racadm set LifecycleController.LCAttributes.LifecycleControllerState 1
The message "a deployment or update operation is already in progress" is a protective lock, preventing your system from entering an inconsistent state. However, when that lock persists longer than expected, it becomes an obstacle.
Or with the new sf CLI:
racadm jobqueue delete -i JID_CLEARALL
: Sometimes a previous update is "stuck" in the background. Use the following Dell troubleshooting methods : Log in to the iDRAC web interface. Navigate to Maintenance > Job Queue . racadm set LifecycleController
and Lifecycle Controller. It typically indicates that a previous firmware update or deployment job is still active or was not properly cleared from the system's internal queue. Direct Resolution Steps
The error occurs when a deployment flag or "lock" file is still active in the system’s backend. Common culprits include: Use the following Dell troubleshooting methods : Log
The error is a common informational or warning message encountered on Dell PowerEdge servers using the iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) or Lifecycle Controller .