Panduit NK2BXIW-A NetKey 2-Port Plenum Surface Mount Box

The Panduit NK2BXIW-A is a 2-port surface mount box from the Panduit NetKey cabling system — a compact ABS enclosure designed to terminate two keystone modules at any surface-mount location without cutting into a wall or ceiling. Plenum-rated for air-handling spaces, it fits the common scenario where conduit or in-wall runs aren't an option: cubicle tops, concrete walls, glass partitions, or temporary workstation drops. At 1.95 in. wide × 1.12 in. tall × 3.65 in. long, the NK2BXIW-A keeps the footprint small enough to mount unobtrusively on a desk grommet edge or a partition panel.

Why This Box Fits Most Surface-Mount Runs

Surface mount boxes are a commodity item until you hit a plenum ceiling or an open-office air-return zone — then the plenum rating becomes a non-negotiable code requirement. The NK2BXIW-A carries plenum approval, so you can deploy it in surface mount cabling runs that pass through or terminate inside plenum-rated airspace without triggering a code violation. For standard non-plenum drops, that same rating is a specification overage that costs you nothing extra.

Key Features

• 2-Port Keystone Capacity: accepts any two standard keystone modules — Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, fiber, coax, or multimedia inserts from the NetKey family. That flexibility means a single box SKU covers data-only, data+voice, or data+video terminations without stocking separate housings.
• Plenum (Air-Handling Space) Rating: compliant for installation inside plenum-rated ceilings and open-air return spaces. If your building uses a plenum HVAC design, this box meets the low-smoke/low-flame material requirement that non-plenum ABS does not — avoiding a failed inspection or a costly changeout after rough-in.
• Three Mounting Methods — Adhesive, Screw, or Optional Magnet: ships ready for peel-and-stick adhesive or screw mounting; an optional magnet accessory adds tool-free repositioning on steel surfaces (server rack rails, metal studs, steel furniture). That range covers permanent wall installs, temporary workstation drops, and modular furniture runs from a single SKU.
• ABS Construction: the box body is ABS plastic — impact-resistant enough for above-desk installations while remaining lightweight. ABS also holds paint and label adhesives well, which matters in enterprise environments where port labeling is an audit requirement.
• Adhesive Label Identification: the box accepts a standard adhesive label on its face, supporting the port-ID and circuit-ID labeling schemes most structured cabling standards require. No label holder to order separately.
• International Off-White (Blanc Cassé) Color: the off-white finish matches standard North American and international electrical device colors. In open-office or retail environments where the box is visible, color-match to wall plates and faceplates matters — mismatched colors draw end-user complaints that never should reach a service ticket.
• RoHS Compliant: meets Restriction of Hazardous Substances requirements, which is a procurement gate for EU projects, public sector bids, and any organization with a materials compliance policy. No exemption paperwork needed at the BOM stage.
• Compact Dimensions (1.95 in. W × 1.12 in. H × 3.65 in. L / 49.5 mm × 28.6 mm × 92.7 mm): the low-profile form factor sits flush to most surfaces without protruding into walkways or catching cables. At these dimensions, two boxes fit side-by-side in a standard 4-inch conduit knockout face plate footprint if needed.

Integration and Compatibility

The NK2BXIW-A is designed for the Panduit NetKey keystone module ecosystem but accepts any standard 568-compliant keystone insert, so it integrates with mixed-vendor patch infrastructures where the keystone standard is consistent. Pair it with NetKey jacks for a catalog-uniform termination, or populate it with third-party keystones where existing infrastructure dictates. For larger surface-mount needs — four or more ports at a single workstation — consider a higher-port-count box in the NetKey family rather than stacking multiple 2-port units. This box ships in cartons of 10, which aligns with floor-by-floor or zone-by-zone structured cabling deployment quantities without over-ordering for small projects.

What's in the Box

• 1× Panduit NK2BXIW-A 2-port surface mount box body (off-white)
• Mounting hardware for screw installation
• Adhesive tape for tool-free mounting

Note: Keystone modules and optional magnet mount accessory are sold separately. Carton quantity is 10 units.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the NK2BXIW-A plenum-rated for air-handling spaces?

A: Yes. The NK2BXIW-A carries plenum approval, making it suitable for installation inside air-handling plenums and open-return ceiling spaces where low-smoke, low-flame materials are required by code.

Q: How many keystone modules does the NK2BXIW-A accept?

A: Two standard keystone modules. It accepts any 568-compliant keystone insert — data, voice, coax, fiber, or multimedia — from the Panduit NetKey line or compatible third-party brands.

Q: What mounting options are available for the NK2BXIW-A?

A: Three options: adhesive tape (included, for tool-free install on smooth surfaces), screw mounting (hardware included), and an optional magnet accessory for repositionable installs on ferrous metal surfaces. The magnet is a separate purchase.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the NK2BXIW-A?

A: The box measures 1.95 in. wide (49.5 mm) × 1.12 in. tall (28.6 mm) × 3.65 in. long overall. It is a low-profile form factor designed to sit flush on wall and furniture surfaces.

Q: Is the NK2BXIW-A RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, the NK2BXIW-A meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements, satisfying the material compliance requirements for EU projects and public sector procurements with environmental material mandates.

Q: Does the NK2BXIW-A ship individually or in bulk?

A: The NK2BXIW-A has a package quantity of 1 (single unit) and a carton quantity of 10. You can order single units or full cartons of 10 depending on project scale.

Jerry Tildsen

The thing I keep coming back to with the NK2BXIW-A is the plenum rating on a box this small and this inexpensive. Most integrators don't think about it until the inspector flags a non-plenum surface mount box in a ceiling tile grid — then it's a warranty callback, a changeout, and a conversation with the GC. Specifying the NK2BXIW-A from the start on open-ceiling or plenum-space runs eliminates that risk entirely, and the 1.95 × 1.12 × 3.65 in. footprint means it's not going to create a clearance problem anywhere you'd actually need it.

Technical Highlights:

• Plenum Rating: compliant for air-handling spaces — the spec that separates this box from commodity surface-mount hardware when you're working in plenum ceiling environments.
• Three Mounting Methods: adhesive, screw, and optional magnet cover every surface type you'll encounter — concrete, drywall, steel studs, metal furniture — without stocking three different SKUs.
• RoHS Compliance: meets EU hazardous materials restrictions, which is a mandatory procurement gate on public-sector and EU-destined projects — not a nice-to-have when a BOM audit is part of project closeout.

Deployment Considerations:

• The magnet mount option is a separate accessory — if you're specifying NK2BXIW-A for a steel-surface application (rack rails, metal office furniture), confirm the magnet SKU is on the BOM before install day.
• Keystone modules are not included; the box is a housing only. Populate with NetKey keystones for a catalog-uniform install, or any standard 568-compliant module for mixed-vendor environments.

For open-plan office buildouts and enterprise cubicle infrastructure where drop locations change with floor reconfigurations, the NK2BXIW-A with adhesive or magnet mount is the right call — low disruption, plenum-safe, and relabelable as circuits move.