Power consideration for Advatek PixLite 4 Mk2 in expanded mode

Slam

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Hello Advatek gurus,

Currently I only have 16 ports used with one Meanwell RSP320 12v per controller. Strings are 200 pixels or less (except for 2 which have power injection). I want to use expanded mode because I'd like to keep strings to 200 or less pixels and need to expand capacity for new props. I run a maximum of 40% brightness. This means I have less need for power injection which I prefer for my setup plus the controller will have a faster refresh rate which sounds like a good idea too.

Based on the xLights controller report, it says that I'll draw more power than a single supply can deliver. Do I simply connect one supply to bank 1 (ports 1-8 and I assume 17-24) and a new power supply to bank 2 (ports 9-16 and I assume 25-32)? I would then balance the pixel load across the 2 banks.

Am I making this too simple? I like simple by the way!
 
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