ENUM Server Operation States

After 5 consecutive failed attempts, an ENUM server is considered Out of Service (OOS). All subsequent queries which would be directed to the OOS servers are immediately directed to the first non-OOS server. ENUM servers return to in-service after 600 seconds. If all configured ENUM servers are OOS, the Oracle® Enterprise Session Border Controller fails the call.

After the first failed attempt to reach an ENUM server, it is placed in a Time Out state, which it stays in for 30 seconds. Within this 30 seconds it will not be contacted when an ENUM query is made. After the 30 seconds pass, the ENUM server goes back to an in-service state.