3.1.7.13 Partition Detection

Partition detection is the process that looks for mismatches between the graph signature and the signature reported by contacts. When partition detection is performed, the database MUST be scanned for contact records with their Deleted flags unset and with a different signature from the signature value in the database's signature record. If any of these are found, the partition detection timer MUST be set with a random delay between 5 and 30 seconds. For more details, see section 3.1.6.5.