Equity Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2017

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments

The difference between the sale date carrying value of the Company's investment in H3C and its proportionate share of the net assets of H3C, created a basis difference of $2.5 billion, which was allocated as follows:

	In millions
Equity method goodwill	$	1,674
Intangible assets	749
In-process research and development	188
Deferred tax liabilities	(152		)
Other	75
Basis difference	$	2,534