: This is the most effective immediate workaround. You can perform a reset via the iDRAC web interface (under Maintenance Diagnostics
Best Solutions for SUP0108: A Deployment or Update Operation is Already in Progress
This error is a concurrency control mechanism , not necessarily a system failure. It indicates that the Azure Arc agent has locked the local configuration state to prevent corruption. While the error message is technically accurate, it often appears unnecessarily due to "ghost locks" or slow backend synchronization, making it a frequent source of administrator frustration. : This is the most effective immediate workaround
Log into the iDRAC web interface, navigate to the Maintenance tab, and select Diagnostics > Reset iDRAC .
"JobID": "JID_CLEARALL"
: This will delete all current update sync statuses. Your clients will eventually resync.
: If clearing the queue doesn't work, a reset of the iDRAC will often clear the internal lock without affecting the host operating system. While the error message is technically accurate, it
Dell has released firmware versions (such as iDRAC9 v7.20.10.50 ) that specifically resolve bugs where the update job fails to start or reports incorrect "busy" statuses.
| Step | Action | Owner | |---|---|---| | 1 | Verify no existing jobs are running | Systems Admin | | 2 | Schedule a maintenance window | Change Manager | | 3 | Back up iDRAC configuration | Systems Admin | | 4 | Perform update (one component at a time) | Systems Admin | | 5 | Verify completion and clear job queue | Systems Admin | | 6 | Log the update in change management system | Change Manager | Your clients will eventually resync