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Ampeg B4R - 2 Ohms?

Both of my SVT-3 Pro's are still in the shop for the distortion problem (going on how many months now?) and I have some gigs coming up where I'll need to use my big rigs instead of the little B-100R or my V4BH. I've been putting off buying another backup/replacement amp due to my job situation - but since that is no longer a threat I'm in the market to buy.

I was going to just bite the bullett and try to find a USA 2 Pro or a CL, but in my search, I found a local guy who has a USA B4R in dead mint shape for sale for a VERY decent price. I hadnt considered this amp before - but I noticed it indicates that it can go down to 2 ohms.

Is it possible to run (2) 4 ohm cabs per side equaling a total of 2 ohms per side , or does this mean (1) four ohm cab per side equally a total of 2 ohms? I usually just run (2) 2x15 cabs each rated at 4ohms, but thought having the capability of running even more cabs would be great.