A failed update might have left behind a "lockfile" on the iDRAC RAM drive, which incorrectly signals that a process is still active.
var gr = new GlideRecord('sys_upgrade_history'); gr.addQuery('state', 'pending'); // or 'stuck', 'error' gr.query(); while (gr.next()) gr.deleteRecord();
The iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller manage firmware updates and system deployments. The SUP0108 error occurs when a new action is requested while the LCC is still processing a previous task, such as: A firmware update that didn’t finalize correctly. A stuck Lifecycle Controller job. A remaining RAM drive from a failed or interrupted update. Top Solutions to Resolve SUP0108 1. Wait for the Task to Conclude (Best Practice) A failed update might have left behind a
: A previous update job failed silently during file transfer, remaining indefinitely in a "Downloading" or hidden "Active" state.
If the error specifically mentions a pending operation on an update set: A stuck Lifecycle Controller job
The (e.g., R740, R760) or your iDRAC version (e.g., iDRAC9, iDRAC10).
Check the cluster_lock or deployment_status tables (depending on your SMP version) for any rows marked as "Active" or "Locked." Wait for the Task to Conclude (Best Practice)
Alternatively, strictly stopping the update isn't always a direct flag, but forcing a rollback is the standard way to "unlock" it.
: Dell has released permanent fixes for this issue in newer firmware versions (e.g., version 7.20.10.50 for iDRAC9), which better manage lockfiles and timeouts. Server Fault Underlying Causes Active Lifecycle Controller