10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended April 28, 2012

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the transition period from             to             

Commission file number: 000-25601

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	77-0409517
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

130 Holger Way

San Jose, CA 95134

(408) 333-8000

(Address, including zip code, of principal

executive offices and registrant’s telephone

number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes  ý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes  ý    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	ý	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes  ¨    No  ý

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of May 25, 2012 was 450,066,045 shares.

BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

QUARTER ENDED APRIL 28, 2012

INDEX

		Page
PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011	4
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	46
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	47
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	48
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	48
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	63
Item 6.	Exhibits	65
SIGNATURES		66

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and future results. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future revenue, margins, expenses, tax provisions, earnings, cash flows, benefit obligations, debt repayments, share repurchases or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products or services; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements regarding pending litigation, including claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “assumes,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “continues,” “may,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industries in which Brocade operates, and the beliefs and assumptions of management. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified below under “Part II - Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere herein. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Further, Brocade undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011			April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Net revenues
Product	$	456,104		$	457,495		$	932,406		$	914,524
Service	87,335			90,869			171,675			179,596
Total net revenues	543,439			548,364			1,104,081			1,094,120
Cost of revenues
Product	164,177			171,075			339,584			348,691
Service	42,180			48,680			82,646			95,937
Total cost of revenues	206,357			219,755			422,230			444,628
Gross margin	337,082			328,609			681,851			649,492
Operating expenses:
Research and development	92,931			91,941			182,250			183,349
Sales and marketing	158,855			156,979			311,543			309,646
General and administrative	18,790			18,469			37,140			36,559
Legal fees associated with indemnification obligations and other related costs, net	—			—			—			124
Amortization of intangible assets	14,737			15,023			29,730			31,213
Total operating expenses	285,313			282,412			560,663			560,891
Income from operations	51,769			46,197			121,188			88,601
Interest expense	(12,729		)	(20,745		)	(25,775		)	(42,291		)
Interest and other income (loss), net	(452		)	16			(1,448		)	359
Income before income tax benefit	38,588			25,468			93,965			46,669
Income tax benefit	(708		)	(611		)	(3,915		)	(6,328		)
Net income	$	39,296		$	26,079		$	97,880		$	52,997
Net income per share — basic	$	0.09		$	0.06		$	0.22		$	0.11
Net income per share — diluted	$	0.08		$	0.05		$	0.21		$	0.11
Shares used in per share calculation — basic	457,541			473,209			455,017			469,158
Shares used in per share calculation — diluted	476,848			501,511			472,793			496,338

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011
	(In thousands, except par value)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	544,339		$	414,202
Short-term investments	797			774
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	545,136			414,976
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1,144 and $1,388 at April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011, respectively	217,837			249,141
Inventories	81,551			74,172
Deferred tax assets	62,014			53,604
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	52,277			52,308
Total current assets	958,815			844,201
Property and equipment, net	527,226			532,384
Goodwill	1,625,931			1,630,967
Intangible assets, net	160,164			214,697
Non-current deferred tax assets	200,535			210,028
Other assets	40,341			42,031
Total assets	$	3,513,012		$	3,474,308
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	102,699		$	109,471
Accrued employee compensation	129,901			118,298
Deferred revenue	207,084			201,421
Current liabilities associated with facilities lease losses	875			1,456
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330			40,539
Other accrued liabilities	95,245			94,802
Total current liabilities	553,134			565,987
Long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365			748,904
Non-current liabilities associated with facilities lease losses	2,122			2,496
Non-current deferred revenue	71,018			69,024
Non-current income tax liability	48,772			63,593
Other non-current liabilities	10,175			10,166
Total liabilities	1,337,586			1,460,170
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 800,000 shares authorized:
Issued and outstanding: 457,753 and 448,022 shares at April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011, respectively	458			448
Additional paid-in capital	2,051,063			1,984,830
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(14,831		)	(11,996		)
Retained earnings	138,736			40,856
Total stockholders’ equity	2,175,426			2,014,138
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,513,012		$	3,474,308

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	97,880		$	52,997
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Excess tax (benefits) detriments from stock-based compensation	(1,332		)	877
Depreciation and amortization	97,524			104,233
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	296			1,910
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	2,626			9,195
Net gains on investments	(24		)	(10		)
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable and sales allowances	5,864			5,071
Non-cash compensation expense	45,677			42,436
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	25,440			24,031
Inventories	(7,379		)	(17,664		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	300			(6,907		)
Deferred tax assets	192			(30		)
Accounts payable	(6,689		)	(10,253		)
Accrued employee compensation	8,643			19,715
Deferred revenue	7,657			21,169
Other accrued liabilities	(8,401		)	(11,976		)
Liabilities associated with facilities lease losses	(955		)	(2,853		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	267,319			231,941
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	—			(38		)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments	—			20
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	35			—
Purchases of property and equipment	(38,269		)	(50,575		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(38,234		)	(50,593		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(120,000		)	(98,640		)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(920		)	(868		)
Common stock repurchases	(25,066		)	—
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,261			47,388
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	1,332			(877		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(97,393		)	(52,997		)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	(1,555		)	1,227
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	130,137			129,578
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	414,202			333,984
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	544,339		$	463,562
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	23,568		$	32,238
Cash paid for income taxes	$	474		$	2,591

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (“Brocade” or the “Company”) has prepared the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The October 29, 2011 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2011.

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of the Company's management, reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year or any other future period.

The Company's fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending on the last Saturday in October. Fiscal year 2012 is a 52-week fiscal year, and the second quarter of 2012 was a 13-week quarter. Fiscal year 2011 was a 52-week year, and the second quarter of 2011 was a 13-week quarter.

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Brocade and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, sales allowances and programs, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, purchase price allocations, warranty obligations, inventory valuation and purchase commitments, restructuring costs, commissions, facilities lease losses, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, litigation, income taxes and investments. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies for the six months endedApril 28, 2012 as compared to the significant accounting policies disclosed in Brocade’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2011.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There have been no new accounting pronouncements during the six months endedApril 28, 2012, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements disclosed in Brocade’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2011, that are expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosure requirements.

Concentrations

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are primarily maintained at five major financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may be redeemed upon demand and may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits.

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A majority of the Company’s accounts receivable balance is derived from sales to original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) partners in the computer storage and server industry. As of April 28, 2012, three customers accounted for 20%, 12% and 11%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, for a combined total of 43% of total accounts receivable. As of October 29, 2011, two customers accounted for 16% and 14%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, for a combined total of 30% of total accounts receivable. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable balances. The Company has established reserves for credit losses, sales allowances, and other allowances.

For the three months ended April 28, 2012, four customers accounted for 20%, 15%, 13% and 10%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenues for a combined total of 58% of total net revenues. For the three months ended April 30, 2011, four customers accounted for 15%, 14%, 13% and 11%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenues for a combined total of 53% of total net revenues.

The Company currently relies on single and limited sources for multiple key components used in the manufacture of its products. Additionally, the Company relies on multiple contract manufacturers (“CMs”) for the manufacturing of its products. Although the Company uses standard parts and components for its products where possible, the Company’s CMs currently purchase, on the Company's behalf, several key product components from single or limited supplier sources.

3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes goodwill activity by reportable segment for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Data Storage Products			Ethernet Products			Global Services		Total
Balance at October 29, 2011
Goodwill	$	176,968		$	1,344,415		$	155,416	$	1,676,799
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(45,832		)	—		(45,832		)
	176,968			1,298,583			155,416		1,630,967
Tax and other adjustments during the six months ended April 28, 2012 (1)	(8		)	(5,028		)	—		(5,036		)
Balance at April 28, 2012
Goodwill	176,960			1,339,387			155,416		1,671,763
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(45,832		)	—		(45,832		)
	$	176,960		$	1,293,555		$	155,416	$	1,625,931

(1) The goodwill adjustments during the six months ended April 28, 2012 were primarily a result of tax benefits from the exercise of stock awards of acquired companies.

The Company conducts its goodwill impairment test annually, as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter, or whenever events or changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount. For the annual goodwill impairment test, the Company uses the income approach, the market approach, or a combination thereof, to determine each reporting unit’s fair value. The income approach provides an estimate of fair value based on discounted expected future cash flows (“DCF”). The market approach provides an estimate of fair value using various prices or market multiples applied to the reporting unit’s operating results and then applying an appropriate control premium. During the fiscal year 2012 annual goodwill impairment test, the Company used a combination of approaches to estimate each reporting unit’s fair value. The Company believed that at the time of impairment testing performed in second fiscal quarter of 2012, the income approach and the market approach were equally representative of a reporting unit’s fair value.

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Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset requires judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company based its fair value estimates on assumptions it believes to be reasonable, but inherently uncertain. Estimates and assumptions with respect to the determination of the fair value of its reporting units using the income approach include, among other inputs:

• The Company’s operating forecasts;

• Revenue growth rates; and

• Risk-commensurate discount rates and costs of capital.

The Company’s estimates of revenues and costs are based on historical data, various internal estimates and a variety of external sources, and are developed as part of our regular long-range planning process. The control premium used in market or combined approaches is determined by considering control premiums offered as part of the acquisitions that have occurred in the reporting units’ comparable market segments. Based on the results of the annual goodwill impairment analysis performed during the second fiscal quarter of 2012, the Company determined that no impairment needed to be recorded.

Intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated remaining useful lives, unless the Company has determined these lives to be indefinite. The following tables present details of the Company’s intangible assets (in thousands, except for weighted-average remaining useful life):

April 28, 2012	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)
Trade name	$	10,441	$	10,430	$	11	$	0.67
Core/developed technology	337,858		270,658		67,200		1.46
Customer relationships	352,581		259,628		92,953		1.52
Total intangible assets	$	700,880	$	540,716	$	160,164	$	1.50
October 29, 2011	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)
Trade name	$	10,441	$	10,422	$	19	$	1.17
Core/developed technology	337,858		245,855		92,003		2.04
Customer relationships	352,581		229,906		122,675		2.12
Total intangible assets	$	700,880	$	486,183	$	214,697	$	2.08

The following table presents the amortization of intangible assets included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	10,713	$	14,466	$	24,803	$	28,933
Operating expenses	14,737		15,023		29,730		31,213
Total	$	25,450	$	29,489	$	54,533	$	60,146

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The following table presents the estimated future amortization of intangible assets as of April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Estimated Future Amortization
2012 (remaining six months)	$	50,899
2013	93,109
2014	16,156
Total	$	160,164

4. Balance Sheet Details

The following table provides details of selected balance sheet items (in thousands):

	April 28, 2012		October 29, 2011
Inventories:
Raw materials	$	22,282	$	25,535
Finished goods	59,269		48,637
Total	$	81,551	$	74,172

	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011
Property and equipment, net:
Computer equipment and software	$	55,835		$	55,175
Engineering and other equipment	385,017			357,827
Furniture and fixtures (1)	30,098			29,195
Leasehold improvements	25,695			23,793
Land and building (2)	384,666			384,666
Subtotal	881,311			850,656
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (3)	(354,085		)	(318,272		)
Total	$	527,226		$	532,384

(1)     Furniture and fixtures include the following amounts under leases as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011 (in thousands):

	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011
Cost	$	10,613		$	10,613
Accumulated depreciation	(2,889		)	(2,131		)
Total	$	7,724		$	8,482

(2)    In connection with the purchase of the property located in San Jose, California, the Company obtained a four-year option to purchase a fourth unimproved approximate four acre parcel for a fixed price of approximately $26.0 million as well as a right of first offer to purchase this parcel. The option needed to be exercised no less than six months before the option expiration date on May 22, 2012. As of April 28, 2012, the Company retained the right of first offer, however, the Company elected to not exercise the option and it terminated in November 2011.

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(3)    The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Depreciation expense	$	21,969	$	22,222	$	42,991	$	44,087

5. Fair Value Measurements

The Company applies fair value measurements for both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The Company has no nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 28, 2012.

The Company did not elect to measure any eligible financial instruments at fair value as April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 28, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Balance as of April 28, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant  Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market funds (1)	$	238,958	$	238,958	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	797		—		797		—
Derivative assets	742		—		742		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	240,497	$	238,958	$	1,539	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	3,436	$	—	$	3,436	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	3,436	$	—	$	3,436	$	—

(1) Money market funds are reported within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 29, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Balance as of October 29, 2011		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant  Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market funds (1)	$	138,959	$	138,959	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	774		—		774		—
Derivative assets	1,368		—		1,368		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	141,101	$	138,959	$	2,142	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	1,790	$	—	$	1,790	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	1,790	$	—	$	1,790	$	—

(1) Money market funds are reported within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the six months ended April 28, 2012, the Company had no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy of its assets measured at fair value.

6. Liabilities Associated with Facilities Lease Losses

The Company reevaluates its estimates and assumptions on a quarterly basis and makes adjustments to the reserve balance if necessary. The following table summarizes the activity related to the facilities lease loss reserve, net of expected sublease income (in thousands):

	Lease Loss Reserve
Reserve balance at October 29, 2011	$	3,952
Cash payments on facilities leases	(955		)
Reserve balance at April 28, 2012	$	2,997

Cash payments for facilities that are part of our lease loss reserve are expected to be paid over the respective lease terms through fiscal year 2017.

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7. Borrowings

The following table provides details of the Company's long-term debt (in thousands):

					April 28, 2012				October 29, 2011
	Maturity	Stated Annual Interest Rate			Amount		Effective Interest Rate		Amount		Effective Interest Rate
Senior Secured Notes:
2018 Notes	2018		6.625	%	$	300,000	7.05	%	$	300,000	7.05	%
2020 Notes	2020		6.875	%	300,000		7.26	%	300,000		7.26	%
Senior Secured Credit Facility:
Term loan	2014	LIBOR+	2.25	%	70,000		6.48	%	190,000		4.41	%
Capital lease obligations	2015		5.80	%	5,863		5.80	%	6,782		5.80	%
Total long-term debt					675,863				796,782
Less:
Unamortized discount					6,168				7,339
Current portion of long-term debt					17,330				40,539
Total long-term debt, net of current portion					$	652,365			$	748,904

Senior Secured Notes

In January 2010, the Company issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”) and $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes" and together with the 2018 Notes, the “Senior Secured Notes”). The senior secured notes bear interest payable semi-annually. No payments were made towards the principal of the senior secured notes during the six months ended April 28, 2012.

As of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011, the fair value of the Company’s senior secured notes was approximately $646 million and $626 million, respectively, estimated based on broker trading prices.

On or after January 2013, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2018 Notes at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture governing the 2018 Notes (the 2018 Indenture), plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to January 2013, the Company may, on one or more than one occasion, redeem some or all of the 2018 Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2018 Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium determined as of, and accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. On or after January 2015, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2020 Notes at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture governing the 2020 Notes (the 2020 Indenture), plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to January 2015, the Company may, on one or more than one occasion, redeem some or all of the 2020 Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2020 Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium determined as of, and accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. At any time prior to January 2013, the Company may also redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes and 2020 Notes, using the proceeds of certain qualified equity offerings, at the redemption prices set forth in the 2018 Indenture and the 2020 Indenture, respectively.

If the Company experiences specified change of control triggering events, it must offer to repurchase the senior secured notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the senior secured notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable repurchase date. If the Company or its subsidiaries sell assets under certain specified circumstances, the Company must offer to repurchase the senior secured notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the senior secured notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable repurchase date.

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Senior Secured Credit Facility

In October 2008, the Company entered into a credit facility agreement for (i) a five-year $1,100 million term loan facility and (ii) a five-year $125 million revolving credit facility, which includes a $25 million swing line loan sub-facility and a $25 million letter of credit sub-facility. The credit facility agreement was subsequently amended in January 2010 and June 2011.

The Company may draw additional proceeds from the revolving credit facility in the future for ongoing working capital and other general corporate purposes. The term loan facility and revolving credit facility are referred to together as the “Senior Secured Credit Facility.” There were no principal amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011.

During the six months ended April 28, 2012, the Company paid $120.0 million towards the principal of the term loan, $104.9 million of which were voluntary prepayments.

The Company believes that the carrying value of its Senior Secured Credit Facility approximates its fair value as the interest rate is based on a floating market rate.

Debt Maturities

Fiscal Year	Estimated Future Maturities
2012 (remaining six months)	$	9,180
2013	18,448
2014	47,389
2015	846
2016	—
Thereafter	600,000
Total	$	675,863

8. Commitments and Contingencies

Product Warranties

The Company’s accrued liability for estimated future warranty costs is included in “Other accrued liabilities” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s accrued liability for estimated future warranty costs during the six months endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Accrued Warranty
	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Beginning balance	$	11,298		$	5,980
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period	4,640			3,502
Warranty claims paid and used during the period	(536		)	(618		)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period	(1,040		)	(991		)
Ending balance	$	14,362		$	7,873

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In addition, the Company has standard indemnification clauses contained within its various customer contracts. As such, the Company indemnifies the parties to whom it sells its products with respect to the Company’s product, alone or potentially in combination with others, infringing upon any patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets, as well as against bodily injury or damage to real or tangible personal property caused by a defective Company product. As of April 28, 2012, there have been no known material events or circumstances that have resulted in a customer contract-related indemnification liability to the Company.

Manufacturing and Purchase Commitments

Brocade has manufacturing arrangements with CMs under which Brocade provides twelve-month product forecasts and places purchase orders in advance of the scheduled delivery of products to Brocade’s customers. The required lead time for placing orders with the CMs depends on the specific product. Brocade issues purchase orders and the CMs then generate invoices based on prices and payment terms mutually agreed upon and set forth in those purchase orders. Although the purchase orders Brocade places with its CMs are cancellable, the terms of the agreements require Brocade to purchase all inventory components not returnable, usable by, or sold to other customers of the CMs.

As of April 28, 2012, the Company’s aggregate commitment to the CMs for inventory components used in the manufacture of Brocade products was $218.7 million, which the Company expects to utilize during future normal ongoing operations, net of a purchase commitments reserve of $4.4 million. The Company’s purchase commitments reserve reflects the Company’s estimate of purchase commitments it does not expect to consume in normal ongoing operations within the next twelve months.

Income Taxes

The Company has several ongoing income tax audits. For additional discussions, see Note 11, “Income Taxes,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company believes it has adequate reserves for all open tax years.

Legal Proceedings

Stockholder Litigation

In March 2012, a stockholder filed a complaint alleging that the proposal in Brocade’s proxy seeking additional shares for the 2009 Stock Plan pool was misleading and incomplete; the plaintiff claimed the right to enjoin the stockholders’ vote. In early April 2012, the plaintiff filed a motion for preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin the stockholders’ vote on the proposal. Brocade filed an opposition to the plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction. On April 10, 2012, the Court held a hearing and issued an order granting the plaintiff’s motion. On April 12, 2012, the Court entered a stipulation and order regarding settlement in which Brocade agreed to postpone the vote on the proposal at least seven days and to issue supplemental disclosures regarding the proposal. The supplemental disclosures were filed with the SEC on April 12, 2012. Brocade’s stockholders approved the proposal on April 20, 2012.

Intellectual Property Litigation

On June 21, 2005, Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) filed a lawsuit against Foundry Networks, LLC (formerly Foundry Networks, Inc.) (“Foundry”) (and Extreme Networks, Inc.) in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging that certain of Foundry’s products infringe six of Enterasys’ patents and seeking injunctive relief, as well as unspecified damages. The Court severed the claims against Extreme from the claims against Foundry for trial, and Enterasys subsequently added Brocade as a defendant. On August 28, 2007, the Court granted Foundry’s motion to stay the case based on petitions that Foundry had filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in 2007 for reexamination of five of the six Enterasys patents. Two of the patents received final rejections during their respective reexaminations, in which the USPTO held that the claims were invalid. The USPTO has issued reexamination certificates for the remaining three patents undergoing reexamination indicating that the patents were valid over the references that had been submitted. Meanwhile, on May 21, 2010, the Court lifted the stay of the litigation, and Enterasys subsequently dropped from the litigation the two invalid patents. Accordingly, four patents remain at issue in the litigation. No trial date has been set.

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On September 6, 2006, Chrimar Systems, Inc. (“Chrimar”) filed a lawsuit against Foundry (and D-Link Corporation and PowerDsine, Ltd.) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan alleging that certain of Foundry’s products infringe Chrimar’s U.S. Patent 5,406,260 and seeking injunctive relief, as well as unspecified damages. Discovery has been completed. No trial date has been set.

On August 4, 2010, Brocade and Foundry (“Plaintiffs”) filed a lawsuit against A10 Networks, Inc. (“A10”), A10’s founder and other individuals in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. On October 29, 2010, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. In the amended complaint, Brocade alleged that A10 and the individual defendants have misappropriated Plaintiff’s trade secrets, infringed copyrighted works, interfered with existing contracts between the Plaintiffs and their employees, breached contracts, breached their fiduciary duties and duties of loyalty, and that certain of A10’s products infringe 13 of Brocade’s patents. Brocade is seeking injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages. On May 16, 2011, A10 filed an answer and counterclaim alleging that certain of Brocade’s products infringe a patent recently acquired by A10 and seeking injunctive relief, as well as unspecified damages. In addition, A10 filed petitions with the USPTO to have each of 13 of the patents reexamined, in view of prior art that A10 alleges invalidates the patents. The petitions were granted, and reexaminations of the patents are in progress. On January 6, 2012, the Court granted Brocade’s summary judgment motion of non-infringement of the A10 patent. Trial on Brocade’s claims against A10 and the individual defendants is scheduled for July 16, 2012.

On September 9, 2011, A10 filed a lawsuit against Brocade in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. A10 alleged that certain of Brocade’s products infringed two patents acquired by A10. After Brocade moved to dismiss the complaint, A10 dismissed one of its patents-in-suit, leaving only one patent at issue. In lieu of answering the complaint, Brocade filed a new motion to dismiss the complaint. Trial is scheduled for May 2013.

General

From time to time, the Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, copyrights, patents and/or other intellectual property rights and commercial contract disputes. Third parties assert patent infringement claims against the Company from time to time in the form of letters, lawsuits and other forms of communication. In addition, from time to time, the Company receives notification from customers claiming that they are entitled to indemnification or other obligations from the Company related to infringement claims made against them by third parties. Litigation, even if the Company is ultimately successful, can be costly and divert management’s attention away from the day-to-day operations of the Company.

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation contingencies and updates its accruals, disclosures and, when possible, estimates of reasonably possible losses or ranges of loss based on such reviews. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and outcomes are typically uncertain, and the Company’s past experience does not provide any additional visibility or predictability to estimate the range of loss that may occur because the costs, outcome and status of these types of claims and proceedings have varied significantly in the past. The Company is not currently able to reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss from the above legal proceedings and, accordingly, the Company is unable to estimate the effects of the above on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company records a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

9. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in interest rates and the exchange rates associated with foreign currencies. The Company’s primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company currently does not enter into derivative instruments to manage credit risk. However, the Company manages its exposure to credit risk through its investment policies. The Company generally enters into derivative transactions with high-credit quality counterparties and, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty based on its analysis of that counterparty’s relative credit standing.

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The amounts subject to credit risk related to derivative instruments are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which counterparty’s obligations exceed the Company’s obligations with that counterparty.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

A majority of the Company’s revenue, expense and capital purchasing activities is transacted in U.S. dollars. However, the Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in conducting business globally in numerous currencies, of which the most significant to its operations for the six months endedApril 28, 2012 were the Chinese yuan, the euro, the Japanese yen, the Indian rupee, the British pound, the Singapore dollar and the Swiss franc. The Company is primarily exposed to foreign currency fluctuations related to operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Company has established a foreign currency risk management program to protect against fluctuations in the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This program reduces, but does not always entirely eliminate, the impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements. The Company’s foreign currency risk management program includes foreign currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilizes foreign currency forward and option contracts to hedge exposures to the variability in the U.S. dollar equivalent of anticipated non-U.S. dollar-denominated cash flows. These instruments generally have a maturity of less than one year. For these derivatives, the Company reports the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity and reclassifies it into earnings in the same period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Net gains (losses) relating to the effective portion of foreign currency derivatives recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	(217	)	$	186	$	(412	)	$	286
Research and development	(181		)	186		(346		)	186
Sales and marketing	(1,321		)	1,354		(2,384		)	1,923
General and administrative	(90		)	130		(165		)	130
Total	$	(1,809	)	$	1,856	$	(3,307	)	$	2,525

The net foreign currency exchange gains and losses recorded as part of “Interest and other income (loss), net” were losses of $0.2 million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended April 28, 2012, respectively, and gains of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, respectively.

Gross unrealized loss positions are recorded within “Other accrued liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities,” and gross unrealized gain positions are recorded within “Prepaid expenses and other current assets.” As of April 28, 2012, the Company had gross unrealized loss positions of $3.3 million and $0.1 million, and gross unrealized gain positions of $0.7 million included in “Other accrued liabilities,” “Other non-current liabilities” and “Prepaid expenses and other current assets,” respectively. Effective cash flow hedges are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Ineffective cash flow hedges are included in the Company’s net income as part of “Interest and other income (loss), net.” The amount recorded was not significant.

