Panduit CBX4IW-AY 4-Port Mini-Com Surface Mount Box

The Panduit CBX4IW-AY surface mount box delivers flexible copper termination for retrofit installations, cross-connect points, and environments where in-wall work isn't an option. This 4-port enclosure accepts any combination of Mini-Com modules—Cat6A, Cat6, Cat5e, coax, fiber, A/V—giving you a modular termination point that adapts to changing infrastructure needs without replacing the box. Multiple mounting methods (adhesive tape, screw mount, or optional magnet) let you place connection points exactly where they're needed: under desks, along baseboards, on equipment racks, or temporary staging areas. The integral label pocket provides clean circuit identification, and UL 2043 plenum rating means you can deploy this box in air-handling spaces without compliance issues. Off-white ABS construction matches standard office environments while standing up to daily handling.

Key Features

• 4-port capacity accepts any Mini-Com module (copper, fiber, coax, A/V)
• Three mounting options: adhesive tape backing, screw mount, or optional magnetic mount
• Integral label pocket for circuit identification and documentation
• UL 1863 and UL 2043 listed for communications raceway and plenum applications
• Compact 4.5" × 2.9" × 1.06" footprint fits tight spaces and under-desk installations
• Off-white ABS construction for durability and professional appearance
• RoHS compliant for environmentally responsible deployments

Surface mount boxes solve the retrofit problem. When you're adding network drops to an existing office, upgrading a conference room, or building out a data center cross-connect area, cutting into finished walls often isn't feasible—lease restrictions, asbestos concerns, or simply the cost of drywall repair. The CBX4IW-AY mounts in minutes using the factory-applied adhesive tape for semi-permanent installations, screw mounts through the integrated keyholes for permanent fixture points, or an optional magnetic mount for steel surfaces in equipment rooms. The 4-port configuration handles a typical workstation (two data, one voice, one spare), a small huddle room (HDMI, network, audio return), or a rack cross-connect panel (four inter-cabinet links). Because it accepts the full Mini-Com ecosystem, you're not locked into copper—swap in LC fiber adapters for 10G uplinks, F-connectors for CCTV coax, or HDMI inserts for AV integration.

The modular approach pays off during move/add/change work. A typical keystoned patch panel locks you into a fixed port count and media type—replacing Cat5e with Cat6A means replacing the entire panel. With the CBX4IW-AY, you pop out the old module and snap in the new one. No tools, no re-termination of the surface box, no downtime beyond the module swap. The label pocket (sized for standard adhesive labels or printable inserts) keeps circuit documentation visible and updateable—critical when you're managing dozens of these boxes across a campus and need to trace a circuit without a toner. This box shows up in university dorm rooms (one per desk cluster, mounted to furniture), retail back-offices (POS terminal connections where walls are metal stud and drywall work requires permits), and data centers (temporary patch points during migration windows where you need flexibility before committing to permanent infrastructure).

UL 2043 plenum rating is the compliance detail that matters in commercial builds. Most suspended ceiling spaces are return air plenums, and non-rated enclosures can't legally occupy those spaces without expensive fire-stopping or conduit. The CBX4IW-AY carries UL 2043 certification for air-handling spaces and UL 1863 for communications cable raceways, so it installs legally in the scenarios where you actually need surface mount boxes. The ABS material resists impact and UV degradation better than polycarbonate alternatives, and the off-white finish is spec'd to match standard office paint and electrical devices. At 1.06 inches deep, it mounts flush enough to avoid snagging feet under desks but provides clearance for module insertion and cable bend radius. For integrators running structured cabling in historic buildings, leased spaces, or quick-turn deployments, this box turns a two-day wall-fishing job into a 20-minute surface run.