Method for Controlling Multiple Power Supplies

A method for controlling multiple power supplies includes configuring a plurality of power supplies to provide power to respective loads coupled to the plurality of power supplies, wherein inputs of the plurality of power supplies are coupled to an input voltage bus, and during a startup process, coordinating the plurality of power supplies such that the plurality of power supplies is powered up in a controllable manner, wherein as a result of coordinating the plurality of power supplies, a surge current flowing through the input voltage bus is reduced.