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Volume of Derivative Activity

Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency, are as follows (in thousands):

	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments				Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
In United States Dollars	As of April 28, 2012		As of October 29, 2011		As of April 28, 2012		As of October 29, 2011
Euro	$	38,313	$	57,935	$	—	$	—
British pound	19,258		25,282		—		—
Indian rupee	17,862		—		—		—
Singapore dollar	12,162		16,136		—		—
Japanese yen	11,797		17,957		—		—
Swiss franc	9,407		13,060		3,998		5,012
Total	$	108,799	$	130,370	$	3,998	$	5,012

The Company utilizes a rolling hedge strategy for the majority of its foreign currency derivative instruments with cash flow hedge accounting designation that hedges exposures to the variability in the U.S. dollar equivalent of anticipated non-U.S. dollar-denominated cash flows. All of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are single delivery, which are settled at maturity involving one cash payment exchange.

10. Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, was included in the following line items on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	4,596	$	4,167	$	8,971	$	7,027
Research and development	5,603		5,111		10,631		9,394
Sales and marketing	10,687		9,619		20,463		18,411
General and administrative	2,972		3,633		5,612		7,604
Total stock-based compensation	$	23,858	$	22,530	$	45,677	$	42,436

The following table presents stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, by grant type (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Stock options, including variable options	$	455	$	1,553	$	730	$	2,648
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units (“RSUs”)	19,650		13,510		36,721		25,383
Employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”)	3,753		7,467		8,226		14,405
Total stock-based compensation	$	23,858	$	22,530	$	45,677	$	42,436

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The following table presents unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, of the Company’s equity compensation plans as of April 28, 2012, which is expected to be recognized over the following weighted-average periods (in thousands, except for weighted-average period):

	Unrecognized Compensation Expense		Weighted- Average Period (in years)
Stock options	$	1,358	0.74
RSUs	$	76,046	1.72
ESPP	$	5,448	0.82

The following table presents details on grants made by the Company for the following periods:

	Six Months Ended			Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	Granted (in  thousands)	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value		Granted (in  thousands)	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value
Stock options	160	$	2.39	243	$	2.23
RSUs	1,491	$	5.60	3,763	$	5.33

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the six months ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 was $19.8 million and $28.5 million, respectively.

11. Income Taxes

For the three and six months ended April 28, 2012, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $0.7 million and $3.9 million, respectively, primarily due to a discrete benefit from net reserve releases of settling the federal research and development tax credit for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), closing the IRS audits for fiscal years 2004 through 2006, settling Foundry's 2006 and 2007 California franchise tax audit, and releases from expiring statutes of limitations, offset by a decrease to the federal research and development tax credit which expired on December 31, 2011.

For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $0.6 million and $6.3 million, respectively, primarily due to a discrete benefit from the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development tax credit for calendar year 2011, as a result of the Tax Relief Act enacted on December 17, 2010, and reserve releases from the settlement of certain issues with the IRS regarding the Company's fiscal years 2007 and 2008 audits.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits of $105.0 million as of April 28, 2012 would affect the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized. Although the timing of the closure of audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change during fiscal year 2012.

The IRS and other tax authorities regularly examine the Company's income tax returns. The IRS is currently examining fiscal years 2009 and 2010. In addition, the Company is under negotiations with the Appeals division of the IRS on transfer pricing issues for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, and in discussion with foreign tax authorities to obtain correlative relief on transfer pricing adjustments settled with the IRS. We believe that our reserves for unrecognized tax benefits are adequate for all open tax years. The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations, as well as the amounts and timing of related settlements, is highly uncertain. The Company believes that before the end of fiscal year 2012, it is reasonably possible that either certain audits will conclude or the statutes of limitations relating to certain income tax examination periods will expire, or both. As such, after we reach settlement with the tax authorities, we expect to record a corresponding adjustment to our unrecognized tax benefits. Given the uncertainty as to settlement terms, the timing of payments and the impact of such settlements on other uncertain tax positions, the range of estimated potential decreases in underlying uncertain tax positions is between $0 and $10 million in the next twelve months.

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The Company believes that sufficient positive evidence exists from historical operations and projections of taxable income in future years to conclude that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize its deferred tax assets. Accordingly, the Company applies a valuation allowance only on the deferred tax assets relating to capital loss carryforwards, due to limited carryforward periods and the character of such tax attributes. The Governor of the State of California and the California state legislature have introduced tax proposals affecting future state income tax apportionment that may have a significant impact on our ability to realize certain California deferred tax assets. We will reevaluate the realization of these California deferred tax assets if and when the current law changes.

12. Segment Information

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Currently, the CODM is the Chief Executive Officer.

Brocade is organized into four operating segments. Two of the operating segments, Data Storage Products and Global Services are individually reportable segments. The other two operating segments, Ethernet Switching & Internet Protocol (“IP”) Routing and Application Delivery Products (“ADP”), combine to form a third reportable segment: Ethernet Products. These segments are organized principally by product category.

Financial decisions and the allocation of resources are based on the information from the Company’s internal management reporting system. The Company does not track its assets by operating segments. The majority of the Company’s assets as of April 28, 2012 were attributable to its United States operations.

Summarized financial information by reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, based on the internal management reporting system, is as follows (in thousands):

	Data Storage Products		Ethernet Products		Global Services		Total
Three months ended April 28, 2012
Net revenues	$	342,922	$	113,182	$	87,335	$	543,439
Cost of revenues	90,357		73,820		42,180		206,357
Gross margin	$	252,565	$	39,362	$	45,155	$	337,082
Three months ended April 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	328,836	$	128,659	$	90,869	$	548,364
Cost of revenues	97,831		73,244		48,680		219,755
Gross margin	$	231,005	$	55,415	$	42,189	$	328,609
Six months ended April 28, 2012
Net revenues	$	695,794	$	236,612	$	171,675	$	1,104,081
Cost of revenues	186,195		153,389		82,646		422,230
Gross margin	$	509,599	$	83,223	$	89,029	$	681,851
Six months ended April 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	659,739	$	254,785	$	179,596	$	1,094,120
Cost of revenues	198,303		150,388		95,937		444,628
Gross margin	$	461,436	$	104,397	$	83,659	$	649,492

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13. Net Income per Share

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Basic net income per share
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880	$	52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Basic net income per share	$	0.09	$	0.06	$	0.22	$	0.11
Diluted net income per share
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880	$	52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of stock options	9,112		15,967		9,501		16,168
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of other share based awards	10,195		12,335		8,275		11,012
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share	476,848		501,511		472,793		496,338
Diluted net income per share	$	0.08	$	0.05	$	0.21	$	0.11
Antidilutive potential common shares in the form of (1)
Stock options	14,750		18,630		17,284		21,556
Other share based awards	108		403		592		771

(1) These amounts are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share.

14. Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880		$	52,997
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	1,486		1,967		(1,359		)	(865		)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	84		1,350		(1,476		)	1,204
Total comprehensive income	$	40,866	$	29,396	$	95,045		$	53,336

15. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

On January 20, 2010, the Company issued in total $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of its senior secured notes. The Company's obligations under the senior secured notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). Each of the Subsidiary Guarantors is 100% owned by the Company and all guarantees are joint and several. The senior secured notes are not guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and all of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).

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Pursuant to the terms of the senior secured notes, the guarantees are full and unconditional,but are subject to release under the following circumstances:

• upon the sale of the subsidiary or all or substantially all of its assets;

• upon the discharge of the guarantees under the credit facility or other debt provided that the credit facility has been paid in full and the applicable series of senior secured notes have an investment grade rating from both Standard & Poor's and Moody's;

• upon designation of the subsidiary as an “unrestricted subsidiary” under the applicable Indenture;

• upon the merger, consolidation or liquidation of the subsidiary into another subsidiary guarantor; and

• upon legal or covenant defeasance or the discharge of the Company's obligations under the applicable indenture.

Because the guarantees are subject to release under the above described circumstances, they would not be deemed “full and unconditional” for purposes of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. However, as these circumstances are customary, the Company concluded that it may rely on Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, as the other requirements of Rule 3-10 have been met.

The following tables present condensed consolidated financial statements for the parent company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, respectively.

The following is the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.		Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	186,562	$	3,585		$	354,989	$	—		$	545,136
Accounts receivable, net	146,108		(1,696		)	73,425		—			217,837
Inventories	59,350		—			22,201		—			81,551
Intercompany receivables	—		453,449			—		(453,449		)	—
Other current assets	100,360		696			11,529		1,706			114,291
Total current assets	492,380		456,034			462,144		(451,743		)	958,815
Property and equipment, net	454,602		54,667			17,957		—			527,226
Investment in subsidiaries	1,283,055		—			—		(1,283,055		)	—
Other non-current assets	1,490,192		535,525			1,254		—			2,026,971
Total assets	$	3,720,229	$	1,046,226		$	481,355	$	(1,734,798	)	$	3,513,012
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	85,280	$	363		$	17,056	$	—		$	102,699
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330		—			—		—			17,330
Intercompany payables	406,451		—			46,998		(453,449		)	—
Other current liabilities	292,135		13,823			125,441		1,706			433,105
Total current liabilities	801,196		14,186			189,495		(451,743		)	553,134
Long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365		—			—		—			652,365
Other non-current liabilities	91,242		216			40,629		—			132,087
Total liabilities	1,544,803		14,402			230,124		(451,743		)	1,337,586
Total stockholders’ equity	2,175,426		1,031,824			251,231		(1,283,055		)	2,175,426
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,720,229	$	1,046,226		$	481,355	$	(1,734,798	)	$	3,513,012

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The following is the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 29, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.		Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	101,367	$	2,301		$	311,308	$	—		$	414,976
Accounts receivable, net	157,839		(2,149		)	93,451		—			249,141
Inventories	50,000		—			24,172		—			74,172
Intercompany receivables	—		446,455			—		(446,455		)	—
Other current assets	87,495		805			15,609		2,003			105,912
Total current assets	396,701		447,412			444,540		(444,452		)	844,201
Property and equipment, net	460,347		55,594			16,443		—			532,384
Investment in subsidiaries	1,285,356		—			—		(1,285,356		)	—
Other non-current assets	1,506,086		590,318			1,319		—			2,097,723
Total assets	$	3,648,490	$	1,093,324		$	462,302	$	(1,729,808	)	$	3,474,308
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	85,700	$	376		$	23,395	$	—		$	109,471
Current portion of long-term debt	40,539		—			—		—			40,539
Intercompany payables	377,228		—			69,227		(446,455		)	—
Other current liabilities	276,982		17,261			119,731		2,003			415,977
Total current liabilities	780,449		17,637			212,353		(444,452		)	565,987
Long-term debt, net of current portion	748,904		—			—		—			748,904
Other non-current liabilities	104,999		580			39,700		—			145,279
Total liabilities	1,634,352		18,217			252,053		(444,452		)	1,460,170
Total stockholders’ equity	2,014,138		1,075,107			210,249		(1,285,356		)	2,014,138
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,648,490	$	1,093,324		$	462,302	$	(1,729,808	)	$	3,474,308

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The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	352,760		$	1,250		$	189,429		$	—		$	543,439
Intercompany revenues	13,947			—			7,349			(21,296		)	—
Total net revenues	366,707			1,250			196,778			(21,296		)	543,439
Cost of revenues	141,052			10,852			51,546			2,907			206,357
Intercompany cost of revenues	(6,792		)	—			28,088			(21,296		)	—
Total cost of revenues	134,260			10,852			79,634			(18,389		)	206,357
Gross margin (loss)	232,447			(9,602		)	117,144			(2,907		)	337,082
Operating expenses	216,870			15,162			56,188			(2,907		)	285,313
Intercompany operating expenses	(30,169		)	(6,539		)	36,708			—			—
Total operating expenses	186,701			8,623			92,896			(2,907		)	285,313
Income (loss) from operations	45,746			(18,225		)	24,248			—			51,769
Other income (expense)	(12,915		)	(111		)	(155		)	—			(13,181		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	32,831			(18,336		)	24,093			—			38,588
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,565		)	—			1,857			—			(708		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,900			—			—			(3,900		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	39,296		$	(18,336	)	$	22,236		$	(3,900	)	$	39,296

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	321,440		$	7,417		$	219,507		$	—		$	548,364
Intercompany revenues	29,958			427			7,598			(37,983		)	—
Total net revenues	351,398			7,844			227,105			(37,983		)	548,364
Cost of revenues	137,612			22,552			55,917			3,674			219,755
Intercompany cost of revenues	6,909			—			31,074			(37,983		)	—
Total cost of revenues	144,521			22,552			86,991			(34,309		)	219,755
Gross margin (loss)	206,877			(14,708		)	140,114			(3,674		)	328,609
Operating expenses	219,252			12,591			54,243			(3,674		)	282,412
Intercompany operating expenses	(35,607		)	(6,472		)	42,079			—			—
Total operating expenses	183,645			6,119			96,322			(3,674		)	282,412
Income (loss) from operations	23,232			(20,827		)	43,792			—			46,197
Other income (expense)	(20,112		)	312			(929		)	—			(20,729		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,120			(20,515		)	42,863			—			25,468
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,888		)	11			2,266			—			(611		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	20,071			—			—			(20,071		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	26,079		$	(20,526	)	$	40,597		$	(20,071	)	$	26,079

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The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	692,904		$	2,739		$	408,438		$	—		$	1,104,081
Intercompany revenues	24,607			—			14,069			(38,676		)	—
Total net revenues	717,511			2,739			422,507			(38,676		)	1,104,081
Cost of revenues	272,188			27,988			116,924			5,130			422,230
Intercompany cost of revenues	(15,166		)	—			53,842			(38,676		)	—
Total cost of revenues	257,022			27,988			170,766			(33,546		)	422,230
Gross margin (loss)	460,489			(25,249		)	251,741			(5,130		)	681,851
Operating expenses	415,125			30,489			120,179			(5,130		)	560,663
Intercompany operating expenses	(66,925		)	(12,561		)	79,486			—			—
Total operating expenses	348,200			17,928			199,665			(5,130		)	560,663
Income (loss) from operations	112,289			(43,177		)	52,076			—			121,188
Other income (expense)	(23,197		)	(106		)	(3,920		)	—			(27,223		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	89,092			(43,283		)	48,156			—			93,965
Income tax provision (benefit)	(8,122		)				4,207			—			(3,915		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	666			—			—			(666		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	97,880		$	(43,283	)	$	43,949		$	(666	)	$	97,880

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	648,360		$	14,881		$	430,879		$	—		$	1,094,120
Intercompany revenues	60,976			1,204			15,310			(77,490		)	—
Total net revenues	709,336			16,085			446,189			(77,490		)	1,094,120
Cost of revenues	277,349			43,207			116,801			7,271			444,628
Intercompany cost of revenues	13,084			—			64,406			(77,490		)	—
Total cost of revenues	290,433			43,207			181,207			(70,219		)	444,628
Gross margin (loss)	418,903			(27,122		)	264,982			(7,271		)	649,492
Operating expenses	432,134			28,820			107,208			(7,271		)	560,891
Intercompany operating expenses	(77,793		)	(12,853		)	90,646			—			—
Total operating expenses	354,341			15,967			197,854			(7,271		)	560,891
Income (loss) from operations	64,562			(43,089		)	67,128			—			88,601
Other income (expense)	(41,297		)	(426		)	(209		)	—			(41,932		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	23,265			(43,515		)	66,919			—			46,669
Income tax provision (benefit)	(10,648		)	11			4,309			—			(6,328		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	19,084			—			—			(19,084		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	52,997		$	(43,526	)	$	62,610		$	(19,084	)	$	52,997

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The following is the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Total
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	215,395		$	1,260	$	50,664		$	—	$	267,319
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	35			—		—			—		35
Purchases of property and equipment	(32,841		)	—		(5,428		)	—		(38,269		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,806		)	—		(5,428		)	—		(38,234		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(120,000		)	—		—			—		(120,000		)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(920		)	—		—			—		(920		)
Common stock repurchases	(25,066		)	—		—			—		(25,066		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,261			—		—			—		47,261
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,332			—		—			—		1,332
Net cash used in financing activities	(97,393		)	—		—			—		(97,393		)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	—			—		(1,555		)	—		(1,555		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	85,196			1,260		43,681			—		130,137
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	101,366			1,528		311,308			—		414,202
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	186,562		$	2,788	$	354,989		$	—	$	544,339

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Total
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	147,352		$	3,067		$	81,522		$	—	$	231,941
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	—			(38		)	—			—		(38		)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments	—			20			—			—		20
Purchases of property and equipment	(44,897		)	(18		)	(5,660		)	—		(50,575		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(44,897		)	(36		)	(5,660		)	—		(50,593		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(98,640		)	—			—			—		(98,640		)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(868		)	—			—			—		(868		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,388			—			—			—		47,388
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	(1,044		)	—			167			—		(877		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(53,164		)	—			167			—		(52,997		)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			1,227			—		1,227
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	49,291			3,031			77,256			—		129,578
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	23,455			6,907			303,622			—		333,984
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	72,746		$	9,938		$	380,878		$	—	$	463,562

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16. Subsequent Events

On May 16, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $500.0 million increase to the stock repurchase program, bringing the total remaining amount authorized for purchases to $623.9 million as of May 16, 2012.

Subsequent to April 28, 2012 and through June 1, 2012, the Company repurchased 8.7 million shares of its common stock for the total amount of $45.1 million under this stock repurchase program. The average price paid per share was $5.18.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 20, 2011.

Overview

We are a leading supplier of networking products and services for businesses and organizations of many types and sizes, including global enterprises, and service providers such as telecommunication firms, cable operators and mobile carriers. Our business model is focused on two key markets, namely our Data Storage business, where we offer storage area network ("SAN") backbones, directors, fabrics, switches, host bus adapters (“HBAs”), and server virtualization solutions, and our Ethernet business, where we offer modular and stackable solutions, Ethernet fabrics, converged network products, as well as application delivery, security and wireless solutions.

Growth opportunities in the Data Storage market are expected to be driven by key customer IT initiatives such as server virtualization, enterprise mobility, data center consolidation, migration to higher performance technologies and “cloud” computing initiatives. Our Ethernet business strategies are intended to increase new Ethernet accounts, and expand our market share. We plan to continue to support our Data Storage and Ethernet growth plans by enhancing our existing partnerships and forming new ones primarily through building out a two-tier distribution channel, through continuous innovation, new product introductions, and through investing in sales and marketing.

We continue to face multiple challenges, including aggressive price discounting from competitors, rapid adoption of new technologies by customers, the uncertainty in the worldwide macroeconomic climate and its impact on IT spending patterns globally, as well as the federal government spending in the United States. We are also cautious about the stability and health of certain international markets, including China and Europe, and current global and country specific dynamics, including inflationary risks in China and the continuing sovereign debt risk in Europe. These factors may impact our business and that of our partners. While the diversification of our business model helps mitigate the effect of some of these challenges and we expect IT spending levels to generally rise in the long-term, it is generally difficult to offset short-term reductions of IT spending.

We expect the number of Data Storage and Ethernet products we ship to fluctuate depending on the demand for our existing and recently introduced products, sales support for our products from our new distribution and resale partners as well as the timing of product transitions by our original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) partners. The average selling prices per port for our Data Storage and Ethernet products have typically declined over time in the past and will likely continue to decline in the future.

Our plans for our operating cash flows are to build our cash balance, reduce our existing term loan and repurchase our stock to offset the dilutive effects of our equity award programs. From time-to-time we may also opportunistically repurchase our stock.

Results of Operations

Our results of operations for the three and six months endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 are reported in this discussion and analysis as a percentage of total net revenues, except for gross margin for each segment, which is presented as a percentage of the respective segment net revenues.

Revenues. Our revenues are derived primarily from sales of our Data Storage products, Ethernet products, and Support and Services related to these products which we call Global Services.

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Our total net revenues are summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
Data Storage Products	$	342,922	63.1	%	$	328,836	60.0	%	$	14,086		4.3	%
Ethernet Products	113,182		20.8	%	128,659		23.4	%	(15,477		)	(12.0	)%
Global Services	87,335		16.1	%	90,869		16.6	%	(3,534		)	(3.9	)%
Total net revenues	$	543,439	100.0	%	$	548,364	100.0	%	$	(4,925	)	(0.9	)%

	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
Data Storage Products	$	695,794	63.0	%	$	659,739	60.3	%	$	36,055		5.5	%
Ethernet Products	236,612		21.4	%	254,785		23.3	%	(18,173		)	(7.1	)%
Global Services	171,675		15.6	%	179,596		16.4	%	(7,921		)	(4.4	)%
Total net revenues	$	1,104,081	100.0	%	$	1,094,120	100.0	%	$	9,961		0.9	%

The decrease in total net revenues for the three months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2011 was due to lower revenues from Ethernet products and Global Services offerings partially offset by higher Data Storage products revenues.

• The increase in Data Storage product revenues for the period was driven by our high-end, higher bandwidth Director products in the three months ended April 28, 2012. The number of ports shipped during the three months ended April 28, 2012 decreased by 2%, offset by an increase of 6% in average selling price per port due to a favorable product mix shift;

• The decrease in Ethernet product revenues was due to lower revenues from our enterprise and federal customers which was partially offset by higher revenues from our service provider customers. Our Ethernet business continued to be impacted by slower Federal spending and a more competitive Enterprise environment. In addition, Enterprise business revenue decreased due in part to the transition to a two-tier distribution channel model that adversely impacted sales volumes and average selling prices; and

• The decrease in Global Services revenues was primarily attributed to the sale of Strategic Business Systems, Inc. (“SBS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, which the Company sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011.

The increase in total net revenues for the six months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the six months ended April 30, 2011 reflects higher sales of our Data Storage products, partially offset by lower revenues from our Ethernet products and Global Services offerings.

• The increase in Data Storage product revenues for the period was driven by our high-end, higher bandwidth Director and Switch products in the six months ended April 28, 2012. The number of ports shipped during the six months ended April 28, 2012 increased by 1%, and average selling price per port increased by 4%;

• The decrease in Ethernet product revenues reflects lower revenues from our enterprise and federal customers. Our Ethernet business continued to be impacted by slower Federal spending and the competitive Enterprise environment. In addition, Enterprise business revenue decreased due in part to the transition to a two-tier distribution channel model that adversely impacted sales volumes and average selling prices; and

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• The decrease in Global Services revenues was primarily attributed to the sale of SBS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, which the Company sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011.

Our total net revenues by geographical area are summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
United States	$	354,009	65.1	%	$	338,581	61.7	%	$	15,428		4.6	%
Europe, the Middle East and Africa	109,985		20.2	%	122,829		22.4	%	(12,844		)	(10.5	)%
Asia Pacific	43,809		8.1	%	56,557		10.3	%	(12,748		)	(22.5	)%
Japan	23,985		4.4	%	19,485		3.6	%	4,500			23.1	%
Canada, Central and South America	11,651		2.2	%	10,912		2.0	%	739			6.8	%
Total net revenues	$	543,439	100.0	%	$	548,364	100.0	%	$	(4,925	)	(0.9	)%

	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
United States	$	695,643	63.0	%	$	663,247	60.6	%	$	32,396		4.9	%
Europe, the Middle East and Africa	242,859		22.0	%	262,865		24.0	%	(20,006		)	(7.6	)%
Asia Pacific	99,398		9.0	%	110,053		10.1	%	(10,655		)	(9.7	)%
Japan	42,629		3.9	%	36,425		3.3	%	6,204			17.0	%
Canada, Central and South America	23,552		2.1	%	21,530		2.0	%	2,022			9.4	%
Total net revenues	$	1,104,081	100.0	%	$	1,094,120	100.0	%	$	9,961		0.9	%

International revenues decreased slightly as a percentage of total net revenues for the three and six months endedApril 28, 2012 compared to the three and six months endedApril 30, 2011 as a result of decreased product sales volumes in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (''EMEA'') and the Asia Pacific region. Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on where our products are shipped. However, certain OEM partners take possession of our products domestically and then distribute these products to their international customers. Because we account for all of those OEM revenues as domestic revenues, we cannot be certain of the extent to which our domestic and international revenue mix is impacted by the practices of our OEM partners, but we believe that international revenues comprise a larger percentage of our total net revenues than the attributed revenues may indicate.

A significant portion of our revenues is concentrated among a relatively small number of OEM customers. For the three months ended April 28, 2012, four customers accounted for 20%, 15%, 13% and 10%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenues for a combined total of 58% of total net revenues. For the three months ended April 30, 2011, four customers accounted for 15%, 14%, 13% and 11%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenues for a combined total of 53% of total net revenues. We expect that a significant portion of our future revenues will continue to come from sales of products to a relatively small number of OEM partners and to the United States ("U.S.") federal government and its individual agencies through our distributors. Therefore, the loss of, or a decrease in the level of sales to, or a change in the ordering pattern of any one of these customers could seriously harm our financial condition and results of operations.

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Gross margin. Gross margin as stated below is indicated as a percentage of the respective segment net revenues, except for total gross margin, which is stated as a percentage of total net revenues. Gross margin is summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	Three Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Points Change
Data Storage Products	$	252,565	73.7	%	$	231,005	70.2	%	$	21,560		3.5	%
Ethernet Products	39,362		34.8	%	55,415		43.1	%	(16,053		)	(8.3	)%
Global Services	45,155		51.7	%	42,189		46.4	%	2,966			5.3	%
Total gross margin	$	337,082	62.0	%	$	328,609	59.9	%	$	8,473		2.1	%

	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Points Change
Data Storage Products	$	509,599	73.2	%	$	461,436	69.9	%	$	48,163		3.3	%
Ethernet Products	83,223		35.2	%	104,397		41.0	%	(21,174		)	(5.8	)%
Global Services	89,029		51.9	%	83,659		46.6	%	5,370			5.3	%
Total gross margin	$	681,851	61.8	%	$	649,492	59.4	%	$	32,359		2.4	%

For the three months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2011, total gross margin increased in absolute dollars and percentage due to an increase in margins on Data Storage products and Global Services offerings and a favorable mix due to the relative increased volume of Data Storage products which yield higher gross margins. This was partially offset by a decrease in margins on Ethernet products.

