Equipped with 1.8 GHz, 64-bit quad-core ARM CPU, Model BCM4908 uses Broadcom's Runner™ network packet processor to deliver more than 5 Gbps of system data throughput without taxing CPU. Device features integrated SATA III, 2 USB 3.0 ports, and 3 PCIe Gen 2 ports, as well as 2.5 Gb Base-X Ethernet WAN/LAN port for supporting fast connectivity to multi-gigabit modem or Network Attached Storage device. Dedicated security processor enables hardware VPN acceleration.