| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2403408 - Disclosure - Balance Sheet and Statement of Operations Components - Accrued Liabilities (Details) (http://www.a10networks.com/role/BalanceSheetAndStatementOfOperationsComponentsAccruedLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001580808 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||
Accrued compensation and benefits | ||
Accrued tax liabilities | ||
Other | ||
Total accrued liabilities | 31,525,000 | 27,757,000 |