Gross margin percentage by reportable segment increased or decreased for the three months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2011 primarily due to the following factors (the percentages below reflect the impact on gross margin):

• Data Storage gross margins relative to net revenues increased due to a 1.2% decrease in product costs relative to net revenues. Additionally, amortization of Data Storage related intangible assets decreased by 1.0% and other manufacturing costs decreased by 1.3%, both relative to net revenues;

• Ethernet products gross margins relative to net revenues decreased due to a 2.3% increase in product costs relative to net revenues driven by the impact of lower average selling prices and product mix, a 5.0% increase in manufacturing costs overhead relative to lower revenues, which was offset partially by an improvement in excess and obsolescence inventory reserves. Additionally, amortization of Ethernet products related intangible assets increased by approximately 1.0%, relative to net revenues and;

• Global Services gross margins relative to net revenues increased due to a 5.3% decrease in service and support costs, primarily from decreased headcount as a result of the sale of SBS.

For the six months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the six months ended April 30, 2011, total gross margin increased in absolute dollars and percentage due to an increase in margins on Data Storage products and Global Services offerings and a favorable mix due to the relative increased volume of Data Storage products which yield higher gross margins. This was partially offset by a decrease in margins on Ethernet products.

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Gross margin percentage by reportable segment increased or decreased for the six months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the six months ended April 30, 2011 primarily due to the following factors (the percentages below reflect the impact on gross margin):

• Data Storage gross margins relative to net revenues increased due to a 1.5% decrease in product costs relative to net revenues. Additionally, amortization of Data Storage related intangible assets decreased by 0.5% and other manufacturing costs relative to net revenues decreased by 1.3%;

• Ethernet products gross margins relative to net revenues decreased due to a 2.1% increase in product costs relative to net revenues which includes primarily the impact of lower average selling prices and product mix, a 3.1% increase in other manufacturing costs overhead relative to lower revenues. which was offset partially by an improvement in excess and obsolescence inventory reserves. Additionally, amortization of Ethernet products related intangible assets and stock-based compensation increased relative to net revenues by 0.6%; and

• Global Services gross margins relative to net revenues increased due to a 5.5% decrease in service and support costs, primarily from decreased headcount as a result of the sale of SBS.

Gross margin is primarily affected by the mix of products and service, the average selling price per port, number of ports shipped and cost of revenues. We believe that we have the ability to partially mitigate the effect of declines in average selling price per port on gross margins by reducing our product and manufacturing operations costs but may not be able to reduce these costs quickly or in sufficient amounts to offset the selling price declines.

Stock-based compensation expense. Stock-based compensation expense is summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)		% Change
Three months ended	$	23,858	4.4	%	$	22,530	4.1	%	$	1,328	5.9	%
Six months ended	$	45,677	4.1	%	$	42,436	3.9	%	$	3,241	7.6	%

The increase in stock-based compensation expense for the three and six months endedApril 28, 2012 compared to the three and six months endedApril 30, 2011 was due to higher expense associated with new restricted stock units granted during the six months ended April 28, 2012 and lower forfeiture rate in the three months ended April 28, 2012 partially offset by lower ESPP expense and a decrease in acquisition related stock-based compensation expense.

Research and development expenses. Research and development (“R&D”) expenses consist primarily of compensation and related expenses for personnel engaged in engineering and R&D activities, fees paid to consultants and outside service providers, engineering expenses which primarily consist of nonrecurring engineering charges and prototyping expenses related to the design, development, testing and enhancement of our products, depreciation related to engineering and test equipment, and related IT and facilities expenses.

R&D expenses are summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
Three months ended	$	92,931	17.1	%	$	91,941	16.8	%	$	990		1.1	%
Six months ended	$	182,250	16.5	%	$	183,349	16.8	%	$	(1,099	)	(0.6	)%

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R&D expenses increased slightly for the three months endedApril 28, 2012 compared to the three months endedApril 30, 2011 due to the following (in thousands):

	Increase (Decrease)
Outside services	$	1,211
Engineering expenses	862
Depreciation and amortization expense	547
Various individually insignificant items	222
The increase in R&D expenses was partially offset by the following:
Decrease in salaries and wages	(927		)
Increase in sustaining engineering expenses allocated to cost of revenue	(925		)
	$	990

Outside services increased by $1.2 million primarily due to projects related to testing of our new product offerings and new product certifications. Engineering expenses increased by $0.9 million primarily due to higher engineering spending related to chip design and higher prototype costs. In addition, depreciation and amortization expense increased by $0.5 million primarily due to additional depreciation expenses related to our new laboratories. This was partially offset by the decrease in salaries and wages of $0.9 million primarily driven by the reallocation of some of the research and development activities to lower cost territories and lower bonuses. In addition, sustaining engineering allocations to cost of goods sold increased by $0.9 million, therefore decreasing research and development expenses, primarily due to an increase in the level of post sales product support required with the release of new products.

R&D expenses decreased for the six months endedApril 28, 2012 compared to the six months endedApril 30, 2011 due to the following (in thousands):

	Increase (Decrease)
Engineering expenses	$	(3,885	)
Engineering equipment	(1,727		)
The decrease in R&D expenses was partially offset by the increase in the following
Outside services	2,730
Depreciation and amortization expense	1,089
Various individually insignificant items	694
	$	(1,099	)

Engineering expenses decreased by $3.9 million primarily due to lower engineering spending related to chip design and lower prototype costs. In addition, expenses related to R&D equipment decreased by $1.7 million primarily due to the timing of R&D projects. Outside services increased by $2.7 million primarily due to projects related to testing of our new product offerings and new product certifications. Depreciation and amortization expense increased by $1.1 million primarily due to additional depreciation expenses related to our new laboratories.

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Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, commissions and related expenses for personnel engaged in sales, marketing and customer service functions, costs associated with promotional and marketing programs, travel expenses, and expenses related to IT and facilities and other shared functions.

Sales and marketing expenses are summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)		% Change
Three months ended	$	158,855	29.2	%	$	156,979	28.6	%	$	1,876	1.2	%
Six months ended	$	311,543	28.2	%	$	309,646	28.3	%	$	1,897	0.6	%

Sales and marketing expenses increased for the three months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2011 due to the following (in thousands):

	Increase (Decrease)
Expenses related to IT, facilities and other shared functions	$	3,033
Marketing and advertising expenses	1,190
Stock-based compensation	1,067
The increase in sales and marketing expenses was partially offset by the decrease in the following:
Salaries and wages	(2,132		)
Travel and entertainment expenses	(1,248		)
Various individually insignificant items	(34		)
Total change	$	1,876

Expenses related to IT, facilities and other shared functions increased due to an increase in IT, legal and facilities expenses allocated to sales and marketing activities. Marketing and advertising expenses increased primarily due to our marketing awareness campaigns and various other marketing activities. Stock-based compensation increased mainly due to higher expense associated with new restricted stock awards issued and lower forfeiture rate used during the three months ended April 28, 2012. Salaries and wages decreased primarily due to a reduction in variable compensation mainly attributable to lower sales commissions and lower headcount partially offset by an increase in bonuses. Travel and entertainment expenses decreased due to lower headcount and cost control initiatives.

Sales and marketing expenses increased for the six months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the six months ended April 30, 2011 due to the following (in thousands):

	Increase (Decrease)
Marketing and advertising expenses	$	6,929
Expenses related to IT, facilities and other shared functions	3,540
Stock-based compensation expenses	2,051
The increase in sales and marketing expenses was partially offset by the decrease in the following:
Salaries and wages	(6,366		)
Travel and entertainment expenses	(2,486		)
Other facilities expenses	(1,133		)
Various individually insignificant items	(638		)
Total change	$	1,897

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Marketing and advertising expenses increased primarily due to our marketing awareness campaigns and various other marketing activities. Expenses related to IT, facilities and other shared functions increased due to an increase in IT, legal and facilities expenses allocated to sales and marketing activities. Stock-based compensation increased mainly due to higher expense associated with new restricted stock awards issued and lower forfeiture rate used during the six months ended April 28, 2012. Salaries and wages decreased primarily due to a reduction in variable compensation mainly attributable to lower sales commissions and lower headcount. Travel and entertainment expenses decreased due to lower headcount and cost control initiatives.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for corporate executives, finance, human resources, legal and investor relations, as well as recruiting expenses, professional fees, other corporate expenses, and related IT and facilities expenses.

G&A expenses are summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)		% Change
Three months ended	$	18,790	3.5	%	$	18,469	3.4	%	$	321	1.7	%
Six months ended	$	37,140	3.4	%	$	36,559	3.3	%	$	581	1.6	%

G&A expenses increased for the three months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the three months ended April 30, 2011 due to the following (in thousands):

	Increase (Decrease)
Outside services	$	3,711
Salaries and wages	559
The increase in general and administrative expenses was partially offset by the following:
Increase in expenses related to IT, facilities and other shared functions	(2,437		)
Decrease in stock-based compensation	(661		)
Decrease in various individually insignificant items	(851		)
Total change	$	321

Expenses associated with outside services increased by $3.7 million, primarily due to increased costs associated with ongoing litigation matters. Salaries and wages expense increased primarily driven by higher bonuses. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expenses. There was an increase in allocations of IT, facilities and other shared functions primarily to Sales and Marketing, reducing net general and administrative expenses by $2.4 million.

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G&A expenses increased for the six months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the six months ended April 30, 2011 due to the following (in thousands):

	Increase (Decrease)
Outside services	$	5,391
Salaries and wages	1,254
The increase in general and administrative expenses was partially offset by the decrease in the following:
Stock-based compensation	(1,992		)
Facility expenses	(1,455		)
Various individually insignificant items	(2,617		)
Total change	$	581

Expenses associated with outside services increased by $5.4 million primarily driven by increased costs associated with our ongoing litigation matters. Salaries and wages expenses increased driven by higher medical insurance costs and higher bonuses. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expenses and various facility maintenance expenses.

Amortization of intangible assets. Amortization of intangible assets is summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	April 28, 2012		% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
Three months ended	$	14,737	2.7	%	$	15,023	2.7	%	$	(286	)	(1.9	)%
Six months ended	$	29,730	2.7	%	$	31,213	2.9	%	$	(1,483	)	(4.8	)%

During the three and six months endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, we recorded amortization of intangible assets related to our prior period acquisitions. The decrease in amortization of intangible assets for the three and six months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the three and six months ended April 30, 2011 was primarily due to the full amortization of some of our intangible assets.

Interest expense. Interest expense primarily represents the interest cost associated with our term loan and senior secured notes (see Note 7, “Borrowings,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). Interest expense is summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	April 28, 2012			% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011			% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
Three months ended	$	(12,729	)	(2.3	)%	$	(20,745	)	(3.8	)%	$	(8,016	)	(38.6	)%
Six months ended	$	(25,775	)	(2.3	)%	$	(42,291	)	(3.9	)%	$	(16,516	)	(39.1	)%

Interest expense decreased for the three and six months ended April 28, 2012 compared to the three and six months ended April 30, 2011 as a result of a reduction in the principal amount of our debt outstanding, and our refinancing of our term debt credit agreement in June 2011, as described further below in “Liquidity and Capital Resources”. During the six months ended April 28, 2012, we made net debt payments of $120.0 million toward the principal of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, $104.9 million of which were voluntary prepayments.

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Interest and other income (loss), net. Interest and other income (loss), net, are summarized as follows (in thousands, except percentages):

	April 28, 2012			% of Net Revenues		April 30, 2011		% of Net Revenues		Increase/ (Decrease)			% Change
Three months ended	$	(452	)	(0.1	)%	$	16	0.0	%	$	(468	)	(2,925.0	)%
Six months ended	$	(1,448	)	(0.1	)%	$	359	0.0	%	$	(1,807	)	(503.3	)%

Other loss was primarily due to foreign exchange losses recognized during the three and six months ended April 28, 2012.

Income tax benefit. Income tax benefit and the effective tax rates are summarized as follows (in thousands, except effective tax rates):

	Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011			April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Income tax benefit	$	(708	)	$	(611	)	$	(3,915	)	$	(6,328	)
Effective tax rate	(1.8		)%	(2.4		)%	(4.2		)%	(13.6		)%

We recorded a tax benefit for the three and six months ended April 28, 2012 primarily due to net reserve releases related to settling the federal research and development tax credit for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), closing the IRS audits for fiscal years 2004 through 2006, settling Foundry's 2006 and 2007 California franchise tax audit, and releases from expiring statutes of limitations, offset by a decrease to the federal research and development tax credit which expired on December 31, 2011 (see Note 11, “Income Taxes,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

We recorded a tax benefit for the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, primarily due to the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development tax credit for calendar year 2011, as a result of the Tax Relief Act enacted on December 17, 2010, and reserve releases from the settlement of certain issues with the IRS regarding the Company's fiscal years 2007 and 2008 audits.

Based on our currently forecasted results, we expect a lower tax expense for fiscal year 2012 compared to tax expense for fiscal year 2011 which was significantly impacted by the increased tax expense related to a nonrecurring cash distribution from our foreign subsidiaries. Our income tax provision could change from either effects of changing tax laws and regulations, or differences in international revenues and earnings from those historically achieved, a factor largely influenced by the buying behavior of our OEM and channel partners. Factors such as the mix of Ethernet versus Data Storage products and domestic versus international profits could also affect our tax expense. As estimates and judgments are used to project such international earnings, the impact to our tax provision could vary if current planning or assumptions change. In addition, we do not forecast discrete events, such as settlement of tax audits with governmental authorities due to their inherent uncertainty. Such settlements could materially impact our tax expense. Given that the tax rate is driven by several different factors, it is not possible to estimate our future tax rate with a high degree of certainty.

The IRS and other tax authorities regularly examine our income tax returns. The IRS is currently examining our returns for fiscal years 2007 through 2010. If we reach settlement with the IRS, we expect to record a corresponding adjustment to our unrecognized tax benefits. Due to availability of net operating losses and credits, the IRS audit settlement is not expected to result in a significant tax payment. Given the uncertainty as to settlement terms, the timing of payments and the impact of such settlements on other uncertain tax positions, the range of estimated potential decreases in underlying uncertain tax positions is between $0 and $10 million in the next twelve months.

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We believe that sufficient positive evidence exists from historical operations and projections of taxable income in future years to conclude that it is more likely than not that we will realize our deferred tax assets. Accordingly, we apply a valuation allowance only on the deferred tax assets relating to capital loss carryforwards due to limited carryforward periods and the character of such tax attributes. The Governor of the State of California and the California state legislature have introduced tax proposals affecting future state income tax apportionment that may have a significant impact on our ability to realize certain California deferred tax assets. We will reevaluate the realization of these California deferred tax assets if and when the current law changes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011			Increase/ (Decrease)
	(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	544,339		$	414,202		$	130,137
Short-term investments	797			774			23
Total	$	545,136		$	414,976		$	130,160
Percentage of total assets	15.5		%	11.9		%

We use cash generated by operations as our primary source of liquidity. We expect that cash provided by operating activities may fluctuate in future periods as a result of a number of factors, including fluctuations in our revenues, the timing of product shipments during the quarter, accounts receivable collections, inventory and supply chain management, and the timing and amount of tax and other payments. For additional discussion, see “Part II - Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, we amended our term debt credit agreement to refinance all of the outstanding term loan with a replacement term loan that reduced interest rates on the term loan facility, and to amend certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement to provide us with greater flexibility, including extending the maturity date of the term loan facility to October 31, 2014.

Based on past performance and current expectations, we believe that internally generated cash flows are generally sufficient to support business operations, capital expenditures, contractual obligations, and other liquidity requirements associated with our operations for at least the next twelve months. Also, we have up to $125 million available under our revolving credit facility, and we can factor our trade receivables up to the maximum amount available at any time of our $50 million factoring facility to provide additional liquidity. There are no other transactions, arrangements, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that are reasonably likely to materially affect liquidity and the availability of and our requirements for capital resources.

Financial Condition

Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments as of April 28, 2012 increased by $130.2 million over the balance as of October 29, 2011 primarily due to cash from operating activities, partially offset by accelerated payments towards the principal of the term loan and cash spent to repurchase our outstanding shares.

As of April 28, 2012, three customers accounted for 20%, 12% and 11%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, for a combined total of 43% of total accounts receivable. As of October 29, 2011, two customers accounted for 16% and 14%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, for a combined total of 30% of total accounts receivable. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and generally do not require collateral or security interests on accounts receivable balances. We have established reserves for credit losses, sales allowances, and other allowances. While we have not experienced material credit losses in any of the periods presented, there can be no assurance that we will not experience material credit losses in the future.

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Net proceeds from the issuance of common stock in connection with employee participation in our equity compensation plans have historically been a significant component of our liquidity. The extent to which our employees participate in these programs generally increases or decreases based upon changes in the market price of our common stock. As a result, our cash flow resulting from the issuance of common stock in connection with employee participation in equity compensation plans will vary.

Six Months EndedApril 28, 2012 Compared to Six Months EndedApril 30, 2011

Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities is net income adjusted for certain non-cash items and changes in certain assets and liabilities.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $35.4 million primarily due to higher net income in the current period and favorable changes in our working capital, partially offset by lower adjustments to net income for non-cash items. The adjustments for non-cash items were lower primarily due to lower depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount in the current period.

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $12.4 million. The decrease was due to lower purchases of property and equipment in the six months ended April 28, 2012.

Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities increased for the six months ended April 28, 2012, compared to the six months ended April 30, 2011 by $44.4 million. The increase was primarily due to higher net debt payments and stock repurchase activity during the six months ended April 28, 2012.

Liquidity

Manufacturing and Purchase Commitments. We have manufacturing arrangements with contract manufacturers under which we provide twelve-month product forecasts and place purchase orders in advance of the scheduled delivery of products to our customers. Our purchase commitments reserve reflects our estimate of purchase commitments we do not expect to consume in normal operations, in accordance with our policy (see Note 8, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

Income Taxes. We accrue U.S. income taxes on the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries unless the earnings are considered indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States. We intend to reinvest current and accumulated earnings of our foreign subsidiaries for expansion of our business operations outside the United States for an indefinite period of time.

Our existing cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $545.1 million as of April 28, 2012. Of this amount, approximately 65% was held by our foreign subsidiaries. Under current tax laws and regulations, if these funds are distributed to the United States in the form of dividends or otherwise, we may be subject to additional U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes.

The IRS and other tax authorities regularly examine our income tax returns (see Note 11, “Income Taxes,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). We believe we have adequate reserves for all open tax years.

Senior Secured Credit Facility. A portion of our outstanding debt is related to the financing of the Foundry acquisition, the costs and expenses related to the merger, and the ongoing working capital and other general corporate purposes of the combined organization after consummation of the merger (see Note 7, “Borrowings,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, we amended our term debt credit agreement to refinance all of the outstanding term loan with a replacement term loan that reduced interest rates on the term loan facility, and to amend certain other provisions of the Credit Agreement to provide us with greater operating flexibility, including extending the maturity date of the term loan facility to October 31, 2014 and removing certain restrictions on the repurchase of the Company’s shares, provided the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio is under 2.00. During the six months ended April 28, 2012, we paid $120.0 million towards the principal of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, $104.9 million of which were voluntary prepayments.

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We have the following resources available to obtain short-term or long-term financing, if we need additional liquidity, as of April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Original Amount Available		April 28, 2012
			Used		Available
Revolving credit facility	$	125,000	$	—	$	125,000

Senior Secured Notes. In January 2010, we issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”) and $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes" and together with the 2018 Notes, the senior secured notes).The proceeds from the senior secured notes were used to pay down debt and retire convertible subordinated debt at maturity.

Trade Receivables Factoring Facility. We have an agreement with a financial institution to sell certain of our trade receivables from customers with limited, non-credit related, recourse provisions. The sale of receivables eliminates our credit exposure in relation to these receivables. Total trade receivables sold under our factoring facility are summarized as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Trade receivables sold under factoring agreement	$	—	$	20,720	$	—	$	29,953

Under the terms of the factoring agreement, the remaining available amount of the factoring facility as of April 28, 2012 is $50.0 million.

Covenant Compliance

The senior secured notes were issued pursuant to two separate indentures (together, the “Indentures”), among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee. Each of the Indentures contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to:

• pay dividends, make investments or make other restricted payments;

• incur additional indebtedness;

• sell assets;

• enter into transactions with affiliates;

• incur liens;

• permit consensual encumbrances or restrictions on the Company’s restricted subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends or make certain other payments to the Company;

• consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Company’s or its restricted subsidiaries’ assets; and

• designate subsidiaries as unrestricted.

These covenants are subject to a number of other limitations and exceptions set forth in the Indentures. The Company was in compliance with all applicable Indentures' covenants as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011.

Each of the Indentures provides for customary events of default, including, but not limited to, cross defaults to specified other debt of the Company and its subsidiaries. In the case of an event of default arising from specified events of bankruptcy or insolvency, all outstanding senior secured notes will become due and payable immediately without further action or notice. If any other event of default under either Indenture occurs or is continuing, the applicable trustee or holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding 2018 Notes or 2020 Notes, as applicable, may declare all of the 2018 Notes or 2020 Notes, respectively, to be due and payable immediately.

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The Senior Secured Credit Facility agreement contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative and negative covenants applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries, including, among other things, restrictions on liens, indebtedness, investments, fundamental changes, dispositions, capital expenditures, prepayment of other indebtedness, redemption or repurchase of subordinated indebtedness, share repurchases, dividends and other distributions. The credit agreement contains financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a maximum consolidated leverage ratio and a maximum consolidated senior secured leverage ratio, each as defined in the credit agreement and described further below. The credit agreement also includes customary events of default, including cross-defaults on the Company’s material indebtedness and change of control. The Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011.

Consolidated Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), as defined in the credit agreement, is used to determine the Company’s compliance with certain covenants in the Senior Secured Credit Facility. Consolidated EBITDA is defined as:

• Consolidated net income

Plus:

• Consolidated interest charges;

• Provision for federal, state, local and foreign income taxes;

• Depreciation and amortization expense;

• Fees, costs and expenses incurred on or prior to the closing date of the Foundry acquisition in connection with the acquisition and the financing thereof;

• Any cash restructuring charges and integration costs in connection with the Foundry acquisition, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75.0 million;

• Approved non-cash restructuring charges incurred in connection with the Foundry acquisition and the financing thereof;

• Other non-recurring expenses reducing consolidated net income which do not represent a cash item in such period or future periods;

• Any non-cash stock-based compensation expense; and

• Legal fees associated with the indemnification obligations for the benefit of former officers and directors in connection with Brocade’s historical stock option litigation;

Minus:

• Federal, state, local and foreign income tax credits; and

• All non-cash items increasing consolidated net income.

The Senior Secured Credit Facility financial covenants are defined as below:

Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio means, at any date of determination, the ratio of (a) (i) consolidated EBITDA (excluding interest expense, if any, attributable to the campus sale-leaseback), plus (ii) rentals payable under leases of real property, less (iii) the aggregate amount of all capital expenditures to (b) consolidated fixed charges; provided that, for purposes of calculating the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio for any period ending prior to the first anniversary of the closing date, consolidated interest charges shall be an amount equal to actual consolidated interest charges from the closing date through the date of determination multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which is 365 and the denominator of which is the number of days from the closing date through the date of determination.

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In accordance with the amendment and waiver to the credit agreement, the Company has agreed that it will not permit the consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio as of the end of any fiscal quarter during any period set forth below to be less than the ratio set forth below opposite such period:

Four Fiscal Quarters Ending During Period:	Minimum Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio
October 31, 2010 through October 29, 2011	1.50:1.00
October 30, 2011 through October 27, 2012	1.75:1.00
October 28, 2012 and thereafter	1.75:1.00

Consolidated Leverage Ratio

Consolidated leverage ratio means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) consolidated funded indebtedness as of such date to (b) consolidated EBITDA for the measurement period ending on such date.

In accordance with the amendment and waiver to the credit agreement, the Company has agreed that it will not permit the consolidated leverage ratio at any time during any period set forth below to be greater than the ratio set forth below opposite such period:

Four Fiscal Quarters Ending During Period:	Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
October 31, 2010 through October 29, 2011	3.00:1.00
October 30, 2011 through October 27, 2012	2.75:1.00
October 28, 2012 and thereafter	2.75:1.00

Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio

Consolidated senior secured leverage ratio means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (a) consolidated funded indebtedness as of such date, minus, without duplication, all unsecured senior subordinated or subordinated indebtedness of Brocade or its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis as of such date (including the McDATA Corporation ("McDATA") convertible subordinated debt prior to being retired on February 16, 2010), to (b) consolidated EBITDA for the measurement period ending on such date.

