Business Combinations (Pro Forma Information) (Details) (Enterasys Networks, Inc., USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Enterasys Networks, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net Revenues	$ 618,893	$ 633,736
Net Loss	$ (71,770)	$ (37,752)
Net loss per share – basic and diluted	$ (0.74)	$ (0.40)

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Changes in Accounting and Extraordinary Items, Net of Tax, Diluted and Basic

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The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 805

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

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-Subparagraph (h)(2)-(3)

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The pro forma revenue for a period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of the period.

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