CPC G06F 1/266 (2013.01) [H04L 12/10 (2013.01); H04L 12/40032 (2013.01); H04L 12/40045 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method comprising:
grouping a plurality of ports into one or more groups of ports at power sourcing equipment that receives power such that each group of ports of the one or more groups of ports provides the power to a respective power interface module of a plurality of power interface modules, wherein grouping the plurality of ports is based on a variable power requirement of one or more devices and available power; and
transmitting the power from a respective group of ports to the respective power interface module operable to combine the power and provide an alternating current (AC) outlet configured to provide AC power to the one or more devices.
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