After clearing the job queue, wait 30–60 seconds and refresh the iDRAC Web UI. The error should be gone.
If a restart doesn't work, the "in progress" flag might be stuck in the SMP cluster database. Always back up your database before manual edits.
If you cannot perform a cold boot immediately, the temporary RAM drive created by the installer is designed to clear itself automatically after approximately 18 hours . After clearing the job queue, wait 30–60 seconds
and wait a few minutes for the iDRAC to initialize. Turn on the server. 5. Re-enable Lifecycle Controller
At its core, the SUP0108 error is a defensive mechanism built into Dell’s Lifecycle Controller Event Messaging Architecture . It ensures that two discrete firmware deployments do not write to the same flash memory banks simultaneously, which would risk bricking the system component. Always back up your database before manual edits
System administrators have several proven strategies to clear the error. Start with the least disruptive method before moving toward severe options like hard reboots. 1. Flush the iDRAC Job Queue
In some enterprise applications, the "in progress" status is stored in a backend SQL table. Only attempt this if you have a backup. Turn on the server
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.