Model Name : AIM‑VPN/SSL‑1
Brand : Cisco
Key Features:
Cisco AIM‑VPN/SSL‑1 is an Advanced Integration Module (AIM) engineered to accelerate both IPsec and SSL VPN operations on Cisco ISR routers (specifically the 1841, 2800, 3700, and 3800 series).
This module offloads cryptographic processing from the main CPU, significantly enhancing VPN performance by providing hardware-based encryption (DES, 3DES, AES) and IP Payload Compression (IPPCP).
It enables scalable and secure site‑to‑site and remote access VPN deployment in branch office environments.
A: It works with Cisco 1841, 2800, 3700, and 3800 Series routers (AIM‑VPN/SSL‑2 and ‑3 provide equivalent support on higher-end platforms)
A: Up to 800 IPsec tunnels on 1841, and 50 SSL VPN clients. Higher performance and capacity apply on 2800/3800 series platforms
A: Offers ~40% higher IPsec throughput and up to 2× better SSL VPN performance versus software-only encryption
A: The module is EoS since Oct 31, 2017, with end-of-support on Nov 30, 2016. There’s no replacement product available
A: You must be running Cisco IOS 12.4(9)T or newer, and a supported feature set (Advanced Security/IP/Enterprise) is required