| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2407402 - Disclosure - Long-term liabilities (Details) (http://www.mrv.com/role/LongTermLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000887969 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Liability for social contribution | ||
Long-term portion of deferred revenue | ||
Other | ||
Total Long-term liabilities | ||