{"product_id":"poejk-cpe1","title":"Grid POE-Jack Dropped Ceiling Consolidation Point Box | 2×2 ft Locking Enclosure for up to 4 POE-Jacks | POEJK-CPE1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePOEJK-CPE1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2×2 ft dropped ceiling \u003cstrong\u003econsolidation point box\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ceiling consolidation point enclosure is ideal for Canadian offices, schools and light-commercial spaces that want a clean wall aesthetic while still embracing a \u003cstrong\u003eGRID DC microgrid\u003c\/strong\u003e design with POE-Jack at the convergent edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2×2 ft locking ceiling box\u003c\/strong\u003e that replaces half of a standard 2×4 tile or a full 2×2 tile in suspended ceilings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for up to four Active POE-Jack plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a natural consolidation point for workstation clusters and open offices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinged lid with mounting area\u003c\/strong\u003e for a wireless access point or small A\/V, digital signage and control devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocking door panel\u003c\/strong\u003e with included lock and keys to secure equipment in shared or semi-public spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple knockouts (1\" and ¾\")\u003c\/strong\u003e for flexible conduit and cable entry from different directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in single- and double-gang provisions\u003c\/strong\u003e to accept POE-Jack plates and other low-voltage faceplates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlotted internal mounting tray\u003c\/strong\u003e for fast attachment of small switches, media converters and power supplies as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003ezone-based cabling\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can run shorter patch cords down to workstations instead of multiple home runs per desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHelps reduce materials, MAC (Moves, Adds \u0026amp; Changes) costs and pathway congestion in GRID DC microgrid designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eDropped ceiling consolidation point enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePOEJK-CPE1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2 × 2 ft locking suspended ceiling box\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eTile compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFits a standard 2 ft square tile or half of a 2×4 ft tile in typical commercial grid ceilings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003ePOE-Jack capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eUp to four POE-Jack wall plates inside the enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eKnockouts\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eMultiple 1\" and ¾\" knockouts for conduit and cable entry\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eFaceplate provisions\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eTwo single-gang and two double-gang provisions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eSecurity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eLocking door panel with key\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eTypical role\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd\u003eCeiling consolidation point for GRID DC microgrid \/ Active POE-Jack deployments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpen office areas where one ceiling box feeds multiple desks via POE-Jack and short patch leads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEducation and healthcare spaces that need secure storage for small network devices above the ceiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetail, hospitality and call centres where you want clean walls and flexible workstation layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight-commercial projects in Canada where MAC (Moves, Adds \u0026amp; Changes) are frequent and cabling costs must be controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; ecosystem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for use with \u003cstrong\u003eActive POE-Jack\u003c\/strong\u003e in-wall switches and GRID PoE switches as a \u003cstrong\u003eceiling-level DC microgrid node\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports Cat5e\/Cat6\/Cat6A cabling from the rack into the box, with short patch leads down to workstations or wall devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoom for compact PoE switches, media converters or wireless access points that tie into the broader GRID network.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks alongside GRID bulk cabling (e.g., POEJC6E-CMP, POEJC6-CMR) and HDMI\/IP extenders as part of a convergent edge design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstall \u0026amp; design notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlan ceiling locations to minimize patch lead lengths to desks while keeping access convenient for servicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVerify load and mounting requirements with the ceiling grid manufacturer and local code before installing heavy equipment inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse appropriate bushings and strain relief on the 1\" and ¾\" knockouts to protect Cat6 bundles and maintain fire-stopping where required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoordinate with IT so cabling, labeling and patching inside the box match the site’s structured cabling standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhen used in return-air plenums, confirm acceptability with the AHJ and follow any additional local requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCanada-ready checklist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Sized for standard 2×2 \/ 2×4 commercial ceiling grids common in Canadian offices and schools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Supports consolidation of drops from long riser runs into flexible workstation clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✓ Suitable for typical indoor ceiling spaces; 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