OTHER BALANCE SHEET DETAILS (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Accrued liabilities
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits	$ 94,934	$ 106,687
Warranty	44,296	52,324	$ 54,479	$ 56,654
Vacation	40,541	36,112
Capital lease obligations	3,784	2,321
Interest payable	5,032	4,649
Other	96,042	108,260
Total accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations	$ 284,629	$ 310,353