Panduit NK6BXWH-AY NetKey 6-Port Surface Mount Box White

Overview

The Panduit NK6BXWH-AY is a 6-port surface mount box from the Panduit NetKey™ catalog, designed to terminate structured cabling in areas where in-wall work isn't practical — think open-ceiling offices, modular workstations, or retrofit wiring runs where cutting into the wall isn't an option. Built from ABS at 4.7" × 1.26" (119.4 × 32 mm), this compact box accepts up to six standard keystone modules and gives you a clean, labeled termination point at desktop or baseboard level. The NK6BXWH-AY (often searched as NK6BXWH AY) ships in white to blend with standard commercial interior finishes.

This is a surface mount box for copper-system horizontal cabling, part of the NetKey™ family that standardizes on the keystone form factor across faceplates, patch panels, and surface boxes. If you're already deploying NetKey™ jacks, this box drops directly into that ecosystem without adapter hardware.

Key Features

• 6-Port Keystone Capacity: Fits up to six standard keystone modules in a 4.7" × 1.26" footprint — useful for consolidation points or desktop outlets where a single box needs to cover voice, data, and auxiliary ports without a second enclosure.
• Three Mounting Methods: Installs via adhesive tape, machine screws, or an optional magnet — the adhesive option is useful where surface drilling isn't allowed (raised-access flooring, modular furniture panels), while screw mounting gives you a permanent installation on drywall or conduit runs. The optional magnet accommodates repositionable installations on metal surfaces like server rack doors or steel partition walls.
• ABS Construction: The housing is molded from ABS, which handles typical commercial environments without cracking under normal physical contact. ABS is standard for this product class and keeps the unit lightweight for adhesive-mounted deployments where pull-off load matters.
• Integrated Label Area: Accepts an adhesive identification label directly on the box — useful in multi-port cable plants where you need port-to-panel or port-to-switch documentation at the outlet itself, not just at the patch panel. Eliminates the need for after-market label holders.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS restricted-substances standards, required for projects specifying environmental compliance in materials — increasingly a procurement checkbox on public-sector and enterprise builds.
• White Finish: Ships in white (RAL-approximate), matching standard commercial wall plates and conduit fittings. Keeps the termination point visually consistent in open office and hospitality environments where aesthetics get scrutinized during walkthroughs.
• Compact Dimensions (119.4 × 32 mm): At just 32 mm tall and 119.4 mm wide, the NK6BXWH-AY installs in tight baseboard locations or under-desk runs without protruding far from the wall surface — meaningful where furniture clearance is limited.

Integration & Compatibility

The NK6BXWH-AY is built around the NetKey™ keystone module format. It accepts any Panduit NetKey™ keystone jack — Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A — as well as fiber, coax, and A/V keystone inserts in the same platform. This makes it the natural surface-box choice on runs where you're already specifying Panduit NetKey™ keystone jacks for the copper portion of the cabling system.

For structured cabling deployments requiring patch panel terminations at the IDF or MDF end, the NK6BXWH-AY's keystone compatibility keeps the entire channel on the same module format from panel to outlet. For teams deploying PoE switches to power IP endpoints at these outlets, this box provides the clean horizontal outlet termination that connects back to the PoE-capable port at the closet.

The box ships in carton quantities of 10, making it practical to spec per-floor quantities without partial-carton waste on mid-size projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many keystone modules does the NK6BXWH-AY accept?

A: The NK6BXWH-AY accepts up to six standard keystone modules. This includes any combination of Panduit NetKey™ data, voice, fiber, coax, or A/V keystones.

Q: What mounting options are available for the NK6BXWH-AY?

A: The box supports three mounting methods: adhesive tape, machine screws, and an optional magnet for metal surface installations. This allows permanent, semi-permanent, or repositionable deployment depending on the site requirement.

Q: Is the NK6BXWH-AY RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. The NK6BXWH-AY meets RoHS restricted-substances requirements as listed in its specifications.

Q: What are the dimensions of the NK6BXWH-AY?

A: The box measures 4.7" wide (119.4 mm), 6.66" long overall, and 1.26" tall (32 mm) — compact enough for baseboard or under-desk surface runs.

Q: Does the NK6BXWH-AY include keystone jacks?

A: No. The NK6BXWH-AY is sold as an empty box (1 unit per package). Keystone modules are ordered separately from the Panduit NetKey™ line.

Q: What is the carton quantity for the NK6BXWH-AY?

A: The standard carton quantity is 10 units, with individual package quantity of 1. This is relevant for project-quantity ordering and per-floor material take-offs.

Karl Wilson

The NK6BXWH-AY is a workhorse outlet box for structured cabling projects where surface-mount is the only practical option — and the three-way mounting flexibility (adhesive, screw, or optional magnet) is genuinely useful on the job site. At 32 mm tall and 119.4 mm wide, it fits tight under-desk and baseboard locations where a deeper box would create a snag hazard or clearance conflict.

Technical Highlights:

• 6-Port Capacity: Six keystone slots in a 4.7" × 1.26" footprint — handles a full workstation's port budget (2× data, 1× voice, 1× auxiliary) in a single outlet without stacking boxes.
• ABS Housing: Lightweight enough for reliable adhesive hold on smooth surfaces, and impact-resistant enough for under-desk installations where physical contact from chairs or cables is routine.
• RoHS Compliance: Materials meet RoHS restricted-substances requirements — a procurement requirement on most current public-sector and enterprise project specs.

Deployment Considerations:

• This box ships empty — keystone jacks are ordered separately. Factor the module cost into your material estimate up front; a fully loaded 6-port box requires six individual NetKey™ keystone inserts per outlet.
• The adhesive mount option works best on smooth, clean surfaces. On textured drywall or painted CMU, screw mounting is the reliable choice — the adhesive tape's pull strength is not specified in the available evidence, so don't assume it will hold on heavy cable bundle weight without testing on your specific surface.

Best fit: open-plan office deployments where horizontal cable runs surface along baseboards or modular furniture, and where a clean, labelable termination point at the workstation is required without cutting into finished walls. The white finish and compact profile keep it visually acceptable in customer-facing spaces like hotel lobbies or retail service desks.