Middle Atlantic NM TWO Tracjack Small DAT - PDB2TJFW

Middle Atlantic PDB2TJFW TracJack 2-Port Small DAT Data Panel

Overview

The Middle Atlantic PDB2TJFW is a 2-port TracJack small DAT panel in fog white — a rack-mount data termination box purpose-built for structured AV and security cabling in professional installations. Formatted as a 2-gang small DAT panel, it slots directly into Middle Atlantic rack systems and compatible enclosures, giving integrators a clean, modular termination point without field-fabricated patchwork. If you're building out a rack-based AV or rack mount AV accessories infrastructure and need a low-port-count, tidy data interface at the rack face, the PDB2TJFW is the straightforward answer.

This is not a camera or an active device — it's a passive panel component that organizes and labels your data connections at the rack. The TracJack series from Middle Atlantic (a Legrand Group brand) is designed around a modular insert system: the panel itself accepts TracJack-compatible keystone-style inserts, letting you configure the two ports for whatever connector type your run requires — Cat5e, Cat6, fiber, HDMI, or other supported formats. That modularity is the core value proposition here.

Key Features

• 2-Port Capacity, Small DAT Format: Two data ports in a compact 2-gang footprint means this panel fits in enclosures where a full-width patch panel would be overkill. For a two-camera drop, a pair of IP phones, or a dedicated AV source connection, two ports is precisely enough — no wasted real estate, no unnecessary cost.
• TracJack Modular Insert System: The PDB2TJFW panel body accepts TracJack keystone inserts, which are sold separately. This matters because you're not locked into a connector type at purchase — spec Cat6 today, swap to fiber tomorrow if the installation changes. Modular termination panels cost more per port up front but eliminate the panel-replacement cost when standards evolve.
• Rack Mount Form Factor: Designed for rack enclosures and structured AV racks, the 2-gang small DAT format integrates with Middle Atlantic's rack accessory ecosystem. Consistent panel aesthetics across a multi-panel rack build matter on high-visibility installs — conference rooms, command centers, front-of-house AV racks.
• Fog White Finish: The fog white color matches Middle Atlantic's small DAT panel family, maintaining visual consistency in mixed-use racks where color coordination is part of the design spec. If your rack build uses Middle Atlantic white-series panels throughout, this drops in without standing out for the wrong reasons.
• Passive, No-Power Installation: No power supply, no configuration, no firmware. Install, insert your TracJack modules, punch down or terminate your cable runs, and you're done. Passive panels eliminate a failure point and simplify troubleshooting — there's nothing to reboot.
• Part of the TracJack Series Ecosystem: As a TracJack-family panel, the PDB2TJFW is designed to pair with the broader Middle Atlantic / Legrand structured cabling lineup. Consistent system sourcing simplifies procurement and ensures mechanical compatibility across panel types in the same rack build.

Integration & Compatibility

The PDB2TJFW is mechanically compatible with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and structured AV rack systems that accept small DAT panel format inserts. It requires separately purchased TracJack keystone inserts to function — the panel ships as a bare housing. Confirm insert compatibility with your Middle Atlantic or Legrand representative before ordering, as insert fitment varies by series. For larger-scale network patch panel deployments or higher port-count termination runs, consider a wider panel in the same TracJack family — the 2-port format is intentionally sized for secondary or overflow termination points, not primary IDF patch rows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the PDB2TJFW come with TracJack inserts included?

A: No. The PDB2TJFW is the panel housing only. TracJack keystone inserts are sold separately and must be ordered to match your cable type (Cat6, fiber, HDMI, etc.).

Q: What rack format does the PDB2TJFW fit?

A: The PDB2TJFW uses the small DAT 2-gang format, designed for Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and compatible structured AV racks that accept the small DAT panel size.

Q: Is the PDB2TJFW an active (powered) device?

A: No. The PDB2TJFW is a passive panel. It requires no power supply and has no active electronics — it is a mechanical termination housing only.

Q: Can the PDB2TJFW accept different connector types?

A: Yes. Because it uses the TracJack modular insert system, the port type is determined by whichever TracJack inserts you install. This allows Cat5e, Cat6, fiber, HDMI, or other supported insert types in the same panel body.

Q: What color is the PDB2TJFW?

A: Fog white, consistent with the Middle Atlantic small DAT panel family for matched-finish rack builds.

Marty Allison

The PDB2TJFW is the kind of component that disappears into a well-built rack — and that's exactly the point. It's a 2-port, 2-gang small DAT TracJack panel in fog white, and its value is almost entirely about what it enables rather than what it does on its own: a clean, modular data termination point that keeps structured cabling organized at the rack face without committing you to a single connector type at purchase time.

Technical Highlights:

• 2-Port Small DAT Form Factor: Two ports in a 2-gang housing is the right sizing for secondary termination points — a camera drop, a pair of control system connections, or a dedicated AV source feed. You're not buying 24 ports when you need two.
• TracJack Modular Insert Compatibility: The panel accepts swappable TracJack keystone inserts, sold separately. That means connector type — Cat6, fiber, HDMI — is a field decision, not a factory one. Future-proofing a rack build without replacing the panel is a real cost saver over a 5-10 year installation lifecycle.
• Fog White Finish, TracJack Series: The fog white color matches across the Middle Atlantic small DAT panel family. On a rack build where multiple panels are visible — conference room AV, operations center, front-of-house — consistent finish is a specification, not an afterthought.

Deployment Considerations:

• The PDB2TJFW ships as a bare panel housing — inserts are not included. Budget for TracJack keystone inserts separately and confirm series compatibility before the job, not on-site.
• At 2 ports, this panel is not a substitute for a primary patch run. If your termination count grows past two at this rack position, you'll need a higher-port-count panel; plan your rack U allocation accordingly.

The PDB2TJFW is the right pick for structured AV racks in conference rooms, boardrooms, and command centers where Middle Atlantic is already the rack platform and you need a finished, low-port data termination point that matches the build aesthetics — not a field-improvised solution.