Management Methods

Learn about the different management methods for the SRX1600, SRX4120, and SRX4300 Firewalls.

You can manage the SRX1600, SRX4120, and SRX4300 Firewalls using several methods, as shown in Table 1.

Before using any management method, connect the firewall to external devices by using the console port or management port. For more information, see Connect the SRX1600 to External Devices, Connect the SRX4120 to External Devices, and Connect the SRX4300 to External Devices.

Table 1: Management of SRX1600, SRX4120, and SRX4300 Firewalls
Management Methods	Description	More Information
HPE Networking Security Director	You can configure and manage your firewalls on premises using HPE Networking Security Director.	HPE Networking Security Director
HPE Networking Security Director Cloud	You can configure and manage application security, firewalls, Security Intelligence (SecIntel), along with VPN, IPS, and NAT security policies.	HPE Networking Security Director Cloud User Guide
HPE Mist using SZTP	You can configure and manage your device through HPE Mist using SZTP. If you don't have an HPE Mist WAN Assurance license, use the CLI to configure your system.	SZTP Onboarding Using HPE Mist and HPE Mist Networking WAN Assurance Configuration Guide
CLI	You can perform initial device configuration, such as configuring root authentication and the management interface, as well as enable advanced features.	Configure Root Authentication and Management Interface from the CLI on SRX1600 Configure Root Authentication and Management Interface from the CLI on SRX4120 Configure Root Authentication and Management Interface from the CLI on SRX4300 CLI User Guide for Junos OS
J-Web	The J-Web interface is a web-based graphical tool that allows you to configure and manage the firewalls without using CLI commands.	J-Web User Guide for SRX Series Firewalls