In accordance with the amendment and waiver to the credit agreement, the Company has agreed that it will not permit the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio at any time during any period set forth below to be greater than the ratio set forth below opposite such period:

Four Fiscal Quarters Ending During Period:	Maximum Consolidated Senior Secured Leverage Ratio
October 31, 2010 through October 29, 2011	2.50:1.00
October 30, 2011 through October 27, 2012	2.25:1.00
October 28, 2012 and thereafter	2.00:1.00

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Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations, including interest expense, and commitments as of April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Total		Less than 1 Year		1—3 Years		3—5 Years		More than 5 Years
Contractual Obligations:
Term loan (1)	$	73,593	$	18,253	$	55,340	$	—	$	—
Senior secured notes due 2018 (1)	414,281		19,875		39,750		39,750		314,906
Senior secured notes due 2020 (1)	459,844		20,625		41,250		41,250		356,719
Non-cancelable operating leases (2)	90,499		21,643		36,265		24,324		8,267
Non-cancelable capital leases	6,415		2,221		4,160		34		—
Purchase commitments, gross (3)	223,096		223,096		—		—		—
Total contractual obligations	$	1,267,728	$	305,713	$	176,765	$	105,358	$	679,892
Other Commitments:
Standby letters of credit	$	237	n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a
Unrecognized tax benefits and related accrued interest (4)	$	122,028	n/a		n/a		n/a		n/a

(1) Amount reflects total anticipated cash payments, including anticipated interest payments.

(2) Amount excludes contractual sublease income of $32.0 million, which consists of $6.6 million to be received in less than one year, $13.7 million to be received in one to three years and $11.7 million to be received in three to five years.

(3) Amount reflects total gross purchase commitments under our manufacturing arrangements with third-party contract manufacturers. Of this amount, we have accrued $4.4 million for estimated purchase commitments that we do not expect to consume in normal operations within the next twelve months, in accordance with our policy.

(4) As of April 28, 2012, we had a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $118.9 million and a net accrual for the payment of related interest and penalties of $3.1 million. Due to availability of net operating losses and credits, a tax audit settlement is not expected to result in a significant tax payment. Given the uncertainty as to settlement terms, the timing of payments and the impact of such settlements on other uncertain tax positions, the range of estimated potential decreases in underlying uncertain tax positions is between $0 and $10 million in the next twelve months.

Share Repurchase Program. As of November 29, 2007, our Board of Directors authorized a total of $800.0 million for the repurchase of our common stock. The purchases may be made, from time to time, in the open market or by privately negotiated transactions and will be funded from available working capital. The number of shares to be purchased and the timing of purchases will be based on the level of our cash balances, general business and market conditions, our debt covenants, the trading price of our common stock and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. For the three months ended April 28, 2012, we repurchased 4.4 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of $25.1 million. Approximately $153.4 million remained authorized for future repurchases under this program as of April 28, 2012. We are subject to certain covenants relating to our borrowings that restrict the amount of our Company’s shares that we can repurchase. There is no restriction on the repurchase of our Company’s shares under the terms of our Senior Secured Credit Facility, provided our consolidated senior secured leverage ratio as defined in the credit agreement is under 2.00. On May 16, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $500 million increase to the stock repurchase program, as described in Note 16, “Subsequent Events,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in transactions that generate material relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of April 28, 2012, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a)(4)(ii) of Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Regulation S-K.

Critical Accounting Estimates

There have been no material changes in the matters for which we make critical accounting estimates in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements during the six months ended April 28, 2012 as compared to those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2011.

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Goodwill is generated as a result of business combinations. We conduct our goodwill impairment test annually, as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter, or whenever events or changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount. Events which might indicate impairment include, but are not limited to, strategic decisions made in response to economic and competitive conditions, the impact of the economic environment on our customer base, material negative changes in relationships with significant customers, and/or a significant decline in our stock price for a sustained period. Consistent with prior years, we performed our annual goodwill impairment test using measurement data as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter of 2012.

We apply a two-step approach in testing goodwill for impairment for each reporting unit, which we have determined to be at the operating segment level. The reporting units are determined by the components of our operating segments that constitute a business for which both (i) discrete financial information is available and (ii) segment management regularly reviews the operating results of that component. Our four reporting units are: Data Storage Products; Ethernet Switching & Internet Protocol (“IP”) Routing, which includes Open Systems Interconnection Reference Model (“OSI”) Layer 2-3 products; Application Delivery Products (“ADP”), which includes OSI Layer 4-7 products; and Global Services.

The first step tests for potential impairment by comparing the fair value of reporting units with reporting units’ net asset values. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets, then goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value of reporting unit is below the reporting unit’s carrying value, then the second step is required to measure the amount of potential impairment. The second step requires an assignment of the reporting unit’s fair value to the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities, using the initial acquisition accounting guidance in ASC 805 Business Combinations, to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is then compared with the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill to determine the goodwill impairment loss to be recognized, if any. If the carrying value of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, we record an impairment loss equal to the difference.

To determine the reporting unit’s fair values, we use the income approach, the market approach, or a combination thereof. The income approach provides an estimate of fair value based on discounted expected future cash flows. The market approach provides an estimate of the fair value of our four reporting units using various prices or market multiples applied to the reporting unit’s operating results and then applying an appropriate control premium. During our fiscal year 2012 annual goodwill impairment test under the first step, we used a combination of approaches to estimate reporting units’ fair values. We believe that at the time of impairment testing performed in second fiscal quarter of 2012, the income approach and the market approach were equally representative of a reporting unit’s fair value.

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Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. We based our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but inherently uncertain. Estimates and assumptions with respect to the determination of the fair value of our reporting units using the income approach include, among other inputs:

• The Company’s operating forecasts;

• Revenue growth rates; and

• Risk-commensurate discount rates and costs of capital.

Our estimates of revenues and costs are based on historical data, various internal estimates and a variety of external sources, and are developed as part of our regular long-range planning process. The control premium used in market or combined approaches is determined by considering control premiums offered as part of acquisitions that have occurred in a reporting unit’s comparable market segments.

Based on the results of our step one analysis, we believe that all our reporting units pass the step one test and no further testing is required. However, because some of the inherent assumptions and estimates used in determining the fair value of these reportable segments are outside the control of management, changes in these underlying assumptions can adversely impact fair value. The sensitivity analysis below quantifies the impact of key assumptions on certain reporting units’ fair value estimates. The principal key assumptions impacting our estimates were (i) discount rates and (ii) DCF terminal value multipliers. As the discount rates, ultimately, reflect the risk of achieving reporting units’ revenue and cash flow projections, we do not believe that a separate sensitivity analysis for changes in revenue and cash flow projections is meaningful or useful.

The estimated fair value of the Ethernet Switching & IP Routing reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately $117 million and the ADP reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately $40 million. The respective fair values of our remaining reporting units exceeded carrying value by significant amounts and were not subject to the sensitivity analysis presented below.

The following table summarizes the approximate impact that a change in principal key assumptions would have on the estimated fair value of Ethernet Switching & IP Routing reporting unit, leaving all other assumptions unchanged:

	Change	Approximate Impact on Fair Value (In millions)	Excess of Fair Value over Carrying Value (In millions)
Discount rate	±1%	$ (28) - 30	$ 88 - 146
DCF terminal value multiplier	±0.5x	$ (58) - 58	$ 59 - 175

The following table summarizes the approximate impact that a change in principal key assumptions would have on the estimated fair value of ADP reporting unit, leaving all other assumptions unchanged:

	Change	Approximate Impact on Fair Value (In millions)	Excess of Fair Value over Carrying Value (In millions)
Discount rate	±1%	$ (5) – 5	$ 35 – 45
DCF terminal value multiplier	±0.5x	$ (5) – 5	$ 35 – 45

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our condensed consolidated financial statements, see Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risks related to changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and equity prices that could impact our financial position and results of operations. Our risk management strategy with respect to these three market risks may include the use of derivative financial instruments. We use derivative contracts only to manage existing underlying exposures of the Company. Accordingly, we do not use derivative contracts for speculative purposes. Our risks and risk management strategy are outlined below. Actual gains and losses in the future may differ materially from the sensitivity analysis presented below based on changes in the timing and amount of interest rates and our actual exposures and hedges.

Interest Rate Risk

Our exposure to market risk due to changes in the general level of United States interest rates relates primarily to our term loan and cash equivalents.

We are exposed to changes in interest rates as a result of our borrowings under our term loan. As of April 28, 2012, the weighted-average annualized interest rate on the term loan was 2.9%. Based on outstanding principal indebtedness of $70.0 million under our term loan as of April 28, 2012, if market rates average 1% above the current interest rate, our annual interest expense would increase by approximately $0.7 million.

Our cash and cash equivalents are primarily maintained at five major financial institutions. The primary objective of our investment activities is the preservation of principal while maximizing investment income and minimizing risk.

The Company did not have any material investments as of April 28, 2012 that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in conducting business globally in numerous currencies, of which the most significant to our operations for the six months endedApril 28, 2012 were the Chinese yuan, the euro, the Japanese yen, the Indian rupee, the British pound, the Singapore dollar and the Swiss franc. We are primarily exposed to foreign currency fluctuations related to operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. As such, we benefit from a stronger U.S. dollar and may be adversely affected by a weaker U.S. dollar relative to the foreign currency. We use foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange rate risks inherent in our forecasted operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We recognize the gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts in the same period as the remeasurement losses and gains of the related foreign currency denominated exposures.

We also may enter into other non-designated derivatives that consist primarily of forward contracts to minimize the risk associated with the foreign exchange effects of revaluing monetary assets and liabilities. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and any associated outstanding forward contracts are marked-to-market with realized and unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.

Alternatively, we may choose not to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with our foreign currency exposures if we believe such exposure acts as a natural foreign currency hedge for other offsetting amounts denominated in the same currency or if the currency is difficult or too expensive to hedge. As of April 28, 2012, we held $112.8 million in cash flow derivative instruments. The maximum length of time over which we are hedged as of April 28, 2012 is through July 1, 2013.

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We have performed a sensitivity analysis as of April 28, 2012, using a modeling technique that measures the change in the fair values arising from a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in the levels of foreign currency exchange rates relative to the U.S. dollar, with all other variables held constant. The analysis covers all of our foreign currency contracts offset by the underlying exposures. The foreign currency exchange rates we used were based on market rates in effect at April 28, 2012. The sensitivity analysis indicated that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates would not result in a material foreign exchange loss as of April 28, 2012.

Equity Price Risk

We had no investments in publicly traded equity securities as of April 28, 2012. The aggregate cost of our equity investments in non-publicly traded companies was $7.0 million as of April 28, 2012. We monitor our equity investments for impairment on a periodic basis. In the event that the carrying value of the equity investment exceeds its fair value, and we determine the decline in value to be other-than-temporary, we reduce the carrying value to its current fair value. Generally, we do not attempt to reduce or eliminate our market exposure on these equity securities. We do not purchase our equity securities with the intent to use them for speculative purposes.

Our common stock is quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “BRCD.” On April 27, 2012, the last business day of our second fiscal quarter of 2012, the last reported sale price of our common stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market was $5.53 per share.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Evaluation Date”).

The purpose of this evaluation is to determine if, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective such that the information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Act (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended April 28, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and implemented, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues within a company are detected. The inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple errors or mistakes. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people or by management override of the controls.

Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Information set forth in the Legal Proceedings portion of Note 8, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Uncertainty about or a slowdown in the domestic and global economies may increasingly adversely affect Brocade's operating results and financial condition.

There is ongoing uncertainty about the domestic and global economies and there may be a prolonged period of significant slowdown. Such uncertainty or slowdown may result in lower growth or a decline in the networking industry and reduced demand for information technology, including high-performance data networking solutions. Information technology spending has historically declined as federal spending decreases and general economic and market conditions have worsened. The loss or delay of orders from any of Brocade's more significant customers, such as the U.S. government or individual agencies within the U.S. government, such as the Department of Defense or certain intelligence agencies where Brocade's revenue is highly concentrated, or customers within the financial services, education, health sectors and service providers, could also cause its revenue and profitability to suffer. For example, if Brocade experiences governmental procurement delays due to the timing of approval of the federal budget or budget reductions that target specific agencies where Brocade's revenue is concentrated, Brocade's revenue and operating results could be negatively impacted. If the domestic and/or global economy undergoes a prolonged period of significant uncertainty or a significant downturn, such as the debt crisis occurring in the Eurozone economy, or if Brocade's customers believe such a period of uncertainty or a downturn will continue for a sustained period, they will likely reduce their information technology spending and future budgets. Brocade is particularly susceptible to reductions in information technology spending because the purchase of Brocade's products is often discretionary and may involve a significant commitment of capital and other resources. Future delays or reductions in information technology spending, domestically and/or internationally, could harm Brocade's business, results of operations and financial condition in a number of ways, including longer sales cycles, increased inventory provisions, increased production costs, lowered prices for products and reduced sales volumes. Similarly, as Brocade's suppliers face challenges in obtaining credit or otherwise in operating their businesses, they may become unable to continue to offer the materials Brocade uses to manufacture its products. These events have caused, and may cause further, reductions in Brocade's revenue, profitability and cash flows, increased price competition, increased operating costs and longer fulfillment cycles and exacerbate many other risks noted in this Form 10-Q, which adversely affect Brocade's business, results of operations and financial condition.

Given the current uncertainty about the extent and duration of the global financial recovery, it is increasingly difficult for Brocade, Brocade's customers and Brocade's suppliers to accurately forecast future product demand trends, which could cause Brocade to produce excess products that would increase Brocade's inventory carrying costs and could result in obsolete inventory that would reduce Brocade's profits. Alternatively, this forecasting difficulty could cause a shortage of products or materials used in Brocade's products that would result in an inability to satisfy demand for Brocade's products and a loss of market share.

A period of uncertainty or economic downturn may also significantly affect financing markets, the availability of capital and the terms and conditions of financing arrangements, including the overall cost of financing. Circumstances may arise in which Brocade needs, or desires, to raise additional capital. Such capital may not be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, which in turn could adversely affect Brocade's financial condition.

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Intense competition in the market for networking solutions could prevent Brocade from increasing or maintaining revenue, profitability and cash flows with respect to its networking solutions.

The networking market is increasingly competitive. While Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco") maintains a dominant position in the Ethernet networking market, other companies have strengthened their networking portfolios through acquisitions, including the acquisition of Force10 Networks by Dell Inc. ("Dell"), the acquisition of 3Com Corporation by Hewlett-Packard Company ("HP"), and the acquisition of Blade Network Technologies by International Business Machines Corporation ("IBM"). These acquisitions will significantly limit Brocade's ability to sell Ethernet products through these companies and may also indirectly impact the Fibre Channel business. HP, IBM and Dell are important OEM partners for Brocade in the Fibre Channel switching market, yet also are competitive with Brocade in other respects. Other competitors in the Ethernet networking market include Arista Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Avaya Inc., A10 Networks, Inc. ("A10"), Enterasys Networks, Inc., Extreme Networks, Inc., F5 Networks, Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and Juniper Networks, Inc.

Brocade also competes with Cisco and QLogic Corporation in the Fibre Channel switching market and with QLogic Corporation and Emulex Corporation in the server connectivity or HBA market. In addition, EMC Corporation, one of Brocade's top OEM customers in terms of Fibre Channel sales and a go-to-market and technology partner since 1997, has formed a separate venture with Cisco and VMware called VCE, the Virtual Computing Environment Company, that enables the new company to sell packaged "cloud computing" and data center virtualization solutions.

The above-referenced acquisitions and business partnerships demonstrate the increasingly complex nature of relationships within the networking industry, especially as the IT industry migrates to cloud computing models. This trend has led the networking industry to introduce new solutions and technology architectures to support cloud computing. Brocade calls this category “Ethernet fabrics” and has introduced a new portfolio through the Brocade VDX family of Data Center Switches and the Brocade VCS software. Brocade's competitors also recently introduced and have begun shipping new products focused on cloud computing and delivering alternative flat network solutions such as Juniper Networks, Inc. with its QFabric architecture and Cisco with its FabricPath. Other competitors in cloud solutions include Arista Networks, Avaya Inc., Alcatel-Lucent and Dell/Force10 Networks who have all recently introduced roadmaps and solutions targeted at cloud computing users.

Some of Brocade's competitors have greater market leverage, longer operating histories, greater financial, technical, sales, marketing and other resources, more name recognition and larger installed customer bases. Brocade's competitors could also adopt more aggressive pricing policies than Brocade. Brocade believes that competition based on price may become more aggressive than it has traditionally experienced. As a result of these factors, Brocade's competitors could devote more resources to develop, promote and sell their own products rather than Brocade's, and, therefore, those competitors could respond more quickly to changes in customer or market requirements. Brocade's failure to successfully compete in the market would harm Brocade's business and financial results.

The prices of Brocade's products have declined in the past and Brocade expects the prices of Brocade's products to continue to decline, which could reduce Brocade's revenues, gross margins and profitability.

The average selling price for Brocade's products has typically declined in the past and will likely continue to decline in the future as a result of competitive pricing pressure, broader macroeconomic factors, product mix, enhanced marketing programs, increased sales discounts, new product introductions by Brocade or Brocade's competitors, the entrance of new competitors and other factors. Price declines may also increase as competitors ramp up product releases that compete with Brocade's products. Furthermore, particularly as economic conditions deteriorate and drive a more cautious capital spending environment in the technology sector, Brocade and its competitors could pursue more aggressive pricing strategies in an effort to maintain or seek to increase sales levels. If Brocade is unable to offset the negative impact from the above factors on the average selling price of Brocade's products by increasing the volume of products shipped or reducing product manufacturing costs, Brocade's total revenues and gross margins will be negatively impacted.

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In addition, to maintain Brocade's gross margins, Brocade must maintain or increase the number of existing products shipped and develop and introduce new products and product enhancements with improved costs, and continue to reduce the overall manufacturing costs of Brocade's products. While Brocade has successfully reduced the cost of manufacturing Brocade's products in the past, Brocade may not be able to continue to reduce cost of production at historical rates or at all. Moreover, most of Brocade's expenses are fixed in the short-term or incurred in advance of receipt of corresponding revenue. As a result, Brocade may not be able to decrease its spending quickly enough or in sufficient amounts to offset any unexpected shortfall in revenues. If this occurs, Brocade could incur losses and Brocade's operating results and gross margins could be below expectations. Additionally, Brocade's gross margins may be negatively affected by fluctuations in manufacturing volumes, component costs, foreign currency exchange rates, the mix of product configurations sold and the mix of distribution channels through which its products are sold. In addition, if product or related warranty costs associated with Brocade's products are greater than previously experienced, Brocade's gross margins may also be adversely affected. Brocade has also announced its plans to increase gross margins for its Ethernet products by a combination of initiatives, including new product introductions with improved gross margins, normalized pricing, inventory management and increased product volumes. If Brocade is not able to successfully execute on one or more of these on-going initiatives, gross margin improvements may not be realized.

Brocade's failure to successfully grow a channel and direct sales model or any other significant failure to execute on Brocade's overall sales strategy could significantly reduce Brocade's revenues and negatively affect Brocade's financial results.

Brocade offers its Ethernet products through a multipath distribution strategy, including through resellers, distributors, and the Brocade direct sales force, and through OEMs that have historically offered Brocade SAN products. However, Brocade's efforts to increase sales through both these new and expanded channels may not generate much, if any, incremental Ethernet revenue opportunities for Brocade. This is further compounded by the fact that several major OEMs, including Dell, IBM and HP, have acquired companies who offer Ethernet products competitive to Brocade's offerings. A loss of or significant reduction in revenue through one of Brocade's paths to market would impact Brocade's financial results.

Additionally, Brocade has focused substantial resources to emphasize the Ethernet networking market and grow revenues through a multi-tier channel strategy. This focus towards the Ethernet networking market may negatively impact Brocade's other businesses such as its Data Storage networking products because management's attention and limited resources such as employees may be reallocated away from Brocade's Data Storage products and towards Ethernet products. Brocade must continually anticipate and respond to the needs of its distribution partners and their customers, and ensure that its products integrate with their solutions. Brocade's failure to successfully manage and grow its distribution relationships or the failure of its distribution partners to sell Brocade's products could reduce Brocade's revenues significantly. In addition, Brocade's ability to respond to the needs of its distribution partners in the future may depend on third parties producing complementary products and applications for Brocade's products. There can be no assurance that Brocade will be successful in expanding its go-to-market objectives. If Brocade fails to respond successfully to the needs of these distribution partners, its business and financial results could be harmed.

A limited number of major OEM customers comprise a significant portion of Brocade's revenues and the loss of any of these major OEM customers could significantly reduce Brocade's revenues and negatively affect Brocade's financial results.

Brocade's SAN business depends on recurring purchases from a limited number of large OEM partners for a substantial portion of its revenues. As a result, these large OEM partners have a significant influence on Brocade's quarterly and annual financial results. For fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, the same three customers each represented 10% or more of Brocade's total net revenues. Brocade's agreements with its OEM partners are typically cancelable, non-exclusive, have no minimum purchase requirements and have no specific timing requirements for purchases. Brocade's OEM partners could also elect to eliminate, reduce, or rebalance the amount they purchase from Brocade and/or increase the amount purchased from Brocade's competitors or introduce their own technology. Changes to SAN inventory levels paid for and held by our OEMs at one or multiple partners can impact Brocade's revenue and earnings results and may mask underlying changes in end-user demand.

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Also, one or more of Brocade's OEM partners could elect to consolidate or enter into a strategic partnership with one of Brocade's competitors, which could reduce or eliminate Brocade's future revenue opportunities with that OEM partner. Brocade anticipates that a significant portion of its revenues and operating results from its SAN business will continue to depend on sales to a relatively small number of OEM partners. The loss of any one significant OEM partner, or a decrease in the level of sales to any one significant OEM partner, or unsuccessful quarterly negotiation on key terms, conditions or timing of purchase orders placed during a quarter, would likely cause serious harm to Brocade's business and financial results.

Brocade's OEM partners evaluate and qualify Brocade's SAN products for a limited time period before they begin to market and sell them. Assisting Brocade's OEM partners through the evaluation process requires significant sales, marketing and engineering management efforts on Brocade's part, particularly if Brocade's SAN products are being qualified with multiple distribution partners at the same time. In addition, once Brocade's SAN products have been qualified, its customer agreements have no minimum purchase commitments. Brocade may not be able to effectively maintain or expand its distribution channels, manage distribution relationships successfully, or market its products through distribution partners.

Brocade's future revenue growth depends on its ability to introduce new products and services on a timely basis and achieve market acceptance of these new products and services.

Developing new offerings requires significant upfront investments that may not result in revenue for an extended period of time, if at all. Brocade must achieve widespread market acceptance of Brocade's new product and service offerings on a timely basis in order to realize the benefits of Brocade's investments. The market for networking solutions, however, is characterized by rapidly changing technology, accelerating product introduction cycles, changes in customer requirements and evolving industry standards. Brocade's future success depends largely upon its ability to address the rapidly changing needs of its customers by developing and supplying high-quality, cost-effective products, product enhancements and services on a timely basis and by keeping pace with technological developments and emerging industry standards. This risk will likely become more pronounced if the networking market become more competitive and if demand for new and improved technologies increases.

Examples of such technological developments include adoption of network attached storage and internet small computer system interface in storage networks, which may displace existing products in customer IT implementations and may erode the total addressable market for Fibre Channel products. Brocade recently introduced a number of Fibre Channel switching products that support the new 16 gigabits per second technology standards. The transition to this new Fibre Channel technology may be negatively impacted if customers accelerate their adoption of alternative storage networking technologies.

Brocade is also an early developer of, and the vendor who was first-to-market for, Ethernet fabrics based on the Brocade VDX 6720 and Brocade VCS software, which were built to provide the features necessary to support server virtualization and cloud based architectures. The success of Ethernet fabrics will depend on customers recognizing the benefits of upgrading their data center local area networks to fabric-based architectures. Although Brocade plans to continue to invest in this area with new and enhanced Ethernet fabric solutions, Brocade's future success would be negatively impacted if this technological transition does not occur at the anticipated rate or at all.

Other factors that may affect Brocade's successful introduction of new product and service offerings include Brocade's ability to:

• Properly determine the market for and define new products and services, which can be particularly challenging for initial product offerings in new markets;

• Differentiate Brocade's new products and services from its competitors' technology and product offerings;

• Address the complexities of interoperability of Brocade's products with its installed base, OEM partners' server and storage products and its competitors' products;

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• Meet or exceed customer requirements for product features, cost-effectiveness, and scalability; and

• Maintain high levels of product quality and reliability.

Various factors impacting market acceptance are outside of Brocade's control, including the following:

• The availability and price of competing products and alternative technologies;

• The cost of certain product subcomponents, which could cause Brocade to modify prices to maintain adequate gross margins;

• Product qualification requirements by Brocade's OEM partners, which can cause delays in the market acceptance;

• The timing of the adoption of new industry standards relative to Brocade's development of new technologies and products;

• The ability of its OEM partners to successfully distribute, support and provide training for its products; and

• Customer acceptance of Brocade's products, including its Fibre Channel products, Ethernet products and in particular its Ethernet fabric solutions.

If Brocade is not able to successfully develop and market new and enhanced products and services on a timely basis, its business and results of operations will likely be harmed.

