Panduit NK4FNIG NetKey 4-Port Vertical Surface-Mount Faceplate

The Panduit NK4FNIG is a four-port vertical surface-mount faceplate engineered for NetKey modular jack deployments in structured cabling systems. Designed for commercial network installations where flush-mount boxes aren't viable—surface conduit runs, retrofit projects, concrete or metal stud walls—this International Gray ABS enclosure accepts any combination of NetKey copper or fiber modules. Integrators spec this for office build-outs, datacenter cross-connects, industrial Ethernet drops, and AV control rooms where modular flexibility and clean cable management are non-negotiable.

Key Features

• Four-port capacity accepts any NetKey module (RJ45 copper, fiber, HDMI, USB, coax, blank)
• Vertical surface-mount configuration for conduit-fed installations and wall-surface applications
• International Gray (RAL 7035 equivalent) ABS housing—impact-resistant, UV-stable, matches standard telecom enclosures
• 4.5" H × 2.75" W footprint fits standard 4-gang outlet spacing, compatible with Panduit surface-mount boxes
• Snap-in module retention—no screws required for jack installation, tool-free adds/moves/changes
• RoHS compliant, UL94 flame rating, meets TIA-568 and ISO/IEC 11801 structured cabling standards

The NK4FNIG's vertical orientation stacks ports for high-density patching in confined spaces—server racks, network closets, under-desk service boxes. The faceplate shell is molded from high-impact ABS with integrated strain relief channels that route patch cords downward, preventing kinks at the connector body. Each module bay features Panduit's tool-free latch system: modules click into place with tactile confirmation and extract via side-release tabs. This design eliminates the mounting screws and faceplates common to keystone systems, cutting install time per drop from ~8 minutes to under 3. The International Gray finish is a neutral tone specified in European and global telecom standards (matches Siemens, Schneider, and ABB enclosures), making it the go-to choice for multinational datacenter deployments and projects requiring visual consistency across regions.

Field techs deploy the NK4FNIG in scenarios where in-wall boxes aren't an option: surface metal raceway (Wiremold 2300/4000 series), external conduit on warehouse floors, temporary network extensions during construction phases, and retrofit pulls in historic buildings where cutting drywall violates preservation codes. The faceplate mounts to Panduit's JBP4 four-gang surface box or any standard 4-gang electrical box via two #6-32 screws (not included). Cable entry is bottom-fed or back-fed depending on the mounting box; the faceplate's open-back design accommodates service loops up to 6 inches. Common module combinations: four Cat6A jacks for 10GBASE-T, two copper + two LC duplex fiber for hybrid links, one data + one HDMI + two blanks for conference room connectivity. Modules are field-swappable without de-terminating cables—pull the old module, snap in the new one, no re-punching required.

The NK4FNIG is RoHS-compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU and UL94-rated for flame resistance, meeting NEC Article 800 requirements for communications raceways. It's backwards-compatible with legacy Panduit Mini-Com modules (requires adapter frame, sold separately) and forward-compatible with Panduit's 10G and 25G copper modules for datacenter leaf-spine architectures. Because the faceplate is a passive enclosure with no active components, it carries Panduit's standard commercial warranty and requires no firmware, configuration, or maintenance—install once, forget it. The part ships in cartons of 10 (bulk contractor pack) with UPC 07498365255 for inventory tracking, and each unit includes labeling windows on the module bays for port identification via Panduit's LS8E label printer or handwritten tags.