Sup0108 A Deployment Or Update Operation Is Already In Progress Best _verified_ -
SUP0108
The error code ("A deployment or update operation is already in progress") is a common message encountered on Dell PowerEdge servers, typically within the iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) or Lifecycle Controller . It indicates that the system believes a firmware update or deployment task is currently running and will not allow a new one to start until the current one finishes. Why it Happens
2. Cancel the Running Operation
def get_queue_length(): return redis_client.llen(QUEUE_KEY) SUP0108 The error code ("A deployment or update
: A job that failed during file transfer can leave the system in a "Downloading" or "Timeout" state, blocking the queue. Lifecycle Controller in Use Delete lock files (document path and contents first)
# Lock is held by another deployment if get_queue_length() < 10: # prevent queue overflow add_to_queue(request_id, str(payload)) return "status": "queued", "message": "A deployment is already in progress. Your request has been queued.", "position": get_queue_length(), "request_id": request_id 10: # prevent queue overflow add_to_queue(request_id
Sync Settings
In the SUP properties under , increase the timeout value (default is 30 minutes). Large environments may need 120 minutes to avoid false "operation in progress" errors.
- Delete lock files (document path and contents first).
- Update database row: set status → failed/aborted and record timestamp and operator.
- For queues, acknowledge or requeue the job after inspection.