| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2409405 - Disclosure - Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Accrued Liability For Estimated Future Warranty Costs) (Details) (http://www.brocade.com/role/CommitmentsAndContingenciesScheduleOfAccruedLiabilityForEstimatedFutureWarrantyCostsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001009626 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2015-11-01 - 2016-10-29 | 2014-11-02 - 2015-10-31 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Product Warranty Activity | ||
Beginning balance | ||
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition | ||
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period | ||
Warranty claims paid and used during the period | ( | ( |
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period | ( | |
Ending balance | 7,599,000 | |