Systems and methods for applying asymmetric input current limits in redundant power distribution systems

A method, comprising:

• delivering power to a server having a first power supply unit (PSU) coupled to a first grid and a second PSU coupled to a second grid, the first and second PSUs subject to symmetric load balancing;
• detecting a failure of the second PSU;
• and
• in response to failure, allocating stranded power from the second grid to the first PSU following an asymmetric Input Current Limit (ICL) setting.

A hardware memory device having program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by a processor of an Information Handling System (IHS), cause the IHS to:

• deliver power to a server having a first power supply unit (PSU) coupled to a first grid and a second PSU coupled to a second grid, the first and second PSUs subject to symmetric load balancing;
• detect a failure of the second PSU;
• and
• in response to failure, allocate stranded power from the second grid to the first PSU following an asymmetric Input Current Limit (ICL) setting.