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How to distribute servers to this UPS?

This is a new purchase of APC SRT6KXLi Tower UPS. Please see the back panel as attached. There are 3 "outlet groups". First group are 6 (c14 inlet) outputs with 10A max; 2nd and 3rd groups are 16A max, with 2 c20 inlets each.

I have 7 servers, altogether have 12 power units need to connect to this UPS. I also bought a PDU with 12 ports. This PDU is having a C13 interface that connects to 1 of the c14 inlet (Group 1) of the UPS. I am thinking all the 12 server power units connects to this PDU.

However, after thinking twice, I found that something is missing. This is because by using this group 1, I have 230v x 10A = 2300 watts total power rating. While group 2 or 3 can have max total power of 230v x 16A = 3680 watts. The question is, shall I distribute some servers to group 2 and 3? so as I can make use of max power rating (means more load)?

Some more 5 out of these 7 servers has dual power units, shall I distribute so as 1st power unit connects to group1, and 2nd power unit connects to group2 or 3?

Appreciate your help.
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Steve McCarthy, MCSE, MCSA, MCP x8, Network+, i-Net+, A+, CIWA, CCNA, FDLE FCIC, HIPAA Security Officer

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MichaelBalack

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Thanks for Expert Steve, it works

Steve McCarthy, MCSE, MCSA, MCP x8, Network+, i-Net+, A+, CIWA, CCNA, FDLE FCIC, HIPAA Security Officer

Thanks! I can't tell you how many times this has saved a business when a PSU or part of the UPS fails.