Grid POE-Jack® Dropped Ceiling Consolidation Point Box | 2×2 ft Locking Enclosure for up to 4 POE-Jacks | POEJK-CPE1

Overview

The POEJK-CPE1 is a 2×2 ft dropped ceiling consolidation point box designed to hide up to four Active POE-Jack® plates and low-voltage hardware above the ceiling. It turns a section of ceiling grid into a tidy network zone instead of a tangle of home-run cables back to the rack.

This ceiling consolidation point enclosure is ideal for Canadian offices, schools and light-commercial spaces that want a clean wall aesthetic while still embracing a GRID DC microgrid design with POE-Jack® at the convergent edge.

Key features

• 2×2 ft locking ceiling box that replaces half of a standard 2×4 tile or a full 2×2 tile in suspended ceilings.
• Space for up to four Active POE-Jack® plates, making it a natural consolidation point for workstation clusters and open offices.
• Hinged lid with mounting area for a wireless access point or small A/V, digital signage and control devices.
• Locking door panel with included lock and keys to secure equipment in shared or semi-public spaces.
• Multiple knockouts (1" and ¾") for flexible conduit and cable entry from different directions.
• Built-in single- and double-gang provisions to accept POE-Jack® plates and other low-voltage faceplates.
• Slotted internal mounting tray for fast attachment of small switches, media converters and power supplies as needed.
• Supports zone-based cabling so you can run shorter patch cords down to workstations instead of multiple home runs per desk.
• Helps reduce materials, MAC (Moves, Adds & Changes) costs and pathway congestion in GRID DC microgrid designs.

Technical highlights

Ideal applications

• Open office areas where one ceiling box feeds multiple desks via POE-Jack® and short patch leads.
• Education and healthcare spaces that need secure storage for small network devices above the ceiling.
• Retail, hospitality and call centres where you want clean walls and flexible workstation layouts.
• Light-commercial projects in Canada where MAC (Moves, Adds & Changes) are frequent and cabling costs must be controlled.

Compatibility & ecosystem

• Designed for use with Active POE-Jack® in-wall switches and GRID PoE switches as a ceiling-level DC microgrid node.
• Supports Cat5e/Cat6/Cat6A cabling from the rack into the box, with short patch leads down to workstations or wall devices.
• Room for compact PoE switches, media converters or wireless access points that tie into the broader GRID network.
• Works alongside GRID bulk cabling (e.g., POEJC6E-CMP, POEJC6-CMR) and HDMI/IP extenders as part of a convergent edge design.

Install & design notes

• Plan ceiling locations to minimize patch lead lengths to desks while keeping access convenient for servicing.
• Verify load and mounting requirements with the ceiling grid manufacturer and local code before installing heavy equipment inside.
• Use appropriate bushings and strain relief on the 1" and ¾" knockouts to protect Cat6 bundles and maintain fire-stopping where required.
• Coordinate with IT so cabling, labeling and patching inside the box match the site’s structured cabling standards.
• When used in return-air plenums, confirm acceptability with the AHJ and follow any additional local requirements.

Canada-ready checklist

• ✓ Sized for standard 2×2 / 2×4 commercial ceiling grids common in Canadian offices and schools.
• ✓ Supports consolidation of drops from long riser runs into flexible workstation clusters.
• ✓ Suitable for typical indoor ceiling spaces; confirm with local electrical inspector for use in plenums.
• ✓ Helps reduce MAC costs in evolving offices, clinics and campuses.
• ✓ Works with standard structured cabling practices and Active POE-Jack® DC microgrid designs.

Compatibility micro Q&A

Will this fit my existing T-bar ceiling?
In most cases, yes—POEJK-CPE1 is sized to occupy a standard 2 ft square space or half of a 2×4 ft tile in common suspended ceiling grids. Always double-check dimensions against your specific ceiling system.

How many POE-Jack® plates can I put inside?
The enclosure is designed to accommodate up to four POE-Jack® plates along with small network devices, subject to space and heat-management considerations.

Can I mount a Wi-Fi access point inside?
Yes. The hinged lid includes mounting space that’s commonly used for a ceiling-mounted wireless AP or small A/V device, as long as RF and placement meet your wireless design.

FAQ

Does this replace a traditional telecom room?
No. POEJK-CPE1 complements your MDF/IDF by acting as a ceiling-level consolidation point. Core switching and main patching generally remain in a dedicated telecom room.

Is this enclosure rated for high heat or outdoor use?
It is intended for typical indoor commercial ceilings. For unusually hot ceiling cavities or semi-outdoor applications, consult the manufacturer’s latest spec sheet and local code requirements.

Always follow local electrical and building codes, respect product ratings and coordinate with the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) when designing consolidation points in ceiling spaces.