That one's simple. But there's quite a few other solutions available as well. It just depends on the specific application (location, clearances,...). But I find the grommets are simple and rather inexpensive, so I use them when I can.
Yeah, I dunno if it would help in Mac Pro's thick aluminum case but acoustic foam velcro'ed in the right places of a typical tin or plastic case can make a pretty big difference. Velcro tape make's it removable so you can wash the dust out of it during your regular cleanings.