Re: [exim] retry confusion

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Author: Lena
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To: exim-users
Subject: Re: [exim] retry confusion
> From: Richard Neub?ck

> The first MX fails (either because of 'connection refused' or
> 'temporary error' does not matter). As I understand the exim manual
> chapter 32 the mailer should check its retry rules before trying the
> next MX.


Chapter 32 says:

| Meanwhile, Exim tries to deliver to p.q.r.example.


> after failing to deliver the mail to the first MX the mailer
> immediately tries the second MX. Shouldn't the first retry wait at least
> 15 minutes according to the retry rule?


I like that Exim tries every MX before waiting according to retry rules.