As Brocade introduces new or enhanced products, Brocade must also successfully manage the transition from older products to minimize disruption in customers' ordering patterns, avoid excessive levels of older product inventories and provide sufficient supplies of new products to meet customer demands. When Brocade introduces new or enhanced products, Brocade faces numerous risks relating to product transitions, including the inability to accurately forecast demand, manage excess and obsolete inventories, address new or higher product cost structures, and manage different sales and support requirements due to the type or complexity of the new products. In addition, any customer uncertainty regarding the timeline for rolling out new products or Brocade's plans for future support of existing products may negatively impact customer purchase decisions.

If Brocade loses key talent or is unable to hire additional qualified talent, Brocade's business may be harmed.

Brocade's success depends, to a significant degree, upon the continued contributions of key management, engineering, sales and other talent, many of whom would be difficult to replace. Brocade believes its future success depends, in large part, upon Brocade's ability to effectively attract highly skilled sales talent in addition to managerial, engineering and other talent, and on the ability of management to operate effectively, both individually and as a group, in geographically diverse locations. There is limited qualified talent in each applicable market and competition for such talent has become much more aggressive. Other companies in Brocade's industry and geographic regions are recruiting from the same limited talent pool which creates further compression on the availability of qualified talent. In particular, Brocade operates in various locations with highly competitive labor markets including Bangalore, India and San Jose, California. Brocade may experience difficulty in hiring qualified talent with skills in areas such as sales, application-specific integrated circuits (“ASICs”), software, system and test, product management, marketing, service, customer support and key management.

In addition, future declines in Brocade's stock price would reduce the value of equity awards granted to its employees. If such a decline in Brocade's stock price were to occur, Brocade's ability to incentivize, retain or attract qualified talent could be negatively impacted. Additionally, such declines in stock price may result in additional “underwater” stock options held by certain employees. Brocade's ability to retain qualified talent may also be affected by future acquisitions, which may cause uncertainty and loss of key talent.

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The loss of the services of any of Brocade's key employees, the inability to attract or retain qualified talent in the future, or delays in hiring required talent, particularly sales and engineering talent, could delay the development and introduction of Brocade's products or services, and negatively affect Brocade's ability to sell its products or services.

In addition, companies in the computer storage, networking and server industries whose employees accept positions with competitors may claim that their competitors have engaged in unfair hiring practices or that there will be inappropriate disclosure of confidential or proprietary information. Brocade may be subject to such claims in the future as Brocade seeks to hire additional qualified talent. Such claims could result in litigation. As a result, Brocade could incur substantial costs in defending against these claims, regardless of their merits, and be subject to additional restrictions if any such litigation is resolved against Brocade.

Brocade has a substantial amount of acquired intangible assets, goodwill and deferred tax assets on its balance sheet, and Brocade could be required to record impairment charges for these assets; any impairment of the carrying value of those assets could adversely affect Brocade's business and financial results.

Brocade has a substantial amount of acquired intangible assets, goodwill and deferred tax assets on its balance sheet. The goodwill and acquired intangibles relate to Brocade's prior strategic acquisitions. In response to changes in industry and market conditions, Brocade may elect to realign its resources strategically and consider restructuring, selling, disposing of, or otherwise exiting businesses. Any decision to limit investment in, sell, dispose of or otherwise exit businesses may result in the recording of special charges, such as inventory and technology-related write-offs, goodwill impairment charges, intangible asset write-offs, workforce reduction costs, charges relating to consolidation of excess facilities, or claims from third parties who were resellers or users of discontinued products.

As a result of Brocade's acquisition of Foundry in December 2008, Brocade reorganized into four operating segments, of which two are individually reportable segments: Data Storage Products and Global Services; and the two other operating segments, Ethernet Switching & IP Routing and ADP, combine to form a third reportable segment: Ethernet Products. Brocade's determination of fair value of long-lived assets relies on management's assumptions of future revenues, operating costs, and other relevant factors. If management's estimates of future operating results change or if there are changes to other assumptions, such as the discount rate applied to future cash flows, the estimate of the fair value of Brocade's reporting units could change significantly, which could result in goodwill impairment charges. Brocade's estimates with respect to the useful life or ultimate recoverability of Brocade's carrying basis of assets, including purchased intangible assets, could change as a result of such assessments and decisions. Brocade is required to perform goodwill impairment tests on an annual basis and between annual tests in certain circumstances, and future goodwill impairment tests may result in a charge to earnings. Brocade conducted its annual goodwill impairment test during the second fiscal quarter of 2012, and determined that no impairment needed to be recorded (see Note 3, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and sensitivity analysis performed in Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations). If future goodwill impairment tests result in a charge to earnings, Brocade's financial results would be adversely affected.

Brocade has determined that more-likely-than-not it will realize its deferred tax assets based on positive evidence of its historical operations and projections of future income. Accordingly, the Company only applies a valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets relating to capital loss carryforwards. In the event future income by jurisdiction is less than what is currently projected, Brocade may be required to apply a valuation allowance to these deferred tax assets in jurisdictions where realization of such assets are no longer more-likely-than-not (see discussion in Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and also Note 15, “Income Taxes,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of the Form 10-K).

Brocade's estimates relating to the liabilities for excess facilities are also affected by changes in real estate market conditions. In addition, Brocade has made investments in certain private companies which could become impaired if the operating results of those companies change adversely.

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The failure to accurately forecast demand for Brocade's products or the failure to successfully manage the production of Brocade's products could negatively affect Brocade's product cost or Brocade's ability to manufacture and sell Brocade's products.

Brocade provides product forecasts to its contract manufacturers and places purchase orders with them in advance of the scheduled delivery of products to Brocade's customers. In preparing sales and demand forecasts, Brocade relies largely on input from its sales force, partners, resellers and end-user customers. Therefore, if Brocade or its partners are unable to accurately forecast demand, or if Brocade fails to effectively communicate with its distribution partners about end-user demand or other time-sensitive information, the sales and demand forecasts may not reflect the most accurate, up-to-date information. If these forecasts are inaccurate, Brocade may be unable to obtain adequate manufacturing capacity from its contract manufacturers to meet customers' delivery requirements or Brocade may accumulate excess inventories. Furthermore, Brocade may not be able to identify forecast discrepancies until late in its fiscal quarter. Consequently, Brocade may not be able to make timely adjustments to its business model. If Brocade is unable to obtain adequate manufacturing capacity from its contract manufacturers, or if Brocade is unable to make necessary adjustments to Brocade's business model to offset forecast discrepancies, revenue may be delayed or even lost to Brocade's competitors and Brocade's business and financial results may be harmed. If excess inventories accumulate, Brocade's gross margins may be negatively impacted by write-downs for excess and/or obsolete inventory. In addition, Brocade may experience higher fixed costs as it expands its contract manufacturer capabilities, which could negatively affect Brocade's ability to react quickly if demand suddenly decreases.

Brocade's ability to accurately forecast demand also may become increasingly more difficult as Brocade introduces new or enhanced products, begins phasing out certain products, or acquires other companies or businesses. Forecasting demand for products that are nearing end of life or are being replaced by new versions, and decreasing production on these older products, while at the same time ramping up production on the new products, may be difficult. Brocade may be unable to obtain adequate supply of new product components and/or manufacturing capacity from its contract manufacturers to meet customers' delivery requirements and such a situation may negatively impact revenues. Brocade may also accumulate excess inventories that may negatively impact gross margins due to write-downs for excess and/or obsolete inventory.

In addition, although the purchase orders placed with Brocade's contract manufacturers are cancelable in certain circumstances, if Brocade cancels any of its contract manufacturer ("CM") purchase orders, Brocade could be required to purchase certain unused material of the CM if that material is not returnable, usable by, or sold to other customers. This purchase commitment exposure is particularly high in periods of new product introductions and product transitions. If Brocade is required to purchase unused material from Brocade's contract manufacturers, Brocade could incur unanticipated expenses, including write-downs for excess and/or obsolete inventory, and Brocade's business and financial results could be negatively affected. In the past, Brocade has experienced delays in shipments of its Ethernet products from its contract manufacturers and OEMs, which in turn delayed product shipments to its customers. Brocade may in the future experience similar delays or other problems, such as insufficient quantity of product, acquisition by a competitor or loss of business from one or more of its OEMs, any of which could harm Brocade's business and operating results.

Brocade's revenues and operating results and financial position may fluctuate in future periods due to a number of factors, which make predicting results of operations difficult and could adversely affect the trading price of Brocade's stock.

Information technology spending is subject to cyclical and uneven fluctuations. It can be difficult to predict the degree to which the seasonality and uneven sales patterns of Brocade's OEM partners or other customers will affect Brocade's business in the future, particularly as Brocade releases new products. While Brocade's first and fourth fiscal quarters have typically been seasonally stronger quarters than its second and third fiscal quarters, particularly for storage networking products, future buying patterns may differ from historical seasonality. In addition, the United States federal budget for government IT spending can be subject to delay, reductions and uncertainty from time to time due to political and legislative volatility, which can cause Brocade's financial results to fluctuate unevenly and unpredictably.

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Uneven sales patterns are not only difficult to predict, but also can result in irregular shipment patterns that can cause shortages or underutilized capacity, increase costs due to higher inventory levels, and otherwise adversely impact inventory planning. For example, Brocade's Ethernet networking business has experienced significantly higher levels of sales towards the end of a period. Orders received towards the end of the period may not ship within the period due to Brocade's manufacturing lead times. This exposes Brocade to additional inventory risk because Brocade must order products in anticipation of expected future orders and additional sales risk if Brocade is unable to fulfill unanticipated demand.

Brocade's quarterly and annual revenues and operating results and financial position may vary significantly in the future due to the factors noted above as well as other factors, including but not limited to, the following:

• Receipt of a high number of customer orders towards the end of a fiscal quarter will increase reported receivables outstanding as a fraction of reported sales and result in higher days sales outstanding;

• Disruptions, or a continued decline, in general economic conditions, particularly in the information technology industry and U.S. federal government budget cycles, especially those governmental departments such as the Department of Defense and certain intelligence agencies that are likely to be negatively impacted by budget reductions and where Brocade's revenue is highly concentrated;

• Announcements and/or rumors of pending or completed acquisitions or other strategic transactions by Brocade, its competitors or its partners;

• Announcements, introductions and transitions of new products by Brocade, its competitors or its partners;

• The timing of customer orders, product qualifications and product introductions of Brocade's partners;

• Long and complex sales cycles;

• Internal supply and inventory management objectives of Brocade's OEM partners and other customers;

• Brocade's ability to timely produce products that comply with new environmental restrictions or related requirements of its customers;

• Brocade's ability to obtain sufficient supplies of sole- or limited-sourced components, including ASICs, microprocessors, certain connectors, certain logic chips and programmable logic devices;

• Availability of supply or increases in prices of components used in the manufacture of Brocade's products;

• Variations in the mix of Brocade's products sold and the mix of distribution channels and geographies through which they are sold;

• Pending or threatened litigation, including any settlements or judgments related to such litigation;

• Stock-based compensation expense that is affected by Brocade's stock price;

• Examinations by government tax authorities that may have unfavorable outcomes and subject Brocade to additional tax liabilities;

• New legislation and regulatory developments, including increases to tax rates or changes to treatment of an income or expense item; and

• Other risk factors detailed in this section.

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Accordingly, Brocade's quarterly and annual revenues and operating results may vary significantly in the future. The results of any prior periods should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. Brocade cannot assure you that in some future quarter Brocade's revenues or operating results will not be below Brocade's projections or the expectations of stock market analysts or investors, which could cause Brocade's stock price to decline.

Brocade has extensive international operations, which subjects it to additional business risks.

A significant portion of Brocade's sales occur in international jurisdictions. In addition, Brocade's contract manufacturers have significant operations in China. Brocade plans to continue to expand its international operations and sales activities. Brocade's international sales of its Ethernet networking products have primarily depended on a variety of its resellers, including Tech Data Corporation and Avnet Inc. in Europe and Net One Systems in Japan. The failure by international resellers to sell Brocade's products could limit its ability to sustain and grow revenue. Maintenance or expansion of international sales or international operations involves inherent risks that Brocade may not be able to control, including:

• Exposure to economic instability or fluctuations in international markets that could cause reductions in customer and public sector IT spending;

• Exposure to inflationary risks in China and the continuing sovereign debt risk in Europe;

• Reduced or limited protection of intellectual property rights, particularly in jurisdictions that have less developed intellectual property regimes such as China and India;

• Managing research and development teams in geographically diverse locations, including teams divided between the United States and India;

• Significant wage inflation in certain growing economies such as India;

• Increased exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, including the appreciation of foreign currencies such as the Chinese yuan or European Union's euro;

• Communicating effectively across multiple geographies, cultures and languages;

• Recruiting sales and technical support personnel with the skills to design, manufacture, sell and support Brocade's products in international markets;

• Complying with governmental regulation of encryption technology and regulation of imports and exports, including obtaining required import or export approval for its products;

• Increased complexity and costs of managing international operations;

• Commercial laws and business practices that favor local competition;

• Multiple, potentially conflicting, and changing governmental laws, regulations and practices, including differing export, import, tax, labor, anti-bribery and employment laws;

• Longer sales cycles and manufacturing lead times;

• Increased complexity and cost of providing customer support and maintenance for international customers;

• Difficulties in collecting accounts receivable; and

• Increased complexity of logistics and distribution arrangements.

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Failure to manage expansion effectively could seriously harm Brocade's business, financial condition and prospects. In addition, international political instability may halt or hinder Brocade's ability to do business and may increase Brocade's costs. Various events, including the occurrence or threat of terrorist attacks, increased national security measures in the United States and other countries, and military action and armed conflicts, may suddenly increase international tensions. Such events may have an adverse effect on the world economy and could adversely affect Brocade's business operations or the operations of Brocade's OEM partners, end-user customers and channels, contract manufacturers and suppliers.

To date, no material amount of Brocade's international revenues and cost of revenues have been denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies could make Brocade's products more expensive and, thus, not competitively priced in foreign markets. Additionally, a decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies could increase Brocade's product and operating costs in foreign locations (e.g., appreciation of the European Union's euro, Chinese yuan and Indian rupee). In the future, a larger portion of Brocade's international revenues may be denominated in foreign currencies, which will subject Brocade to additional risks associated with fluctuations in those foreign currencies. In addition, Brocade may be unable to successfully hedge against any such fluctuations.

Brocade is subject to, and may in the future be subject to other, intellectual property infringement claims and litigation that are costly to defend and/or settle, and that could result in significant damage and cost awards against Brocade and limit Brocade's ability to use certain technologies in the future.

Brocade competes in markets that are frequently subject to claims and related litigation regarding patent and other intellectual property rights. From time to time, third parties have asserted patent, copyright, trade secret, and/or other intellectual property related claims against Brocade and/or employees of Brocade. These claims may be, and have been in the past, made against Brocade's products and services, subcomponents of its products, methods performed by its products, or a combination of products, including third party products, methods used in its operations or uses of its products by its customers, or may concern Brocade's hiring of a former employee of the third party claimant. Brocade and companies acquired by Brocade, such as Foundry, have in the past incurred, are currently incurring, and will in the future incur, substantial expenses to defend against such third-party claims. For instance, Brocade currently is defending patent-related lawsuits, including lawsuits filed by A10, Enterasys Networks, Inc. and Chrimar Systems, Inc. Brocade's suppliers and customers also may be subject to third party intellectual property claims, which could negatively impact their ability to supply Brocade or their willingness to purchase from Brocade, respectively. In addition, Brocade may be subject to claims and indemnification obligations with respect to third-party intellectual property rights pursuant to Brocade agreements with suppliers, OEM and channel partners, or customers. The third party asserters of such intellectual property claims may be unreasonable in their demands, or may simply refuse to settle, which could lead to expensive settlement payments, prolonged periods of litigation expenses, additional burden on employees or other resources, distraction from Brocade's business initiatives and operations, component supply stoppages and lost sales. In the event of an adverse determination, Brocade could incur substantial monetary liability and be prohibited from utilizing certain intellectual property or technology, hiring certain people, selling, shipping, importing or servicing certain products or incorporating necessary components into Brocade's products. Suppliers of components or OEM systems to Brocade may be unwilling to, or not be able to, defend or indemnify Brocade against third party assertions directed at, or based in part on, the components or systems they supply to Brocade, and may be unwilling to take licenses that would assure Brocade's supply of such components or OEM systems. Suppliers subject to third party intellectual property claims also may choose to, or be forced by litigation to, discontinue or alter components or services supplied to Brocade, with little or no advance notice to Brocade. Customers may perceive such third-party intellectual property claims as risks, and may, as a result, be less willing to do business with Brocade. Such third party claims or litigation could also negatively impact Brocade's recruiting efforts or ability to retain its employees. Any of the above scenarios could have a material adverse effect on Brocade's financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and future business prospects.

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Brocade's intellectual property rights may be infringed or misappropriated by others, and Brocade may not be able to protect or enforce its intellectual property rights.

Brocade's intellectual property rights may be infringed or misappropriated by others. In some cases, such infringement or misappropriation may be undetectable, or enforcement of Brocade's rights may be impractical. From time to time, Brocade sends notice to third parties to assert its intellectual property rights and to request that those third parties take steps to address Brocade's concerns. In addition, Brocade has filed, and may in the future file, lawsuits against third parties in an effort to enforce its intellectual property rights. For instance, in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010, Brocade filed a patent infringement, copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition lawsuit against A10 and certain individuals. Intellectual property litigation is expensive and unpredictable. There can be no assurance that Brocade will prevail in such assertions or enforcement efforts, either on the merits, or with respect to particular relief sought, such as damages or an injunction. Further, the opposing party may attempt to prove that the asserted intellectual property rights are invalid or unenforceable, and, if successful, may seek recompense for its attorney fees and costs. Further, the opposing party may counterclaim against Brocade, for example, for infringement of its own patents or other intellectual property rights, or may assert other tort or contract claims, which could lead to further expense and potential exposure for Brocade.

Brocade relies on a combination of patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, and measures such as physical and operational security and contractual restrictions, to protect its intellectual property rights in its proprietary technologies, but none of these methods of protection may be entirely appropriate to address the particular risk, or reliable, due to, for instance, employee hiring and turnover, geographic dispersion of employees, technology disclosures with suppliers, customers, and partners, unpredictable events, misappropriation or negligence, operations in various countries that do not have well-established or reliable enforcement institutions or customs, or other aspects of doing business on the scale of Brocade's operations. The measures Brocade has taken to protect its intellectual property rights in its proprietary technologies may prove inadequate, which could result in a loss of intellectual property rights. Brocade attempts to identify its technological developments for assessment of whether to file patent applications, but there can be no assurance that all patentable technological developments will be captured in patent applications. Further, although Brocade has patent applications pending, there can be no assurance that patents will be issued from pending applications, or that claims allowed on any future patents will be sufficiently broad to protect its technology. Further, physical and operational security can be adversely affected, and associated policies and training rendered ineffective, by employee attitudes, carelessness or disregard for policies, malfeasors or changes in technology, such as the now-near-ubiquitous availability of portable memory devices. In addition, due to less developed intellectual property regimes in certain jurisdictions, Brocade may not be able to protect fully its intellectual property as Brocade expands its operations globally.

Brocade relies on licenses from third parties and the loss or inability to obtain any such license could harm its business.

Many of Brocade's products are designed to include software or other intellectual property licensed from third parties. While it may be necessary in the future to seek or renew licenses relating to various aspects of its products, Brocade believes that, based upon past experience and standard industry practice, such licenses generally can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. Nonetheless, there can be no assurance that the necessary licenses will be available on acceptable terms, if at all. Brocade's inability to obtain certain licenses or other rights on favorable terms could have an adverse effect on Brocade's business, operating results and financial condition, including its ability to continue to distribute or support affected products. In addition, if Brocade has failed or in the future fails to carefully manage the use of “open source” software in Brocade's products, or if companies acquired by Brocade, such as Foundry or McDATA, failed in such regard, Brocade may be required to license key portions of Brocade's products on a royalty-free basis or expose key parts of source code, or to commence costly product redesigns, which could result in a loss of intellectual property rights, product performance degradation or delay in shipping products to customers.

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Brocade is dependent on sole source and limited source suppliers for certain key components, the loss of which may significantly impact results of operations.

Although Brocade uses standard parts and components for its products where possible, Brocade's contract manufacturers currently purchase, on Brocade's behalf, several key components used in the manufacture of its products from single or limited supplier sources. Brocade's single source components include, but are not limited to, its ASICs, and Brocade's principal limited source components include memory, certain oscillators, microprocessors, certain connectors, certain logic chips, power supplies, programmable logic devices, printed circuit boards, certain optical components, packet processors and switching fabrics. Brocade generally acquires these components through purchase orders and has no long-term commitments regarding supply or pricing with such suppliers. If Brocade is unable to obtain these and other components when required, or if Brocade experiences component defects, Brocade may not be able to deliver Brocade's products to Brocade's customers in a timely manner and may be required to repair or retro-fit products previously delivered to customers at significant expense to Brocade. In addition, a challenging economic or industry environment could cause some of these sole source or limited source suppliers to delay or halt production or to go out of business or be acquired by third parties, which could result in a disruption in Brocade's supply chain. Brocade's supply chain could also be disrupted in a variety of other circumstances that may impact its suppliers and partners, including adverse results from intellectual property litigation or natural disasters. As a result, Brocade's business and financial results could be harmed.

In addition, the loss of any of Brocade's major third-party contract manufacturers, or portions of their capacity, could significantly impact Brocade's ability to produce its products for an indefinite period of time. Qualifying a new contract manufacturer and commencing volume production is typically a lengthy and expensive process. If Brocade is required to change any of its contract manufacturers or if any of its contract manufacturers experience delays, disruptions, capacity constraints, component parts shortages or quality control problems in its manufacturing operations, shipment of Brocade's products to Brocade's customers could be delayed and result in loss of revenues and Brocade's competitive position and relationship with customers could be harmed.

Undetected software or hardware errors could increase Brocade's costs, reduce Brocade's revenues and delay market acceptance of Brocade's products.

Networking products frequently contain undetected software or hardware errors, or bugs, when first introduced or as new versions are released. Brocade's products are becoming increasingly complex and particularly, as Brocade continues to expand its product portfolio to include software-centric products, including software licensed from third parties, errors may be found from time to time in Brocade's products. In addition, through its acquisitions, Brocade has assumed, and may in the future assume, products previously developed by an acquired company that have not been through the same level of product development, testing and quality control processes used by Brocade, and may have known or undetected errors. Some types of errors also may not be detected until the product is installed in a heavy production or user environment. In addition, Brocade's products are often combined with other products, including software, from other vendors, and these products often need to interface with existing networks, each of which have different specifications and utilize multiple protocol standards and products from other vendors. As a result, when problems occur, it may be difficult to identify the source of the problem. These problems may cause Brocade to incur significant warranty and repair costs, may divert the attention of engineering personnel from product development efforts, and may cause significant customer relations problems such as reputational problems with customers. Moreover, the occurrence of hardware and software errors, whether caused by another vendor's storage, data management or Ethernet products or Brocade's, could delay market acceptance of Brocade's new products.

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Brocade may not realize the anticipated benefits of past or future acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments, and integration of acquired companies or technologies or divestiture of businesses may negatively impact Brocade's overall business.

Brocade has in the past acquired, or made strategic investments in, other companies, products or technologies, for example, the acquisition of Foundry in December 2008, and Brocade expects to make additional acquisitions and strategic investments in the future. Brocade may not realize the anticipated benefits of any of its acquisitions or strategic investments, which involve numerous risks, including:

• Difficulties in successfully integrating the acquired businesses and realizing any expected synergies;

• Inability to effectively coordinate sales and marketing efforts to communicate the capabilities of the combined company;

• Customer uncertainty that may cause delays or cancellations of customer purchases, as well as revenue attrition in excess of anticipated levels if existing customers alter or reduce their historical buying patterns;

• Unanticipated costs, litigation and other contingent liabilities;

• Diversion of management's attention from Brocade's daily operations and business;

• Adverse effects on existing business relationships with suppliers and customers;

• Risks associated with entering into markets in which Brocade has limited or no prior experience, including potentially less visibility into demand;

• Inability to attract and retain key employees;

• Inability to retain key customers, distributors, vendors and other business partners of the acquired business;

• Inability to successfully develop new products and services on a timely basis that address the market opportunities of the combined company;

• Inability to compete effectively against companies already serving the broader market opportunities expected to be available to the combined company;

• Inability to qualify the combined company's products with OEM partners on a timely basis, or at all;

• Inability to successfully integrate and harmonize financial reporting and information technology systems;

• Failure to successfully manage additional remote locations, including the additional infrastructure and resources necessary to support and integrate such locations;

• Assumption or incurrence of debt and contingent liabilities and related obligations to service such liabilities and Brocade's ability to satisfy financial and other negative operating covenants;

• Additional costs such as increased costs of manufacturing and service costs, costs associated with excess or obsolete inventory, costs of employee redeployment, relocation and retention, including salary increases or bonuses, accelerated amortization of deferred equity compensation and severance payments, reorganization or closure of facilities, taxes, advisor and professional fees, and termination of contracts that provide redundant or conflicting services;

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• Incurrence of significant exit charges if products acquired in business combinations are unsuccessful;

• Incurrence of significant charges if Brocade divests, disposes of or otherwise exits all or part of a business;

• Incurrence of acquisition and integration related costs, accounting charges, or amortization costs for acquired intangible assets, that could negatively impact Brocade's operating results and financial condition; and

• Potential write-down of goodwill, acquired intangible assets and/or deferred tax assets, which are subject to impairment testing on an annual basis, and could significantly impact Brocade's operating results.

