Patent ID: 8272520

Claim:
A method, comprising the steps of: engaging at least one set of rack-mount adapters with a standalone open frame via a first keyhole coupling and a first spring clip, wherein the at least one set of rack-mount adapters are configured for a predetermined size of a plurality of rack-mount electronic components; engaging the plurality of rack-mount electronic components with the at least one set of rack-mount adapters without tools via a pin and a rail of each of the plurality of rack-mount electronic components to securely engage the rack-mount electronic component to the standalone open frame; and supporting a weight of one of the plurality of the rack-mount electronic components by a slot of the at least one set of rack-mount adapters receiving the pin of the one of the plurality of the rack-mount electronic components and a lip of the at least one set of rack-mount adapters receiving the rail of the one of the plurality of the rack-mount electronic components.