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# ME Integrated Interface

The ME Integrated Interface originates from the ME Interface found in older versions of AE2,
and is reintroduced in AECS as a standalone network component.

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## Functional Role

The **ME Integrated Interface** is a category of network components provided by AECS.
Functionally, it combines the behavior of the vanilla **<ItemLink id="ae2:interface" />** and  
the **<ItemLink id="ae2:pattern_provider" />** into a single device.

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## Standard and Extended Variants

The ME Integrated Interface is available in two variants: standard and extended.

- **Standard ME Integrated Interface**
  - Provides a basic number of available slots
- **Extended ME Integrated Interface**
  - Provides **4×** the slot capacity of the standard version

Both variants share identical functional logic.

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## Forms and Upgrades

The ME Integrated Interface exists in both block and part forms,
allowing it to be installed into appropriate network structures.

By using upgrade items, the standard version can be expanded into a higher-capacity variant.
