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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 10) (Crossroads Systems, Inc., USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Crossroads Systems, Inc.
   
Investments    
Cost method investment (as a percent) 4.00%irm_CostMethodInvestmentOwnershipPercentage
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Cost method investment, carrying value $ 1,457us-gaap_CostMethodInvestments
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$ 1,404us-gaap_CostMethodInvestments
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