Other Balance Sheet Details - Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Accrued liabilities
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits	$ 113,272	$ 106,687
Warranty	42,456	52,324	$ 56,654	$ 55,997
Vacation	39,778	36,112
Capital lease obligations	3,772	2,321
Interest payable	3,612	4,649
Other	120,044	108,260
Total	$ 322,934	$ 310,353