Brocade may divest certain businesses from time to time. Such divestitures will likely involve risks, such as difficulty splitting up businesses, distracting employees, potential loss of revenue and negatively impacting margins, and potentially disrupting customer relationships.

If Brocade is not able to successfully integrate or divest businesses, products, technologies or personnel that Brocade acquires or divests, or to realize expected benefits of Brocade's acquisitions, divestitures or strategic investments, Brocade's business and financial results would be adversely affected.

Brocade's business is subject to increasingly complex corporate governance, public disclosure, accounting and tax requirements, and environmental regulations that could adversely affect Brocade's business and financial results.

Brocade is subject to changing rules and regulations of federal and state government as well as the stock exchange on which Brocade's common stock is listed. These entities, including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the SEC, the IRS and NASDAQ, have issued a significant number of new and increasingly complex requirements and regulations over the course of the last several years and continue to develop additional regulations and requirements in response to laws enacted by Congress. In addition, the Department of Treasury, the SEC and various Congressional representatives have recently proposed additional rules and regulations that may go into effect in the near future. On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Protection Act was enacted. The Act included significant corporate governance and executive compensation-related provisions and also required the SEC to adopt additional rules and regulations in areas such as “say on pay” and proxy access. Brocade is also subject to various rules and regulations of certain foreign jurisdictions, including applicable tax regulations. Brocade's efforts to comply with these requirements have resulted in, and are likely to continue to result in, an increase in expenses and a diversion of management's time from other business activities. Similarly, any change in the tax law in the jurisdictions in which Brocade does business, including an increase in tax rates or an adverse change in the treatment of an item of income or expense, could result in a material increase in Brocade's tax expense. For example, the federal credit for research and experimentation expired on December 31, 2011, resulting in an increase to Brocade's overall tax rate. In addition, in the 2012 and 2013 budget proposals, the President of the United States and the U.S. Treasury Department have proposed changing certain of the U.S. tax rules for U.S. corporations doing business outside the United States. With increasing discussions around overall U.S. tax reform, and other legislation that have not yet been proposed or enacted, these or other changes in the federal or state tax laws could increase Brocade's U.S. income tax liability in the future.

Brocade is subject to periodic audits or other reviews by such governmental agencies. For example, in the second quarter of fiscal 2012, Brocade accepted a notice of proposed adjustment issued by the IRS to settle its federal research and experimentation tax credit for fiscal years 2009 and 2010. However, Brocade is still under examination by the IRS for fiscal years 2007 through 2010 and in several state and foreign tax jurisdictions for various years. All of these examination cycles remain open as of April 28, 2012. To the extent federal and state carryforwards from closed tax years are used in the future, the tax authorities have the right to audit the carryforward amounts. These examinations frequently require management's time and diversion of internal resources and, in the event of an unfavorable outcome, may result in additional liabilities or adjustments to Brocade's historical financial results.

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The IRS has contested Brocade's transfer pricing for the cost sharing and buy-in arrangements with its foreign subsidiaries. Brocade appealed the Revenue Agent's Report to the Appeals Office of the IRS for the fiscal years 2007 and 2008. The IRS may make similar claims against Brocade's transfer pricing arrangements for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 and in future examinations. Audits by the IRS are subject to inherent uncertainties and an unfavorable outcome could occur, such as fines or penalties. The occurrence of an unfavorable outcome in any specific period could have a material adverse effect on Brocade's results of operations for that period or future periods. The expense of defending and resolving such an audit may be significant. The amount of time to resolve an audit is unpredictable and defending Brocade may divert management's attention from Brocade's day-to-day business operations, which could adversely affect its business.

Brocade is subject to various environmental and other regulations governing product safety, materials usage, packaging and other environmental impacts in the various countries where Brocade's products are sold. For example, many of Brocade's products are subject to laws and regulations that restrict the use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, cadmium and other substances, and require producers of electrical and electronic equipment to assume responsibility for collecting, treating, recycling and disposing of Brocade's products when they have reached the end of their useful life. For example, in Europe, substance restrictions apply to products sold, and certain of Brocade's partners require compliance with these or more stringent requirements. In addition, recycling, labeling, financing and related requirements apply to products Brocade sells in Europe. China has also enacted similar legislation with similar requirements for Brocade's products or its partners. Despite Brocade's efforts to ensure that its products comply with new and emerging requirements, Brocade cannot provide absolute assurance that its products will, in all cases, comply with such requirements. If Brocade's products do not comply with the substance restrictions under local environmental laws, Brocade could become subject to fines, civil or criminal sanctions and contract damage claims. In addition, Brocade could be prohibited from shipping non-compliant products into one or more jurisdictions and required to recall and replace any non-compliant products already shipped, which would disrupt its ability to ship products and result in reduced revenue, increased obsolete or excess inventories, and harm to Brocade's business and customer relationships. Brocade's suppliers may also fail to provide it with compliant materials, parts and components despite Brocade's requirement to do so, which could impact Brocade's ability to timely produce compliant products and, accordingly, could disrupt its business.

Business interruptions could adversely affect Brocade's business.

Brocade's operations and the operations of its suppliers, contract manufacturers and customers are vulnerable to interruptions by fire, earthquake, tsunami, nuclear reactor leak, hurricane, power loss, telecommunications failure and other events beyond Brocade's control. For example, a substantial portion of Brocade's facilities, including its corporate headquarters, is located near major earthquake faults. Brocade does not have multiple site capacity for all of its services in the event of any such occurrence. In the event of a major earthquake, Brocade could experience business interruption, destruction of facilities and loss of life. Brocade carries a limited amount of earthquake insurance, which may not be sufficient to cover earthquake-related losses, and has not set aside funds or reserves to cover other potential earthquake-related losses. Additionally, major public health issues such as an outbreak of a pandemic or epidemic may interrupt business operations in those geographic regions affected by that particular health issue. In addition, one of Brocade's contract manufacturers has a major facility located in an area that is subject to hurricanes. In the event that a material business interruption occurs that affects Brocade, its suppliers, contract manufacturers or customers, shipments could be delayed and Brocade's business and financial results could be harmed. Despite Brocade's implementation of network security measures, its servers may be vulnerable to computer viruses, break-ins, and similar disruptions from unauthorized tampering with its computer systems. Brocade may not carry sufficient insurance to compensate for losses that may occur as a result of any of these events.

Brocade is exposed to various risks related to legal proceedings or claims that could adversely affect its operating results.

Brocade is a party to lawsuits in the normal course of its business. Litigation in general can be expensive, lengthy and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict. Responding to lawsuits brought against Brocade, or legal actions initiated by Brocade, can often be expensive and time-consuming. Unfavorable outcomes from these claims and/or lawsuits could adversely affect Brocade's business, results of operations, or financial condition, and Brocade could incur substantial monetary liability and/or be required to change its business practices.

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Brocade has incurred substantial indebtedness that decreases Brocade's business flexibility and access to capital, and increases its borrowing costs, which may adversely affect Brocade's operations and financial results.

As of April 28, 2012, Brocade owed $600 million of senior secured notes and approximately $70 million under the Senior Secured Credit Facility (see Note 7, “Borrowings,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). The financial and other covenants agreed to by Brocade in connection with such indebtedness and the increased indebtedness and higher debt-to-equity ratio of Brocade in comparison to that of Brocade on a historical basis will have the effect, among other things, of reducing Brocade's flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions and increasing borrowing costs, and may adversely affect Brocade's operations and financial results. This indebtedness may also adversely affect Brocade's ability to access sources of capital or incur certain liens, including without limitation, funding acquisitions or repurchasing Brocade stock. In addition, Brocade's failure to comply with these covenants could result in a default under the applicable debt financing agreements, which could permit the holders to accelerate such debt or demand payment in exchange for a waiver of such default. If any of Brocade's debt is accelerated, Brocade may not have sufficient funds available to repay such debt. The current debt under the Senior Secured Credit Facility has a floating interest rate and an increase in interest rates may negatively impact Brocade's financial results. The mandatory debt repayment schedule on the Senior Secured Credit Facility may negatively impact Brocade's cash position and reduce Brocade's financial flexibility. In addition, any negative changes by rating agencies to Brocade's credit rating may negatively impact the value and liquidity of Brocade's debt and equity securities and Brocade's ability to access sources of capital.

Provisions in Brocade's charter documents, customer agreements and Delaware law could prevent or delay a change in control of Brocade, which could hinder stockholders' ability to receive a premium for Brocade's stock.

Provisions of Brocade's certificate of incorporation and bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or mergers that a stockholder may consider favorable. These provisions include:

• Authorizing the issuance of preferred stock without stockholder approval;

• Prohibiting cumulative voting in the election of directors;

• Limiting the persons who may call special meetings of stockholders; and

• Prohibiting stockholder actions by written consent.

Certain provisions of Delaware law also may discourage, delay or prevent someone from acquiring or merging with Brocade, and Brocade's agreements with certain of Brocade's customers require that Brocade give prior notice of a change of control and grant certain manufacturing rights following a change of control. Brocade's various change-of-control provisions could prevent or delay a change in control of Brocade, which could hinder stockholders' ability to receive a premium for Brocade's stock.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the six months endedApril 28, 2012.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table summarizes share repurchase activity for the three months endedApril 28, 2012 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares  Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program (1)	Approximate Dollar Value  of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program (1)
January 29, 2012 – February 25, 2012	—	$	—	—	$	178,442
February 26, 2012 – March 24, 2012	4,414	$	5.68	4,414	$	153,375
March 25, 2012 – April 28, 2012	—	$	—	—	$	153,375
Total	4,414	$	5.68	4,414	$	153,375

(1) As of April 28, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program for an aggregate amount of up to $800 million (consisting of an original $100 million authorization on August 18, 2004, plus subsequent authorizations of an additional $200 million on January 16, 2007 and $500 million on November 29, 2007), which was used for determining the amounts in this column. The number of shares purchased and the timing of purchases were based on the level of the Company’s cash balances, the trading price of our common stock, general business and market conditions, and other factors, including alternative investment opportunities. On May 16, 2012, after the end of the second fiscal quarter of 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $500 million increase to the stock repurchase program, as described in Note 16, “Subsequent Events,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 6. Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description of Document
10.1*/**	2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated April 12, 2012
10.2*/**	2009 Stock Plan, as amended and restated April 20, 2012
10.3**/***	Amendment Number 20 dated February 21, 2012, with an effective date of February 29, 2012, to Statement of Work Number 3 of the Goods Agreement between IBM and Brocade
10.4**/***	Amendment Number 44 dated February 29, 2012 to Statement of Work Number 1 of the Goods Agreement between IBM and Brocade
31.1**	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer
31.2**	Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Financial Officer
32.1**	Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS****	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH****	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL****	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF****	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB****	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE****	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
*      Indicates management compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
**    Filed herewith.
*** Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions, which portions were omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
**** XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed herewith, is not a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
Date:	June 1, 2012	By:	/s/ Daniel W. Fairfax
			Daniel W. Fairfax Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.

2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

(As amended and restated on April 12, 2012)

1.Purpose. The purpose of the Plan is to provide employees of the Company and its Designated Subsidiaries with an opportunity to purchase Common Stock through accumulated payroll deductions. The Company's intention is to have the Plan qualify as an “employee stock purchase plan” under Section 423 of the Code. The provisions of the Plan, accordingly, will be construed so as to extend and limit Plan participation in a uniform and nondiscriminatory basis consistent with the requirements of Section 423 of the Code.

2.Definitions.

(a)“Administrator” means the Board or any Committee designated by the Board to administer the Plan pursuant to Section 14.

(b)“Applicable Laws” means the requirements relating to the administration of equity-based awards under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.

(c)“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(d)“Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i)Change in Ownership of the Company. A change in the ownership of the Company which occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (“Person”), acquires ownership of the stock of the Company that, together with the stock held by such Person, constitutes more than 50% of the total voting power of the stock of the Company; or

(ii)Change in Effective Control of the Company. If the Company has a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, a change in the effective control of the Company which occurs on the date that a majority of members of the Board is replaced during any 12 month period by Directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board prior to the date of the appointment or election. For purposes of this clause (ii), if any Person is considered to be in effective control of the Company, the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same Person will not be considered a Change in Control; or

(iii)Change in Ownership of a Substantial Portion of the Company's Assets. A change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company's assets which occurs on the date that any Person acquires (or has acquired during the 12 month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 50% of the total gross fair market value of all of the assets of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition or acquisitions. For purposes of this subsection (iii), gross fair market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.

For purposes of this Section 2(d), persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed a Change in Control unless the transaction qualifies as a change in control event within the meaning of Code Section 409A, as it has been and may be amended from time to time, and any proposed or final Treasury Regulations and Internal Revenue Service guidance that has been promulgated or may be promulgated thereunder from time to time.

Further and for the avoidance of doubt, a transaction will not constitute a Change in Control if: (i) its sole purpose is to change the state of the Company's incorporation, or (ii) its sole purpose is to create a holding company that will be owned in substantially the same proportions by the persons who held the Company's securities immediately before such transaction.

(e)“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Reference to a specific section of the Code or Treasury Regulation thereunder will include such section or regulation, any valid regulation or other official applicable guidance promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding

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such section or regulation.

(f)“Committee” means a committee of the Directors or of other individuals satisfying Applicable Laws appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 14.

(g)“Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company.

(h)“Company” means Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.

(i)“Compensation” means an Eligible Employee's base straight time gross earnings and commissions, inclusive of payments for overtime, shift premium, incentive compensation, incentive payments, bonuses and other cash compensation.

(j)“Designated Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary that has been designated by the Administrator from time to time in its sole discretion as eligible to participate in the Plan.

(k)“Director” means a member of the Board.

(l)“Eligible Employee” means any individual who is a common law employee of an Employer and is customarily employed for at least 20 hours per week and more than 5 months in any calendar year by the Employer. For purposes of the Plan, the employment relationship will be treated as continuing intact while the individual is on sick leave or other leave of absence that the Employer approves. Where the period of leave exceeds 90 days and the individual's right to reemployment is not guaranteed either by statute or by contract, the employment relationship will be deemed to have terminated on the 91st day of such leave. The Administrator, in its discretion, from time to time may, prior to an Offering Date for all options to be granted on such Offering Date, determine (on a uniform and nondiscriminatory basis) that the definition of Eligible Employee will or will not include an individual if he or she: (i) has not completed at least 2 years of service since his or her last hire date (or such lesser period of time as may be determined by the Administrator in its discretion), (ii) customarily works not more than 20 hours per week (or such lesser period of time as may be determined by the Administrator in its discretion), (iii) customarily works not more than 5 months per calendar year (or such lesser period of time as may be determined by the Administrator in its discretion), (iv) is an officer or other manager, or (v) is a highly compensated employee under Section 414(q) of the Code.

(m)“Employer” means any one or all of the Company and its Designated Subsidiaries.

(n)“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(o)“Exercise Date” means the last day of a Purchase Period.

(p)“Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:

(i)If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Nasdaq Global Market or the Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, its fair market value will be the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system on the date of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

(ii)If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its fair market value will be the mean of the closing bid and asked prices for the Common Stock on the date of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable; or

(iii)In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the fair market value thereof will be determined in good faith by the Administrator.

(q)“Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of the Company.

(r)“New Exercise Date” means a new Exercise Date by shortening any Offering Period or Purchase Period then in progress.

(s)“Offering Date” means the first Trading Day of each Offering Period.

(t)“Offering Period” will mean a period of approximately 24 months, or such shorter period of time as determined by the Administrator in its sole discretion, during which an option granted pursuant to the Plan may be exercised, (i) commencing on the first Trading Day on or after June 1 of the initial year of the Plan and terminating on the last Trading Day in the period, thereof, (ii) with respect to Offering Periods commencing prior to March 9, 2011, commencing on the first Trading Day after the Exercise

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Date of the preceding Offering Period and terminating on the last Trading Day in the period, and (iii) with respect to Offering Periods commencing on or after March 9, 2011, commencing on the first Trading Day on or after June 1 and December 1 of each year and terminating on the first Trading Day on or after June 1 and December 1, approximately 24 months later. The duration and timing of Offering Periods may be changed pursuant to Sections 4 and 19.

(u)“Parent” means a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

(v)“Participant” means an Eligible Employee that participates in the Plan.

(w)“Plan” means this 2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

(x)“Purchase Period” means the period during an Offering Period that shares of Common Stock may be purchased on a Participant's behalf in accordance with the terms of the Plan. Unless the Administrator provides otherwise, the Purchase Period will have the same duration and coincide with the length of the Offering Period.

(y)“Purchase Price” means an amount equal to 85% of the Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock on the Offering Date or on the Exercise Date, whichever is lower; provided, however, that the Purchase Price may be determined for subsequent Offering Periods by the Administrator subject to compliance with Section 423 of the Code (or any successor rule or provision or any other applicable law, regulation or stock exchange rule) or pursuant to Section 19.

(z)“Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

(aa)“Trading Day” means a day on which the national stock exchange upon which the Common Stock is listed is open for trading.

3.Eligibility.

(a)Offering Date. Any Eligible Employee on a given Offering Date will be eligible to participate in the Plan, subject to the requirements of Section 5.

(b)Limitations. Any provisions of the Plan to the contrary notwithstanding, no Eligible Employee will be granted an option under the Plan (i) to the extent that, immediately after the grant, such Eligible Employee (or any other person whose stock would be attributed to such Eligible Employee pursuant to Section 424(d) of the Code) would own capital stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company and/or hold outstanding options to purchase such stock possessing 5% or more of the total combined voting power or value of all classes of the capital stock of the Company or of any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company, or (ii) to the extent that his or her rights to purchase stock under all employee stock purchase plans (as defined in Section 423 of the Code) of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company accrues at a rate which exceeds $25,000 worth of stock (determined at the Fair Market Value of the stock at the time such option is granted) for each calendar year in which such option is outstanding at any time.

4.Offering Periods. The Plan will be implemented by consecutive Offering Periods with a new Offering Period commencing on the first Trading Day on or after June 1 and December 1 each year, or on such other date as the Administrator will determine, and continuing thereafter until terminated in accordance with Section 20. The Administrator will have the power to change the duration of Offering Periods (including the commencement dates thereof) with respect to future offerings without stockholder approval if such change is announced prior to the scheduled beginning of the first Offering Period to be affected thereafter.

5.Participation. An Eligible Employee may participate in the Plan pursuant to Section 3(a) by (i) submitting to the Company's stock administration office (or its designee), on or before a date determined by the Administrator prior to an applicable Offering Date, a properly completed subscription agreement authorizing payroll deductions in the form provided by the Administrator for such purpose, or (ii) following an electronic or other enrollment procedure determined by the Administrator.

6.Payroll Deductions.

(a)At the time a Participant enrolls in the Plan pursuant to Section 5, he or she will elect to have payroll deductions made on each pay day during the Offering Period in an amount not exceeding 15% of the Compensation which he or she receives on each pay day during the Offering Period; provided, however, that should a pay day occur on an Exercise Date, a Participant will have the payroll deductions made on such day applied to his or her account under the subsequent Purchase or Offering Period. A Participant's subscription agreement will remain in effect for successive Offering Periods unless terminated as provided in

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Section 10.

(b)Payroll deductions for a Participant will commence on the first pay day following the Offering Date and will end on the last pay day prior to the Exercise Date of such Offering Period to which such authorization is applicable, unless sooner terminated by the Participant as provided in Section 10.

(c)All payroll deductions made for a Participant will be credited to his or her account under the Plan and will be withheld in whole percentages only. A Participant may not make any additional payments into such account.

(d)A Participant may discontinue his or her participation in the Plan as provided in Section 10, or may increase or decrease the rate of his or her payroll deductions during the Offering Period by (i) properly completing and submitting to the Company's stock administration office (or its designee), on or before a date determined by the Administrator prior to an applicable Exercise Date, a new subscription agreement authorizing the change in payroll deduction rate in the form provided by the Administrator for such purpose, or (ii) following an electronic or other procedure prescribed by the Administrator; provided, however, that a Participant may only make one payroll deduction change during eachOffering Period. If a Participant has not followed such procedures to change the rate of payroll deductions, the rate of his or her payroll deductions will continue at the originally elected rate throughout the Offering Period and future Offering Periods (unless terminated as provided in Section 10). The Administrator may, in its sole discretion, limit the nature and/or number of payroll deduction rate changes that may be made by Participants during any Offering Period. Any change in payroll deduction rate made pursuant to this Section 6(d) will be effective as of the first full payroll period following 5 business days after the date on which the change is made by the Participant (unless the Administrator, in its sole discretion, elects to process a given change in payroll deduction rate more quickly).

(e)Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent necessary to comply with Section 423(b)(8) of the Code and Section 3(b), a Participant's payroll deductions may be decreased to 0% at any time during a Offering Period. Subject to Section 423(b)(8) of the Code and Section 3(b), payroll deductions will recommence at the rate originally elected by the Participant effective as of the beginning of the first OfferingPeriod scheduled to end in the following calendar year, unless terminated by the Participant as provided in Section 10.

(f)At the time the option is exercised, in whole or in part, or at the time some or all of the Common Stock issued under the Plan is disposed of, the Participant must make adequate provision for the Company's or Employer's federal, state, or any other tax liability payable to any authority, national insurance, social security or other tax withholding obligations, if any, which arise upon the exercise of the option or the disposition of the Common Stock. At any time, the Company or the Employer may, but will not be obligated to, withhold from the Participant's compensation the amount necessary for the Company or the Employer to meet applicable withholding obligations, including any withholding required to make available to the Company or the Employer any tax deductions or benefits attributable to sale or early disposition of Common Stock by the Eligible Employee.

7.Grant of Option. On the Offering Date of each Offering Period, each Eligible Employee participating in such Offering Period will be granted an option to purchase on each Exercise Date during such Offering Period (at the applicable Purchase Price) up to a number of shares of Common Stock determined by dividing such Eligible Employee's payroll deductions accumulated prior to such Exercise Date and retained in the Eligible Employee's account as of the Exercise Date by the applicable Purchase Price; provided that in no event will an Eligible Employee be permitted to purchase during each 6-month (or shorter) Purchase Period more than 5,000 shares of the Common Stock (subject to any adjustment pursuant to Section 18), and provided further that such purchase will be subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 3(b) and 13. The Eligible Employee may accept the grant of such option with respect to the first Offering Period by submitting a properly completed subscription agreement in accordance with the requirements of Section 5 on or before the last day of the Enrollment Window, and (ii) with respect to any future Offering Period under the Plan, by electing to participate in the Plan in accordance with the requirements of Section 5. The Administrator may, for future Offering Periods, increase or decrease, in its absolute discretion, the maximum number of shares of Common Stock that an Eligible Employee may purchase during each Offering Period. Exercise of the option will occur as provided in Section 8, unless the Participant has withdrawn pursuant to Section 10. The option will expire on the last day of the Offering Period.

8.Exercise of Option.

(a)Unless a Participant withdraws from the Plan as provided in Section 10, his or her option for the purchase of shares of Common Stock will be exercised automatically on the Exercise Date, and the maximum number of full shares subject to option will be purchased for such Participant at the applicable Purchase Price with the accumulated payroll deductions from his or her

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account. No fractional shares of Common Stock will be purchased; any payroll deductions accumulated in a Participant's account which are not sufficient to purchase a full share will be retained in the Participant's account for the subsequent Offering Period, subject to earlier withdrawal by the Participant as provided in Section 10. Any other funds left over in a Participant's account after the Exercise Date will be returned to the Participant. During a Participant's lifetime, a Participant's option to purchase shares hereunder is exercisable only by him or her.

(b)If the Administrator determines that, on a given Exercise Date, the number of shares of Common Stock with respect to which options are to be exercised may exceed (i) the number of shares of Common Stock that were available for sale under the Plan on the Offering Date of the applicable Offering Period, or (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock available for sale under the Plan on such Exercise Date, the Administrator may in its sole discretion provide that the Company will make a pro rata allocation of the shares of Common Stock available for purchase on such Offering Date or Exercise Date, as applicable, in as uniform a manner as will be practicable and as it will determine in its sole discretion to be equitable among all Participants exercising options to purchase Common Stock on such Exercise Date, and continue all Offering Periods then in effect or terminate all Offering Periods then in effect pursuant to Section 19. The Company may make a pro rata allocation of the shares available on the Offering Date of any applicable Offering Period pursuant to the preceding sentence, notwithstanding any authorization of additional shares for issuance under the Plan by the Company's stockholders subsequent to such Offering Date.

9.Delivery. As soon as reasonably practicable after each Exercise Date on which a purchase of shares of Common Stock occurs, the Company will arrange the delivery to each Participant the shares purchased upon exercise of his or her option in a form determined by the Administrator (in its sole discretion) and pursuant to rules established by the Administrator. The Company may permit or require that shares be deposited directly with a broker designated by the Company or to a designated agent of the Company, and the Company may utilize electronic or automated methods of share transfer. The Company may require that shares be retained with such broker or agent for a designated period of time and/or may establish other procedures to permit tracking of disqualifying dispositions of such shares. No Participant will have any voting, dividend, or other stockholder rights with respect to shares of Common Stock subject to any option granted under the Plan until such shares have been purchased and delivered to the Participant as provided in this Section 9.

