Dell Lifecycle Update Stuck Running - Hardware & Infrastructure
If the queue appears empty but the SUP0108 error persists, the iDRAC management processor itself is likely stuck in an "in-use" state. Resetting iDRAC will reboot the host operating system or affect live production workloads.
The "operation already in progress" is a lock mechanism. Here are the three most common culprits: Dell Lifecycle Update Stuck Running - Hardware &
Do not attempt random fixes. Follow the sequence: Verify → Wait → Inspect → Resolve → Validate.
The error code indicates that a firmware deployment or update operation is already running in the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) Here are the three most common culprits: Do
Regularly check the iDRAC Job Queue to ensure tasks are showing "Completed" rather than "Pending" or "Running."
SUP0108: A deployment or update operation is already in progress. Please wait for it to complete before retrying. Please wait for it to complete before retrying
Before moving to more advanced solutions, it's always best to start with the simplest, least invasive steps. The SUP0108 error can sometimes be a temporary glitch that a simple refresh can fix.
: The iDRAC firmware installer may have left a RAM drive on the host OS from a prior upgrade that needs clearing. Best Practices to Resolve SUP0108