Panduit NK4BXWH-AY NetKey 4-Port Surface Mount Box, White
Overview
The Panduit NK4BXWH-AY is a four-port surface mount box from the Panduit NetKey™ copper cabling line, designed to terminate up to four keystone modules at a workstation or wall location where a flush-mounted faceplate isn't an option. Whether you're dropping a run to a freestanding workbench, mounting to a concrete block wall, or extending a run in a finished space where cutting drywall is off the table, the NK4BXWH-AY keeps your keystone terminations clean, protected, and labeled — without major construction work.
The box ships in white ABS and is sized at 3.26" wide × 1.23" tall (82.8 mm × 31.2 mm) — compact enough to sit discreetly below a desk or on the side of a cubicle panel without dominating the workspace. It belongs to the broader surface mount box category and is engineered to accept the full range of NetKey™ keystone modules, giving you flexibility to mix voice, data, and low-voltage inserts in a single housing.
Key Features
- 4-Port Keystone Capacity: Accepts four standard keystone modules side by side — enough for a full dual-workstation drop (2× data + 2× voice, or 4× data) without needing a second box. Keeps patch density manageable at the workstation end.
- Three Mounting Methods — Tape, Screw, or Magnet: Ships ready for adhesive tape or screw mounting; an optional magnet accessory adds tool-free repositionability on metal surfaces like cubicle frames or equipment enclosures. In warehouses or labs where furniture layouts shift, the magnetic option eliminates re-drilling entirely.
- ABS Construction: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is the standard for structured cabling enclosures — impact-resistant, dimensionally stable, and takes paint or label adhesives without delaminating. Not a heavy-industrial housing, but the right material for the commercial and light-industrial environments this box is intended for.
- Adhesive Label Zone: A dedicated adhesive label area on the box face lets you ID the drops without relying on cable tags that get pulled off during moves. Useful on a bench with four different VLANs or lab circuits terminating in the same housing.
- Compact Footprint — 3.26" × 1.23": At 82.8 mm wide and 31.2 mm tall, the NK4BXWH-AY (often searched as NK4BXWH AY) sits flush against a surface without protruding significantly. Four ports in a housing this size means higher port density per square inch than most generic surface boxes.
- White Finish: Matches standard white office furniture, wall paint, and conduit trim. Keeps the install visually clean in customer-facing areas — conference rooms, reception desks, retail counters — where exposed cabling hardware needs to look deliberate rather than improvised.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive, relevant if you're deploying in a facility with WEEE/RoHS procurement requirements or shipping product internationally where RoHS documentation is part of the compliance package.
- NetKey™ Ecosystem Compatibility: Engineered for Panduit's NetKey™ keystone module family. Mixing modules within a compliant structured cabling system is straightforward — just specify the insert type (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A, fiber, coax) at order time.
Integration & Compatibility
The NK4BXWH-AY is designed for the Panduit NetKey™ keystone ecosystem. It accepts four standard-format keystone modules; NetKey™ Cat 5e, Cat 6, and Cat 6A jacks are the primary insert types, but the opening dimensions are compatible with any keystone-form connector that conforms to industry standard sizing. This makes it usable with non-Panduit inserts if your project spec calls for a mixed-vendor installation, though Panduit's channel performance certifications apply only to full-system NetKey™ builds.
The screw-mount footprint is compatible with standard drywall anchors and wood screws for wall or furniture surfaces. The adhesive tape mount works on smooth painted surfaces, laminate, and metal; rough or porous surfaces (concrete block, brick) should use the screw method. The optional magnet mount is specified separately — confirm availability of the magnetic accessory for your Panduit distributor order when magnetic repositionability is a design requirement.
For new deployments, pair with a patch panel at the IDF/MDF end to maintain a full-system structured cabling installation. The white colorway coordinates with Panduit's white surface raceway and conduit fittings if the run is exposed.
What's in the Box
- 1× Panduit NK4BXWH-AY NetKey™ 4-Port Surface Mount Box (white)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many keystone modules does the NK4BXWH-AY accept?
A: The NK4BXWH-AY accepts four standard keystone modules. You can mix insert types — data, voice, coax — within the same housing.
Q: What mounting options are available for the NK4BXWH-AY?
A: Three options: adhesive tape (included), screws (included), or an optional magnet accessory (ordered separately). Adhesive works well on smooth surfaces; use screws for permanent installs on drywall or wood; the magnet option suits metal cubicle frames and equipment enclosures where repositioning is expected.
Q: What material is the NK4BXWH-AY housing made from?
A: ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) — a standard structural plastic for cabling enclosures that is impact-resistant, dimensionally stable, and compatible with adhesive labels.
Q: Is the NK4BXWH-AY RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The NK4BXWH-AY meets the EU RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, making it suitable for facilities with RoHS procurement requirements.
Q: What are the dimensions of the NK4BXWH-AY?
A: 3.26 inches wide × 1.23 inches tall (82.8 mm × 31.2 mm). The depth dimension is not published in available specifications — verify with Panduit if cabinet clearance is a constraint.
Q: Is the NK4BXWH-AY compatible with non-Panduit keystone modules?
A: The opening accepts standard-format keystone inserts, so non-Panduit modules generally fit. However, Panduit's channel-level performance certifications (for Cat 6A, etc.) apply only to complete NetKey™ system builds using Panduit components throughout.
The NK4BXWH-AY is the box I spec when I need a clean four-port termination point and cutting into the wall isn't on the table. At 3.26" wide and 1.23" tall, it's genuinely compact — four keystones in a footprint smaller than most two-port surface boxes from off-brand suppliers. The three-mount system (tape, screw, or optional magnet) is what sets it apart from cheaper single-method boxes; in lab refreshes and cubicle-dense office deployments, the magnet option alone saves re-drilling time when facilities teams shuffle layouts every 18 months.
Technical Highlights:
- 4-Port Capacity in 82.8 mm Width: Four keystones in under 3.5 inches of wall real estate — useful when you're mounting to a column or narrow panel edge and can't stack boxes vertically.
- ABS Housing: Dimensional stability matters here — ABS won't warp under the cable tension of four loaded keystones over time, unlike thinner polystyrene housings sometimes found in generic boxes.
- RoHS Compliance: Documented RoHS conformance means this fits in procurement packages for EU-bound projects or any facility with environmental compliance reporting requirements — no additional documentation chase at closeout.
Deployment Considerations:
- The magnet mount accessory is ordered separately — if your design calls for magnetic installation on cubicle steel, confirm that SKU at order time rather than discovering the gap on site.
- Depth specifications are not published in available data; if you're mounting in a confined channel or wire management tray with tight clearance behind the box, measure the actual installed depth against a sample before committing to a large quantity order.
Best fit: conference room AV drops, laboratory bench cabling, and cubicle refreshes in enterprise environments where a clean, labeled, four-port termination point needs to go up fast without drywall work.
