourcing mandates. For integrators supporting access-control panels, IP intercoms, or PoE lighting controllers in retrofit scenarios, the CBX4WH-AY delivers code-compliant, modular termination without the cost and disruption of cutting into finished walls.
