Panduit NKUSBAAEI NetKey USB 2.0 Coupler Module
Panduit NKUSBAAEI is a NetKey® modular USB 2.0 coupler designed for structured cabling installations where USB device extensions need to terminate at wall plates, surface-mount boxes, or patch panels. The module provides a female USB Type-A to female USB Type-A pass-through in Electric Ivory, allowing integrators to create permanent USB extension points for security peripherals, AV control interfaces, or datacenter KVM systems without exposed cable runs or desktop adapters cluttering the installation.
Key Features
- USB 2.0 female A to female A coupler for pass-through connections
- NetKey modular format — snap-in installation, no punch-down tools required
- Electric Ivory housing matches Panduit NetKey plate aesthetics
- 0.67" H × 1.32" W (17mm × 33.6mm) — fits standard NetKey openings
- RoHS compliant construction
- Sold individually (carton quantity: 10 units)
The NKUSBAAEI coupler supports USB 2.0 signaling (480 Mbps), suitable for most security and AV peripherals — badge readers, touch panels, USB cameras, barcode scanners, or control system dongles. The female-to-female design accepts standard USB Type-A cables on both sides, letting you run USB extension cable behind the wall and terminate cleanly at a faceplate rather than leaving cables dangling or zip-tied to furniture. The module snaps into any NetKey frame or plate with Panduit's tool-less latching mechanism; pull the module out from the front if you need to replace or reconfigure without removing the entire plate.
Integrators installing AV systems, access control panels, or point-of-sale USB peripherals use these couplers to maintain the same modular, labeled aesthetic as data and voice jacks. The Electric Ivory color matches Panduit's standard NetKey line, blending with most commercial wall plate installations. The compact 0.67" height fits single-gang boxes without crowding adjacent modules, and the 1.32" width aligns with NetKey's consistent port spacing for multi-port frames. Because the coupler is passive (no active electronics), there's no power injection or signal conditioning — ensure your USB cable run stays within USB 2.0's 5-meter passive limit, or plan for active extension if the device is farther from the host.
RoHS compliance meets procurement requirements for commercial installations, and the per-unit packaging lets you order the exact count needed for a project without over-buying full cartons. This module integrates with Panduit's NetKey ecosystem — the same frames, faceplates, and labeling systems you use for copper and fiber keystones — so your USB extensions maintain the same documentation and change-management workflow as the rest of the structured cabling plant.
