Other Balance Sheet Details (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Accrued liabilities
Warranty	$ 57,442	$ 56,303	$ 53,376	$ 55,132
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits	77,272	98,770
Vacation	33,837	32,118
Current restructuring liabilities	653	674	798
Interest payable	8,679	6,186
Other	89,963	77,605
Total	$ 267,846	$ 271,656

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations incurred through that date and payable for employees' services provided. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. For classified balance sheets, represents the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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