# PCIe Expansion

As stated on the previous page, the SFF OptiPlex had the capacity to add an additional NIC to the motherboard. I purchased an Intel I350-T4 NIC, which is a quad port gigabit NIC. I purchased the card for around $40.00 off of Ebay, but it had a full server height bracket. Adapter brackets are available via Amazon for $7.00. Below you'll find the NIC after I attached the half-height bracket.

#### Intel I350-T4 Network Interface Card[![intel_nic1.jpg](https://austinhomelabs.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/scaled-1680-/n8oPBAONYzcVOC89-intel-nic1.jpg)](https://austinhomelabs.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/n8oPBAONYzcVOC89-intel-nic1.jpg)

\*\* There are many people selling fake versions of this card. Check out this link below to learn how to tell the difference between an OEM NIC and a fake!

- [Spot Counterfeit Gigabit NICs](https://www.servethehome.com/identifying-risky-counterfeit-intel-gigabit-ct-network-adapters/)