10.Withdrawal.

(a)A Participant may withdraw all but not less than all the payroll deductions credited to his or her account and not yet used to exercise his or her option under the Plan at any time by (i) submitting to the Company's stock administration office (or its designee) a written notice of withdrawal in the form determined by the Administrator for such purpose (which may be similar to the form attached hereto as Exhibit B), or (ii) following an electronic or other withdrawal procedure determined by the Administrator. All of the Participant's payroll deductions credited to his or her account will be paid to such Participant promptly after receipt of notice of withdrawal and such Participant's option for the Offering Period will be automatically terminated, and no further payroll deductions for the purchase of shares will be made for such Offering Period. If a Participant withdraws from an Offering Period, payroll deductions will not resume at the beginning of the succeeding Offering Period, unless the Participant re-enrolls in the Plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.

(b)A Participant's withdrawal from an Offering Period will not have any effect upon his or her eligibility to participate in any similar plan which may hereafter be adopted by the Company or in succeeding Offering Periods which commence after the termination of the Offering Period from which the Participant withdraws.

11.Termination of Employment. Upon a Participant's ceasing to be an Eligible Employee, for any reason, he or she will be deemed to have elected to withdraw from the Plan and the payroll deductions credited to such Participant's account during the Offering Period but not yet used to purchase shares of Common Stock under the Plan will be returned to such Participant or, in the case of his or her death, to Participant's estate, and such Participant's option will be automatically terminated.

12.Interest. No interest will accrue on the payroll deductions of a Participant in the Plan.

13.Stock.

(a)Subject to adjustment upon changes in capitalization of the Company as provided in Section 18, the maximum number of shares of Common Stock which will be made available for sale under the Plan will be 65 million shares of Common Stock.

(b)Until the shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized

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transfer agent of the Company), a Participant will only have the rights of an unsecured creditor with respect to such shares, and no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to such shares.

(c)Shares of Common Stock to be delivered to a Participant under the Plan will be registered in the name of the Participant or in the name of the Participant and his or her spouse.

14.Administration. The Plan will be administered by the Board or a Committee appointed by the Board, which Committee will be constituted to comply with Applicable Laws. The Administrator will have full and exclusive discretionary authority to construe, interpret and apply the terms of the Plan, to determine eligibility and to adjudicate all disputed claims filed under the Plan. Every finding, decision and determination made by the Administrator will, to the full extent permitted by law, be final and binding upon all parties. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Plan, the Administrator may adopt rules or procedures relating to the operation and administration of the Plan to accommodate the specific requirements of local laws and procedures for jurisdictions outside of the United States. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrator is specifically authorized to adopt rules and procedures regarding eligibility to participate, the definition of Compensation, handling of payroll deductions, making of contributions to the Plan (including, without limitation, in forms other than payroll deductions), establishment of bank or trust accounts to hold payroll deductions, payment of interest, conversion of local currency, obligations to pay payroll tax, determination of beneficiary designation requirements, withholding procedures and handling of stock certificates that vary with local requirements.

15.Transferability. Except as described in the subscription agreement, neither payroll deductions credited to a Participant's account nor any rights with regard to the exercise of an option or to receive shares of Common Stock under the Plan may be assigned, transferred, pledged or otherwise disposed of in any way (other than by will, the laws of descent and distribution) by the Participant. Any such attempt at assignment, transfer, pledge or other disposition will be without effect, except that the Company may treat such act as an election to withdraw funds from an Offering Period in accordance with Section 10.

16.Use of Funds. The Company may use all payroll deductions received or held by it under the Plan for any corporate purpose, and the Company will not be obligated to segregate such payroll deductions. Until shares of Common Stock are issued, Participants will only have the rights of an unsecured creditor with respect to such shares.

17.Reports. Individual accounts will be maintained for each Participant in the Plan. Statements of account will be given to participating Eligible Employees at least annually, which statements will set forth the amounts of payroll deductions, the Purchase Price, the number of shares of Common Stock purchased and the remaining cash balance, if any.

18.Adjustments, Dissolution, Liquidation, Merger or Change in Control.

(a)Adjustments. In the event that any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Common Stock, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of Common Stock or other securities of the Company, or other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the Common Stock occurs, the Administrator, in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan, will, in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust the number and class of Common Stock which may be delivered under the Plan, the Purchase Price per share and the number of shares of Common Stock covered by each option under the Plan which has not yet been exercised, and the numerical limits of Sections 7 and 13.

(b)Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, any Offering Period then in progress will be shortened by setting a New Exercise Date, and will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed dissolution or liquidation, unless provided otherwise by the Administrator. The New Exercise Date will be before the date of the Company's proposed dissolution or liquidation. The Administrator will notify each Participant in writing, at least 10 business days prior to the New Exercise Date, that the Exercise Date for the Participant's option has been changed to the New Exercise Date and that the Participant's option will be exercised automatically on the New Exercise Date, unless prior to such date the Participant has withdrawn from the Offering Period as provided in Section 10.

(c)Merger or Change in Control. In the event of a merger or Change in Control, each outstanding option will be assumed or an equivalent option substituted by the successor corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation. In the event that the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the option, the Offering Period with respect to which such

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option relates will be shortened by setting a New Exercise Date and will end on the New Exercise Date. The New Exercise Date will occur before the date of the Company's proposed merger or Change in Control. The Administrator will notify each Participant in writing prior to the New Exercise Date, that the Exercise Date for the Participant's option has been changed to the New Exercise Date and that the Participant's option will be exercised automatically on the New Exercise Date, unless prior to such date the Participant has withdrawn from the Offering Period as provided in Section 10.

19.Amendment or Termination.

(a)The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may amend, suspend, or terminate the Plan, or any part thereof, at any time and for any reason. If the Plan is terminated, the Administrator, in its discretion, may elect to terminate all outstanding Offering Periods either immediately or upon completion of the purchase of shares of Common Stock on the next Exercise Date (which may be sooner than originally scheduled, if determined by the Administrator in its discretion), or may elect to permit Offering Periods to expire in accordance with their terms (and subject to any adjustment pursuant to Section 18). If the Offering Periods are terminated prior to expiration, all amounts then credited to Participants' accounts which have not been used to purchase shares of Common Stock will be returned to the Participants (without interest thereon, except as otherwise required under local laws) as soon as administratively practicable.

(b)Without stockholder consent and without limiting Section 19(a), the Administrator will be entitled to change the Offering Periods, limit the frequency and/or number of changes in the amount withheld during an Offering Period, establish the exchange ratio applicable to amounts withheld in a currency other than U.S. dollars, permit payroll withholding in excess of the amount designated by a Participant in order to adjust for delays or mistakes in the Company's processing of properly completed withholding elections, establish reasonable waiting and adjustment periods and/or accounting and crediting procedures to ensure that amounts applied toward the purchase of Common Stock for each Participant properly correspond with amounts withheld from the Participant's Compensation, and establish such other limitations or procedures as the Administrator determines in its sole discretion advisable which are consistent with the Plan.

(c)In the event the Administrator determines that the ongoing operation of the Plan may result in unfavorable financial accounting consequences, the Administrator may, in its discretion and, to the extent necessary or desirable, modify, amend or terminate the Plan to reduce or eliminate such accounting consequence including, but not limited to:

(i)amending the Plan to conform with the safe harbor definition under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123(R), including with respect to an Offering Period underway at the time;

(ii)altering the Purchase Price for any Offering Period including an Offering Period underway at the time of the change in Purchase Price;

(iii)shortening any Offering Period by setting a New Exercise Date, including an Offering Period underway at the time of the Administrator action;

(iv)reducing the maximum percentage of Compensation a Participant may elect to set aside as payroll deductions; and

(v)reducing the maximum number of Shares a Participant may purchase during any Offering Period or Purchase Period.

Such modifications or amendments will not require stockholder approval or the consent of any Plan Participants.

20.Notices. All notices or other communications by a Participant to the Company under or in connection with the Plan will be deemed to have been duly given when received in the form and manner specified by the Company at the location, or by the person, designated by the Company for the receipt thereof.

21.Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares. Shares of Common Stock will not be issued with respect to an option unless the exercise of such option and the issuance and delivery of such shares pursuant thereto will comply with all applicable provisions of law, domestic or foreign, including, without limitation, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Exchange Act, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and the requirements of any stock exchange upon which the shares may then be listed, and will be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.

As a condition to the exercise of an option, the Company may require the person exercising such option to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required by any of the aforementioned

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applicable provisions of law.

22.Term of Plan. The Plan will become effective upon the earlier to occur of its adoption by the Board or its approval by the stockholders of the Company. It will continue in effect for a term of 10 years, unless sooner terminated under Section 19.

23.Stockholder Approval. The Plan will be subject to approval by the stockholders of the Company within 12 months after the date the Plan is adopted by the Board. Such stockholder approval will be obtained in the manner and to the degree required under Applicable Laws.

24.Automatic Transfer to Low Price Offering Period. To the extent permitted by Applicable Laws, if the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on any Exercise Date in an Offering Period is lower than the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock on the Offering Date of such Offering Period, then all Participants in such Offering Period will be automatically withdrawn from such Offering Period immediately after the exercise of their option on such Exercise Date and automatically re-enrolled in the immediately following Offering Period.

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EXHIBIT A

BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.

2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

[AS PROVIDED BY E*TRADE]

A-1

EXHIBIT B

BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.

2009 EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN

NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL

[AS PROVIDED BY E*TRADE]

B-1

EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC.

2009 STOCK PLAN

(As amended and restated on April 20, 2012)

1.Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of this Plan are:

• to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of substantial responsibility,

• to provide additional incentive to Employees, Directors and Consultants, and

• to promote the success of the Company's business.

Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options, Nonstatutory Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units, Performance Shares and other stock or cash awards as the Administrator may determine.

2.Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions will apply:

(a)“Administrator” means the Board or any of its Committees that will be administering the Plan, in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.

(b)“Applicable Laws” means the requirements relating to the administration of equity-based awards under U. S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction where Awards are, or will be, granted under the Plan.

(c)“Award” means, individually or collectively, a grant under the Plan of Options, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units, Performance Shares and other stock or cash awards as the Administrator may determine.

(d)“Award Agreement” means the written or electronic agreement setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to each Award granted under the Plan. The Award Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.

(e)“Award Transfer Program” means any program instituted by the Administrator that would permit Participants the opportunity to transfer for value any outstanding Awards to a financial institution or other person or entity approved by the Administrator.

(f)“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(g) “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events:

(i)Change in Ownership of the Company. A change in the ownership of the Company which occurs on the date that any one person, or more than one person acting as a group (“Person”), acquires ownership of the stock of the Company that, together with the stock held by such Person, constitutes more than 50% of the total voting power of the stock of the Company; or

(ii)Change in Effective Control of the Company. If the Company has a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act, a change in the effective control of the Company which occurs on the date that a majority of members of the Board is replaced during any 12 month period by Directors whose appointment or election is not endorsed by a majority of the members of the Board prior to the date of the appointment or election. For purposes of this clause (ii), if any Person is considered to be in effective control of the Company, the acquisition of additional control of the Company by the same Person will not be considered a Change in Control; or

(iii)Change in Ownership of a Substantial Portion of the Company's Assets. A change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the Company's assets which occurs on the date that any Person acquires (or has acquired

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during the 12 month period ending on the date of the most recent acquisition by such person or persons) assets from the Company that have a total gross fair market value equal to or more than 50% of the total gross fair market value of all of the assets of the Company immediately prior to such acquisition or acquisitions. For purposes of this subsection (iii), gross fair market value means the value of the assets of the Company, or the value of the assets being disposed of, determined without regard to any liabilities associated with such assets.

For purposes of this Section 2(g), persons will be considered to be acting as a group if they are owners of a corporation that enters into a merger, consolidation, purchase or acquisition of stock, or similar business transaction with the Company.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a transaction will not be deemed a Change in Control unless the transaction qualifies as a change in control event within the meaning of Code Section 409A, as it has been and may be amended from time to time, and any proposed or final Treasury Regulations and Internal Revenue Service guidance that has been promulgated or may be promulgated thereunder from time to time.

Further and for the avoidance of doubt, a transaction will not constitute a Change in Control if: (i) its sole purpose is to change the state of the Company's incorporation, or (ii) its sole purpose is to create a holding company that will be owned in substantially the same proportions by the persons who held the Company's securities immediately before such transaction.

(h)“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Reference to a specific section of the Code or Treasury Regulation thereunder will include such section or regulation, any valid regulation or other official applicable guidance promulgated under such section, and any comparable provision of any future legislation or regulation amending, supplementing or superseding such section or regulation.

(i)“Committee” means a committee of Directors or of other individuals satisfying Applicable Laws appointed by the Board in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.

(j)“Common Stock” means the common stock of the Company.

(k)“Company” means Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.

(l)“Consultant” means any person, including an advisor, engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services to such entity.

(m)“Director” means a member of the Board.

(n)“Disability” means total and permanent disability as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code, provided that in the case of Awards other than Incentive Stock Options, the Administrator in its discretion may determine whether a permanent and total disability exists in accordance with uniform and non-discriminatory standards adopted by the Administrator from time to time.

(o) “Employee” means any person, including Officers and Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director's fee by the Company will be sufficient to constitute “employment” by the Company.

(p)“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(q)“Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock determined as follows:

(i)If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the Nasdaq Global Market or the Nasdaq Capital Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, its fair market value will be the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system on the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable;

(ii)If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized securities dealer but selling prices

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are not reported, the fair market value of a Share of Common Stock will be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock on the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems reliable; or

(iii)In the absence of an established market for the Common Stock, the fair market value will be determined in good faith by the Administrator.

(r)“Fiscal Year” means the fiscal year of the Company.

(s)“Incentive Stock Option” means an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(t) “Nonstatutory Stock Option” means an Option not intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

(u)“Notice of Grant” means a written or electronic notice evidencing certain terms and conditions of an individual Award grant. The Notice of Grant is part of the Award Agreement.

(v)“Officer” means a person who is an officer of the Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(w) “Option” means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.

(x)“Parent” means a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

(y)“Participant” means the holder of an outstanding Award.

(z)“Performance Goals” will have the meaning set forth in Section 15 of the Plan.

(aa)“Performance Share” means an Award denominated in Shares which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of Performance Goals or other vesting criteria as the Administrator may determine pursuant to Section 14.

(ab)“Performance Unit” means an Award which may be earned in whole or in part upon attainment of Performance Goals or other vesting criteria as the Administrator may determine and which may be settled for cash, Shares or other securities or a combination of the foregoing pursuant to Section 14.

(ac)“Period of Restriction” means the period during which the transfer of Shares of Restricted Stock are subject to restrictions and therefore, the Shares are subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture. Such restrictions may be based on the passage of time, the achievement of target levels of performance, or the occurrence of other events as determined by the Administrator.

(ad)“Plan” means this 2009 Stock Plan.

(ae) “Restricted Stock” means shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to an Award of restricted stock under Section 11 of the Plan.

(af)“Restricted Stock Unit” means a bookkeeping entry representing an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share, granted pursuant to Section 12. Each restricted stock unit represents an unfunded and unsecured obligation of the Company.

(ag) “Rule 16b-3” means Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act or any successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect when discretion is being exercised with respect to the Plan.

(ah)“Section 16(b)” means Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.

(ai)“Service Provider” means an Employee, Director or Consultant.

(aj)“Share” means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 18 of the Plan.

(ak)“Stock Appreciation Right” means an Award, granted alone or in connection with an Option, that pursuant to Section 13 is designated as a Stock Appreciation Right.

(al)“Subsidiary” means a “subsidiary corporation”, whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

3.Stock Subject to the Plan.

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(a)Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Section 18 of the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares that may be awarded under the Plan is 83,000,000 Shares, plus any Shares subject to stock options or similar awards granted under the Company's 1999 Plan, the Company's 1999 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan and the 2001 McDATA Equity Incentive Plan that expire or otherwise terminate without having been exercised in full and Shares issued pursuant to awards granted under the Company's 1999 Stock Plan, the Company's 1999 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan and the 2001 McDATA Equity Incentive Plan that are forfeited to or repurchased by the Company, with the maximum number of Shares to be added to the Plan pursuant to this clause equal to 40,335,624 Shares. The Shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock.

(b)Full Value Awards. Any Shares subject to Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights will be counted against the numerical limits of this Section 3 as 1.56 Shares for every Share subject thereto. Further, if Shares acquired pursuant to any Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights are forfeited or repurchased by the Company and would otherwise return to the Plan pursuant to Section 3(c), 1.56 times the number of Shares so forfeited or repurchased will return to the Plan and will again become available for issuance.

(c)Lapsed Awards. If an Award expires or becomes unexercisable without having been exercised in full, or, with respect to Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, is forfeited to or repurchased by the Company due to failure to vest, the unpurchased Shares (or for Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights, the forfeited or repurchased Shares), which were subject thereto will become available for future grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated). With respect to Stock Appreciation Rights, all Shares subject to a Stock Appreciation Right will cease to be available under the Plan, other than Shares forfeited due to failure to vest which will become available for future grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated). Shares that have actually been issued under the Plan under any Award, will not be returned to the Plan and will not become available for future distribution under the Plan, except that if Shares issued pursuant to Awards other than Options or Stock Appreciation Rights are repurchased by the Company or are forfeited to the Company, such Shares will become available for future grant under the Plan. Shares used to pay the exercise price of an Award or to satisfy the tax withholding obligations related to an Award will not become available for future grant or sale under the Plan. To the extent an Award under the Plan is paid out in cash rather than Shares, such cash payment will not result in reducing the number of Shares available for issuance under the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing and, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 18, the maximum number of Shares that may be issued upon the exercise of Incentive Stock Options will equal the aggregate Share number stated in Section 3(a), plus, to the extent allowable under Section 422 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, any Shares that become available for issuance under the Plan pursuant to this Section 3(c).

4.Administration of the Plan.

(a)Procedure.

(i)Multiple Administrative Bodies. The Plan may be administered by different Committees with respect to different groups of Service Providers.

(ii)Section 162(m). To the extent that the Administrator determines it to be desirable to qualify Awards granted hereunder as “performance-based compensation” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, the Plan will be administered by a Committee of two or more “outside directors” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.

(iii)Rule 16b-3. To the extent desirable to qualify transactions hereunder as exempt under Rule 16b-3, the transactions contemplated hereunder will be structured to satisfy the requirements for exemption under Rule 16b-3.

(iv)Other Administration. Other than as provided above, the Plan will be administered by (A) the Board or (B) a Committee, which committee will be constituted to satisfy Applicable Laws.

(b)Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, and in the case of a Committee, subject to the specific duties delegated by the Board to such Committee, the Administrator will have the authority, in its discretion:

(i)to determine the Fair Market Value;

(ii)to select the Service Providers to whom Awards may be granted hereunder;

(iii)to determine the number of shares of Common Stock to be covered by each Award granted hereunder;

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(iv)to approve forms of Award Agreements for use under the Plan;

(v)to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any Award granted hereunder. Such terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the time or times when Awards may be exercised (which may be based on performance criteria), any vesting acceleration or waiver of forfeiture restrictions, and any restriction or limitation regarding any Award or the shares of Common Stock relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine;

(vi)to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and Awards granted pursuant to the Plan;

(vii)to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the Plan, including rules and regulations relating to sub-plans established for the purpose of satisfying applicable foreign laws;

(viii)to modify or amend each Award (subject to Section 22(c) of the Plan), including the discretionary authority to extend the post-termination exercisability period of Awards and to extend the maximum term of an Option (subject to Section 8 regarding Incentive Stock Options);

(ix)to allow Participants to satisfy withholding tax obligations in such manner as prescribed in Section 19;

(x)to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the Company any instrument required to effect the grant of an Award previously granted by the Administrator;

(xi)to allow a Participant to defer the receipt of the payment of cash or the delivery of Shares that would otherwise be due to such Participant under an Award pursuant to such procedures as the Administrator may determine; and

(xii)to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for administering the Plan.

(c)Prohibition Against Repricing. Subject to adjustments made pursuant to Section 18 and notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, in no event shall the Administrator have the right to amend the terms of any Award to reduce the exercise price of such outstanding Award or cancel an outstanding Award in exchange for cash or other Awards with an exercise price that is less than the exercise price of the original Award without stockholder approval.

(d)Effect of Administrator's Decision. The Administrator's decisions, determinations and interpretations will be final and binding on all Participants.

5.Eligibility. Nonstatutory Stock Options, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Units and Performance Shares, and such other cash or stock awards as the Administrator determines may be granted to Service Providers. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees.

6.Limitations.

(a)Each Option will be designated in the Award Agreement as either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option. Notwithstanding such designation, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market Value of the Shares with respect to which Incentive Stock Options are exercisable (under all plans of the Company and any Parent or Subsidiary) for the first time by the Participant during any calendar year exceeds $100,000, such Options will be treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this Section 6(a), Incentive Stock Options will be taken into account in the order in which they were granted. The Fair Market Value of the Shares will be determined as of the time the Option with respect to such Shares is granted.

(b)Neither the Plan nor any Award will confer upon a Participant any right to continuing the Participant's relationship as a Service Provider with the Company, nor will the Plan or any Award interfere in any way with the Participant's right or the Company's right to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause.

(c)The following limitations will apply to grants of Options:

(i)No Service Provider will be granted, in any Fiscal Year, Options to purchase more than 3 million Shares, subject to Section 6(c)(iii) below.

(ii)In connection with his or her initial service, a Service Provider may be granted Options to purchase up to an additional 3 million Shares which will not count against the limit set forth in subsection (i) above.

(iii)The foregoing limitations will be adjusted proportionately in connection with any change in

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the Company's capitalization as described in Section 18.

(iv)If an Option is cancelled in the same Fiscal Year in which it was granted (other than in connection with a transaction described in Section 18), the cancelled Option will be counted against the limits set forth in subsections (i) and (ii) above. For this purpose, if the exercise price of an Option is reduced, the transaction will be treated as a cancellation of the Option and the grant of a new Option.

7.Term of Plan. Subject to Section 26 of the Plan, the Plan will become effective upon its adoption by the Board. It will continue in effect for a term of 10 years unless terminated earlier under Section 22 of the Plan.

8.Term of Option. The term of each Option will be 7 years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement. Moreover, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the term of the Incentive Stock Option will be 5 years from the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement.

9.Option Exercise Price and Consideration.

(a)Exercise Price. The per share exercise price for the Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option will be determined by the Administrator, subject to the following:

(i)In the case of an Incentive Stock Option

(A)granted to an Employee who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the per Share exercise price will be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

(B)granted to any Employee other than an Employee described in paragraph (A) immediately above, the per Share exercise price will be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

(ii)In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the per Share exercise price will be determined by the Administrator but will be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

(iii)Notwithstanding the foregoing, Options may be granted with a per Share exercise price of less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant pursuant to a transaction described in, and in a manner consistent with Section 424(a) of the Code.

(b)Waiting Period and Exercise Dates. At the time an Option is granted, the Administrator will fix the period within which the Option may be exercised and will determine any conditions which must be satisfied before the Option may be exercised.

(c)Form of Consideration. The Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method of payment. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Administrator will determine the acceptable form of consideration at the time of grant. Such consideration may consist entirely of:

(i)cash;

(ii)check;

(iii)other Shares which have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to which said Option will be exercised and provided that accepting such Shares, in the sole discretion of the Administrator, will not result in any adverse accounting consequences to the Company;

(iv)net issue exercise, whereby Participant surrenders an Option at the principal office of the Company (or such other office or agency as the Company may designate) together with a properly completed and executed exercise notice reflecting such election, in which event the Company will issue to the Participant that number of Shares computed using the following formula:

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X	=	Y (A - B)
		A

Where:

X =     The number of Shares to be issued to Participant;

Y = The number of Shares subject to the Option or, if only a portion of the Option is being exercised, the portion of the Option being cancelled (at the date of such calculation);

A =     The Fair Market Value of one Share (at the date of such calculation);

B = The exercise price per Share of the Option (as adjusted to the date of the calculation);

(v)consideration received by the Company under a cashless exercise program implemented by the Company in connection with the Plan;

(vi)a reduction in the amount of any Company liability to the Participant, including any liability attributable to the Participant's participation in any Company-sponsored deferred compensation program or arrangement;

(vii)any combination of the foregoing methods of payment; or

(viii)such other consideration and method of payment for the issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

10.Exercise of Option.

(a)Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder. Any Option granted hereunder will be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Award Agreement. An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

An Option will be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i) written or electronic notice of exercise (in accordance with the Award Agreement) from the person entitled to exercise the Option, and (ii) full payment for the Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised (together with any applicable tax withholdings). Full payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and permitted by the Award Agreement and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of an Option will be issued in the name of the Participant or, if requested by the Participant, in the name of the Participant and his or her spouse. Until the Shares are issued (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder will exist with respect to the Shares subject to any Option, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Company will issue (or cause to be issued) such Shares promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date the Shares are issued, except as provided in Section 18 of the Plan.

Exercising an Option in any manner will decrease the number of Shares thereafter available, both for purposes of the Plan and for sale under the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.

