Server have 2 psu, can i only turn on 1 psu, to reduce cost in colocation?

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i just got a server & want to colocation it in datacenter

server details : HP DL380, 2x intel Xeon (3,06GHz/533, 512KB L2 Cache), 8x Fans, Form Factor Rack (2U), 2x 400W Power Supplies,

the server have 2 psu, can i only turn on 1 psu, to reduce cost in colocation? will the server still running good?

the standart colocation packages in my city only give default power 400w, if need additional power 400w need additional cost about $40-60 again permonth

please give suggestion from your experience

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