Sup0108 A Deployment Or Update Operation Is Already In Progress Best Now

If an active deployment ID appears, cancel it:

This article outlines why this error happens and provides a breakdown of the best troubleshooting methods to clear the block and successfully update your system. What Causes the SUP0108 Error? If an active deployment ID appears, cancel it:

: When running a Dell Update Package (DUP) from the host operating system, the installer extracts a temporary RAM drive onto the OS to push firmware to iDRAC. If an update fails, crashes, or is interrupted, this RAM drive remains active and locks out subsequent installations. If an update fails, crashes, or is interrupted,

: Walk up to the server chassis and hold down the blue i-Button (System Identification Button) for exactly 15 to 20 seconds. This often occurs when the Lifecycle Controller (LCC)

. This often occurs when the Lifecycle Controller (LCC) is in use or a previous update job is stuck in the queue. Key Causes Stuck Job Queue

| Component | Purpose | |-----------|---------| | | Tracks active deployments (e.g., in Redis, DB, or cloud lock table) | | Request Queue | Holds pending deployment requests | | Polling / Webhook Notifier | Alerts user when lock is released | | Idempotency Key | Optional, to avoid duplicate deployment requests |

The prefix stands for Firmware Update Job in the Dell Enterprise Electronic Message ID (EEMI) dictionary . When iDRAC or the Lifecycle Controller throws error SUP0108, it means the server's management subsystem has locked out new installations. This safety mechanism prevents firmware corruption.