Abstract: A method of activating a network appliance that can include obtaining a computer hardware module having installed an open architecture operating system and licensing architecture software with a hardware module identification, receiving a user registration identification that is preconfigured in accordance with a user's selection compute resource application(s) for a selected duration of time, and submitting the hardware module identification and user registration identification to an internet-based license database server for providing an activation license or install key.

Abstract: A rocker switch for a rocker switch assembly, where the rocker switch assembly has a housing with terminals and defines an enclosed space. The rocker switch includes a handle member and a contactor assembly. The handle member is structured to be pivotally coupled to the housing at a pivot point. The handle member has first and second extensions extending radially from the pivot point, and a plunger extending generally perpendicular to the first and second extensions and radially from the pivot point. The contactor assembly has an elongated conductor and a generally arcuate segment. The contactor assembly is coupled to a terminal within the enclosed space and the plunger engages the arcuate segment.