(b)Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, other than upon the Participant's death or Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for 3 months following the Participant's termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination, the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If, after termination, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified by the Administrator, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

(c)Disability of Participant. If a Participant ceases to be a Service Provider as a result of the Participant's Disability, the Participant may exercise his or her Option within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement to the extent the Option is vested on the date of termination (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Award Agreement). In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable

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for 12 months following the Participant's termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if on the date of termination, the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If, after termination, the Participant does not exercise his or her Option within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

(d)Death of Participant. If a Participant dies while a Service Provider, the Option may be exercised within such period of time as is specified in the Award Agreement (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant), by the Participant's estate or by a person who acquires the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of death. In the absence of a specified time in the Award Agreement, the Option will remain exercisable for 12 months following the Participant's termination. Unless otherwise provided by the Administrator, if at the time of death, the Participant is not vested as to his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unvested portion of the Option will immediately revert to the Plan. The Option may be exercised by the executor or administrator of the Participant's estate or, if none, by the person(s) entitled to exercise the Option under the Participant's will or the laws of descent or distribution. If the Option is not so exercised within the time specified herein, the Option will terminate, and the Shares covered by such Option will revert to the Plan.

(e)Buyout Provisions. Subject to Section 4(c), the Administrator may at any time offer to buy out for a payment in cash or Shares an Option previously granted based on such terms and conditions as the Administrator will establish and communicate to the Participant at the time that such offer is made.

11.Restricted Stock.

(a)Grant of Restricted Stock. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, the Administrator, at any time and from time to time, may grant Restricted Stock to Service Providers in such amounts as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, during any Fiscal Year no Service Provider will receive more than an aggregate of 3 million shares of Restricted Stock. Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation, in connection with his or her initial service, a Service Provider may be granted an aggregate of up to an additional 3 million shares of Restricted Stock.

(b)Restricted Stock Agreement. Each Award of Restricted Stock will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Period of Restriction, the number of Shares granted, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. Unless the Administrator determines otherwise, the Company as escrow agent will hold shares of Restricted Stock until the restrictions on such Restricted Stock has lapsed.

(c)Transferability. Except as provided in this Section 11, Restricted Stock may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated until the end of the applicable Period of Restriction.

(d)Other Restrictions. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may impose such other restrictions on Restricted Stock as it may deem advisable or appropriate.

(e)Removal of Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in this Section 11, Restricted Stock covered by each Restricted Stock grant made under the Plan will be released from escrow as soon as practicable after the last day of the Period of Restriction or at such other time as the Administrator may determine. The Administrator, in its discretion, may accelerate the time at which any restrictions will lapse or be removed.

(f)Voting Rights. During the Period of Restriction, Participants holding Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares, unless the Administrator determines otherwise.

(g)Dividends and Other Distributions. During the Period of Restriction, Service Providers holding Restricted Stock will be entitled to receive all dividends and other distributions paid with respect to such Shares unless otherwise provided in the Award Agreement. If any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, the Shares will be subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid.

(h)Return of Restricted Stock to Company. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, the Restricted Stock for which restrictions have not lapsed will revert to the Company and again will become available for grant under the Plan.

(i)Section 162(m) Performance Restrictions. For purposes of qualifying grants of Restricted Stock as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator, in its discretion, may set restrictions

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based upon the achievement of Performance Goals. The Performance Goals will be set by the Administrator on or before the Determination Date. In granting Restricted Stock which is intended to qualify under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator will follow any procedures determined by it from time to time to be necessary or appropriate to ensure qualification of the Award under Section 162(m) of the Code (e.g., in determining the Performance Goals).

12.Restricted Stock Units.

(a)Grant. Restricted Stock Units may be granted at any time as determined by the Administrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, during any Fiscal Year, no Service Provider will receive more than an aggregate of 3 million Restricted Stock Units. Notwithstanding the limitation in the previous sentence, in connection with his or her initial service, a Service Provider may be granted an aggregate of up to an additional 3 million Restricted Stock Units. Each Restricted Stock Unit grant will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine, including all terms, conditions, and restrictions related to the grant, the number of Restricted Stock Units and the form of payout, which, subject to Section 12(d), may be left to the discretion of the Administrator.

(b)Vesting Criteria and Other Terms. The Administrator will set vesting criteria (which may include performance objectives based upon the achievement of Company-wide, departmental or individual goals, Company performance relative to selected other companies, or any other basis determined by the Administrator) in its discretion, which, depending on the extent to which the criteria are met, will determine the number of Restricted Stock Units that will be paid out to the Participant. After the grant of Restricted Stock Units, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any restrictions for such Restricted Stock Units. Each Award of Restricted Stock Units will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the vesting criteria, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(c)Earning Restricted Stock Units. Upon meeting the applicable vesting criteria (including without limitation, achievement of any applicable performance objectives), the Participant will be entitled to receive a payout as specified in the Award Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time after the grant of Restricted Stock Units, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any vesting criteria that must be met to receive a payout.

(d)Form and Timing of Payment. Payment of earned Restricted Stock Units will be made as soon as practicable after the date(s) set forth in the Award Agreement. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Restricted Stock Units in cash, Shares or a combination thereof.

(e)Cancellation. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned Restricted Stock Units will be forfeited to the Company.

(f)Section 162(m) Performance Restrictions. For purposes of qualifying grants of Restricted Stock Units as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator, in its discretion, may set restrictions based upon the achievement of Performance Goals. In granting Restricted Stock Units which are intended to qualify under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator will follow any procedures determined by it from time to time to be necessary or appropriate to ensure qualification of the Award under Section 162(m) of the Code (e.g., in determining the Performance Goals). The Performance Goals will be set by the Administrator on or before the Determination Date.

13.Stock Appreciation Rights.

(a)Grant of Stock Appreciation Rights. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, a Stock Appreciation Right may be granted to Service Providers at any time as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion.

(b)Number of Shares. The Administrator will have complete discretion to determine the number of Stock Appreciation Rights granted to any Participant, provided that during any Fiscal Year, no Service Provider will be granted Stock Appreciation Rights covering more than 3 million Shares. Notwithstanding the limitation in the previous sentence, in connection with his or her initial service, a Service Provider may be granted Stock Appreciation Rights covering up to an additional 3 million Shares.

(c)Exercise Price and Other Terms. The Administrator, subject to the provisions of the Plan, will have complete discretion to determine the terms and conditions of Stock Appreciation Rights granted under the Plan; provided, however, that the exercise price will be not less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant.

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(d)Stock Appreciation Right Agreement. Each Stock Appreciation Right grant will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the Stock Appreciation Right, the conditions of exercise, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine.

(e)Expiration of Stock Appreciation Rights. A Stock Appreciation Right granted under the Plan will expire upon the date determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion, and set forth in the Award Agreement; provided, however, that the term will be no more than 7 years from the date of grant thereof. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rules of Section 10 will also apply to Stock Appreciation Rights.

(f)Payment of Stock Appreciation Right Amount. Upon exercise of a Stock Appreciation Right, a Participant will be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying:

(i)The difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over the exercise price of that Stock Appreciation Right; times

(ii)The number of Shares with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised.

At the discretion of the Administrator, the payment upon Stock Appreciation Right exercise may be in cash, in Shares of equivalent value, or in some combination thereof.

14.Performance Units and Performance Shares.

(a)Grant of Performance Units/Shares. Performance Units and Performance Shares may be granted to Service Providers at any time and from time to time, as will be determined by the Administrator, in its sole discretion. The Administrator will have complete discretion in determining the number of Performance Units and Performance Shares granted to each Participant, provided that during any Fiscal Year, (i) no Service Provider will receive Performance Units having an initial value greater than $15,000,000 and (ii) no Service Provider will receive more than 3 million Performance Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing limitation, in connection with his or her initial service, a Service Provider may be granted up to an additional 3 million Performance Shares.

(b)Value of Performance Units/Shares. Each Performance Unit will have an initial value that is established by the Administrator on or before the date of grant. Each Performance Share will have an initial value equal to the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant.

(c)Performance Objectives and Other Terms. The Administrator will set performance objectives or other vesting provisions (including, without limitation, continued status as a Service Provider) in its discretion that, depending on the extent to which they are met, will determine the number or value of Performance Units/Shares that will be paid out to the Service Providers. Each Award of Performance Units/Shares will be evidenced by an Award Agreement that will specify the Performance Period, and such other terms and conditions as the Administrator, in its sole discretion, will determine. The Administrator may set performance objectives based upon the achievement of Company-wide, divisional, or individual goals, applicable federal or state securities laws, or any other basis determined by the Administrator in its discretion.

(d)Earning of Performance Units/Shares. After the applicable Performance Period has ended, the holder of Performance Units/Shares will be entitled to receive a payout of the number of Performance Units/Shares earned by the Participant over the Performance Period, to be determined as a function of the extent to which the corresponding performance objectives or other vesting provisions have been achieved. After the grant of a Performance Unit/Share, the Administrator, in its sole discretion, may reduce or waive any performance objectives or other vesting provisions for such Performance Unit/Share.

(e)Form and Timing of Payment of Performance Units/Shares. Payment of earned Performance Units/Shares will be made as soon as practicable after the expiration of the applicable Performance Period. The Administrator, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Performance Units/Shares in the form of cash, in Shares (which have an aggregate Fair Market Value equal to the value of the earned Performance Units/Shares at the close of the applicable Performance Period) or in a combination thereof.

(f)Cancellation of Performance Units/Shares. On the date set forth in the Award Agreement, all unearned or unvested Performance Units/Shares will be forfeited to the Company, and again will be available for grant under the Plan.

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Shares as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator, in its discretion, may set restrictions based upon the achievement of Performance Goals. The Performance Goals will be set by the Administrator on or before the Determination Date. In granting Performance Units/Shares which are intended to qualify under Section 162(m) of the Code, the Administrator will follow any procedures determined by it from time to time to be necessary or appropriate to ensure qualification of the Award under Section 162(m) of the Code (e.g., in determining the Performance Goals).

15.Performance Goals.

(a)Performance Goals. The granting and/or vesting of Awards of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Performance Units and other incentives under the Plan may be made subject to the attainment of performance goals relating to one or more business criteria within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code and may provide for a targeted level or levels of achievement (“Performance Goals”) including: (i) Cash Position, (ii) Company Free Cash Flow, (iii) Earnings Per Share, (iv) EBITDA, (v) Gross Margin, (vi) Internal Rate of Return, (vii) Net Cash Provided by Operations, (viii) Net Income, (ix) Operating Cash Flow, (x) Operating Expenses, (xi) Operating Income, (xii) Profit Before Tax, (xiii) Return on Assets, (xiv) Return on Equity, (xv) Return on Gross Fixed Assets, (xvi) Return on Investment, (xvii) Return on Sales, (xviii) Revenue, (xix) Revenue Growth, and (xx) Total Stockholder Return. The Performance Goals may differ from Participant to Participant and from Award to Award. Any criteria used may be (i) measured in absolute terms, (ii) measured in terms of growth, (iii) compared to another company or companies, (iv) measured against the market as a whole and/or according to applicable market indices, (v) measured against the performance of the Company as a whole or a segment of the Company, (vi) measured on a pre-tax or post-tax basis (if applicable), and/or (vii) measured on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) or on the basis of non-GAAP metrics consistent with the Company's practices. Prior to the Determination Date, the Administrator will determine whether any significant element(s) will be included in or excluded from the calculation of any Performance Goal with respect to any Participant. Any Performance Goals may be used to measure the performance of the Company as a whole or a business unit of the Company and may be measured relative to a peer group or index. The Performance Goals may differ from Participant to Participant and from Award to Award. Prior to the Determination Date, the Administrator will determine whether any significant element(s) will be included in or excluded from the calculation of any Performance Goal with respect to any Participant. In all other respects, Performance Goals will be calculated in accordance with the Company's financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles, or under a methodology established by the Administrator prior to the issuance of an Award, which is consistently applied.

(b)Definitions. The following definitions will apply to the Performance Goals, as used herein:

(i)“Cash Position” means the Company's or a business unit's level of cash and cash equivalents.

(ii)“Company Free Cash Flow” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's Net Cash Provided by Operations less payments for property, plant, and equipment determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(iii)“Determination Date” means the latest possible date that will not jeopardize the qualification of an Award granted under the Plan as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code.

(iv)“Earnings Per Share” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's Net Income, divided by a weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive common equivalent shares deemed outstanding, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(v)“EBITDA” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(vi)“Gross Fixed Assets” means as to any Performance Period, the value of the Company's assets intended for ongoing use in business operations, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(vii)“Gross Margin” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's revenue less the cost of goods sold, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP

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basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(viii)“Internal Rate of Return” means as to any Performance Period, the annualized effective compounded return rate which can be earned on identified invested capital (i.e., the yield on the investment) with respect to the Company or business unit.

(ix)“Net Cash Provided by Operations” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's Net Income plus adjustments to reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operations, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(x)“Net Income” means as to any Performance Period, the income after taxes of the Company or a business unit for the Performance Period determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xi)“Operating Cash Flow” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's sum of Net Income plus depreciation and amortization less capital expenditures plus changes in working capital comprised of accounts receivable, inventories, other current assets, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses, product warranty, advance payments from customers and long-term accrued expenses, determined in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xii)“Operating Expenses” means the sum of the Company's or a business unit's research and development expenses and selling and general and administrative expenses during a Performance Period determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xiii)“Operating Income” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's income from operations determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xiv)“Performance Period” means a period of time as the Administrator will determine in its sole discretion.

(xv)“Profit Before Tax” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's net sales less all expenses (except for taxes, equity, and minority interest), determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xvi)“Return on Assets” means as to any Performance Period, the percentage equal to the Company's or a business unit's Operating Income before incentive compensation, divided by average net Company or business unit, as applicable, assets, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xvii)“Return on Equity” means as to any Performance Period, the percentage equal to the Company's or a business unit's Net Income divided by average stockholder's equity, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xviii)“Return on Gross Fixed Assets” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's annualized EBITDA divided by the total Gross Fixed Assets determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xix)“Return on Investment” means as to any Performance Period, the benefit (return) of an investment divided by the cost of the investment.

(xx)“Return on Sales” means as to any Performance Period, the percentage equal to the Company's or a business unit's Operating Income before incentive compensation, divided by the Company's or the business unit's, as applicable, revenue, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or on a non-GAAP basis consistent with the Company's practices.

(xxi)“Revenue” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business unit's net sales for the Performance Period, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

(xxii)“Revenue Growth” means as to any Performance Period, the Company's or a business

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unit's net sales for the Performance Period, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, compared to the net sales of the immediately preceding quarter.

(xxiii)“Total Stockholder Return” means the total return (change in share price plus reinvestment of any dividends) of a Share.

16.Leaves of Absence/Transfer Between Locations. Unless the Administrator provides otherwise, vesting of Awards granted hereunder will be suspended during any unpaid leave of absence or period of time for a transfer between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, or any Subsidiary. A Participant will not cease to be an Employee in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parent, or any Subsidiary. For purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed 3 months, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is guaranteed by statute or contract. If reemployment upon expiration of a leave of absence approved by the Company is not so guaranteed, then 6 months following the 1^st day of such leave, any Incentive Stock Option held by the Participant will cease to be treated as an Incentive Stock Option and will be treated for tax purposes as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

17.Transferability.

(a)Non-Transferability of Awards. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, an Award may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of the Participant, only by the Participant. If the Administrator makes an Award transferable, such Award will contain such additional terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate.

(b)Prohibition Against an Award Transfer Program. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, in no event will the Administrator have the right to determine and implement the terms and conditions of any Award Transfer Program without stockholder approval.

18.Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Dissolution, Change in Control.

(a)Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by the stockholders of the Company, the number of shares of Common Stock covered by each outstanding Award, and the number of shares of Common Stock which have been authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to which no Awards have yet been granted or which have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or expiration of an Award, as well as the price per share of Common Stock covered by each such outstanding Award, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common Stock resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination or reclassification of the Common Stock, repurchase, or exchange of Shares or other securities of the Company, or any other change in the corporate structure of the Company affecting the Shares occurs such that an adjustment is determined by the Board (in its sole discretion) to be appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of benefits of potential benefits to be made available under the Plan. Such adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive. Notwithstanding the preceding, the number of Shares subject to any Award will always be a whole number. Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of shares of Common Stock subject to an Award.

(b)Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Administrator will notify each Participant as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of such proposed transaction. In addition, the Administrator may provide that any Company repurchase option applicable to any Shares purchased upon exercise of an Award will lapse as to all such Shares or, with respect to Restricted Stock Units, all Shares will vest, provided the proposed dissolution or liquidation takes place at the time and in the manner contemplated. To the extent it has not been previously exercised, an Award will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed action.

(c)Change in Control. In the event of a merger or a Change in Control, each outstanding Award will be assumed or an equivalent option or right substituted by the successor corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation. In the event that the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the Award, the Participant will fully vest in and have the right to exercise all his or her outstanding Options and Stock Appreciation Rights, including Shares as to which it would not otherwise be vested or exercisable, all restrictions on Restricted Stock will lapse, all outstanding Restricted

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Stock Units will fully vest, and, with respect to Awards with performance-based vesting, all Performance Goals or other vesting criteria will be deemed achieved at 100% of target level and all other terms and conditions met unless otherwise expressly provided for in the Award Agreement. If an Award becomes fully vested and exercisable in lieu of assumption or substitution in the event of a merger or sale of assets, the Administrator will notify the Participant in writing or electronically that the Award will be fully vested and exercisable for a period of time determined by the Administrator, and the Award will terminate upon the expiration of such period. For the purposes of this paragraph, the Award will be considered assumed if, following the Change in Control, the Award confers the right to purchase or receive, for each Share subject to the Award immediately prior to the merger or sale of assets, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or property) received in the merger or sale of assets by holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares); provided, however, that if such consideration received in the Change in Control is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent, the Administrator may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of an Option or Stock Appreciation Right or upon the payout of a Restricted Stock Unit, Performance Unit or Performance Share, for each Share subject to such Award, to be solely common stock of the successor corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the Change in Control.

Notwithstanding anything in this Section 18(c) to the contrary, an Award that vests, is earned or paid-out upon the satisfaction of one or more Performance Goals will not be considered assumed if the Company or its successor modifies any of such Performance Goals without the Participant's consent; provided, however, a modification to such Performance Goals only to reflect the successor corporation's post-Change in Control corporate structure will not be deemed to invalidate an otherwise valid Award assumption.

19.Tax Withholding.

(a)Withholding Requirements. Prior to the delivery of any Shares or cash pursuant to an Award (or exercise thereof), the Company will have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require a Participant to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy federal, state, local, foreign or other taxes (including the Participant's FICA obligation) required to be withheld with respect to such Award (or exercise thereof).

(b)Withholding Arrangements. The Administrator, in its sole discretion and pursuant to such procedures as it may specify from time to time, may permit a Participant to satisfy such tax withholding obligation, in whole or in part by (without limitation) (a) paying cash, (b) electing to have the Company withhold otherwise deliverable cash or Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld, (c) delivering to the Company already-owned Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld, or (d) selling a sufficient number of Shares otherwise deliverable to the Participant through such means as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion (whether through a broker or otherwise) equal to the amount required to be withheld. The amount of the withholding requirement will be deemed to include any amount which the Administrator agrees may be withheld at the time the election is made, not to exceed the amount determined by using the maximum federal, state or local marginal income tax rates applicable to the Participant with respect to the Award on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined. The Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld or delivered will be determined as of the date that the taxes are required to be withheld.

20.No Effect on Employment or Service. Neither the Plan nor any Award will confer upon a Participant any right to continuing the Participant's relationship as a Service Provider with the Company, nor will the Plan or any Award interfere in any way with the Participant's right or the Company's right to terminate such relationship at any time, with or without cause, to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

21.Date of Grant. The date of grant of an Award will be, for all purposes, the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Award, or such other later date as is determined by the Administrator. Notice of the determination will be provided to each Participant within a reasonable time after the date of such grant.

22.Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

(a)Amendment and Termination. The Board may at any time amend, alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.

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(b)Stockholder Approval. The Company will obtain stockholder approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with Applicable Laws.

(c)Effect of Amendment or Termination. No amendment, alteration, suspension or termination of the Plan will impair the rights of any Participant, unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Participant and the Administrator, which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Participant and the Company. Termination of the Plan will not affect the Administrator's ability to exercise the powers granted to it hereunder with respect to Awards granted under the Plan prior to the date of such termination.

23.Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.

(a)Legal Compliance. Shares will not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Award unless the exercise of such Award and the issuance and delivery of such Shares will comply with Applicable Laws and will be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.

(b)Investment Representations. As a condition to the exercise of an Award, the Company may require the person exercising such Award to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required.

24.Inability to Obtain Authority. The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company's counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, will relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority will not have been obtained.

25.Reservation of Shares. The Company, during the term of this Plan, will at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as will be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.

26.Stockholder Approval. The Plan will be subject to approval by the stockholders of the Company within 12 months after the date the Plan is adopted. Such stockholder approval will be obtained in the manner and to the degree required under Applicable Laws.

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EX-10.3

Exhibit 10.3

3039 E CORNWALLIS RD

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC 27709-2195

February 21, 2012

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

130 Holger Way

San Jose, CA 95134-1376

Subject: Amendment #20 to Statement of Work #4903RL1112 (“SOW”) dated February 21, 2012

This Amendment #20 (“Amendment”) to Statement of Work # 4903RL1112 (“SOW”) adopts and incorporates by reference the terms and conditions of Goods Agreement # 4999RO0015 (“Agreement”) by and between Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (“Brocade”) and International Business Machines Corporation (“IBM”). The parties agree to amend the SOW as follows. All other terms and conditions in the Base Agreement and SOW shall remain in full force and effect.

1. Replace section 11.0 RESERVED of the SOW in its entirety with the following:

11.0Disaster Recovery Plan

Supplier shall maintain throughout the term of this SOW a formal disaster recovery plan which covers Supplier's ability to continue Product shipment and maintain contracted commitments in the event of a disaster.

2. Add “Product Unique Attachment 10” for “Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module” attached hereto to the end of Attachment #1 to the SOW immediately after the existing Product Unique Attachments.

3. Add “Product Unique Attachment 11” for “Brocade 16Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter” attached hereto to the end of Attachment #1 to the SOW immediately after the existing Product Unique Attachments.

4. Add “Product Unique Attachment 12” for “Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter” attached hereto to the end of Attachment #1 to the SOW immediately after the existing Product Unique Attachments.

5. Replace “Attachment 6, Product Part Numbers and Pricing” in its entirety with the attached “Attachment 6, Product Part Numbers and Pricing”.

The parties acknowledge that they have read this Amendment, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. Further, they agree that this Amendment and the subject Agreement are the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties, superseding all proposals or other prior agreements, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to this subject.

Except as specifically provided for in the foregoing provisions of this Amendment, the SOW shall continue in full force and effect. All capitalized terms defined in the Agreement which are used in this Amendment without further definition shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Agreement.

Please have your authorized representative indicate acceptance thereof by signing the Amendment and returning one copy to the attention of Cliff Yochelson. This amendment will be effective when signed by both parties.

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ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:			ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:
International Business Machines Corporation			Brocade Communications
By: /s/ Kristen Styers	2/29/2012	By: /s/ Andrew A. Vandeveld
IBM Signature Date			Brocade Communications Date
Kristen Styers			Andrew A. Vandeveld
Printed Name			Printed Name
Mgr. Networking			VP GSI
Title & Organization			Title & Organization
Address:  3039 Cornwallis Rd  RTP, NC 27709  USA			Address: 130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376 USA

ACCEPTED AND AGREED TO:

Brocade Communications Switzerland, SarL

By:

/s/ Albert Soto______________________

Authorized Signature Date

February 27, 2012

Type or Print Name

Alberto Soto

Vice President EMEA____________________

Title & Organization

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ATTACHMENT #1

PRODUCT UNIQUE ATTACHMENT #10, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2012

1.0PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Product is a Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module, Brocade 6547, based on Brocade ASIC technology designed with 48 total Fibre Channel ports, two (2) 1Gb Ethernet management ports (one internal and one external), and one (1) external RS232 serial management port. The 48 Fibre Channel ports consist of 20 external optical SFP+ ports and 28 internal serdes that connect through target servers via IBM's proprietary Flex midplane. The actual number of usable customer ports is dependent on specific product model and are activated/configurable via Brocade's Ports on Demand (POD) technology. Incorporated with all models is all Product code (e.g., Microcode and Programs), including licenses to the Fabric OS (FOS), and Enterprise Group Management software features, and any updates thereto delivered by Supplier.

The initial Product offerings are a 12-port Base model and a 24-port Enterprise model. The 12-port Base model ships with 12 active ports and Brocade's base Product code capabilities. The 24-port Enterprise model ships with 24 active ports, Brocade's base Product code capabilities, and Brocade's Advanced Fabric Service licenses (Fabric Watch, Advanced Performance Monitoring, ISL Trunking, Extended Fabrics, Adaptive Networking, and Server Application Optimization). A complete listing of Products, part numbers and prices are listed in Attachment #6, as updated from time to time.

1.1Additional Description of Products

Products must conform to the following specifications (including any subsequent revisions, as mutually agreed to between the parties), which are hereby incorporated by reference, and sold exclusively to IBM including providing supporting Services:

• Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module Product Requirements Document (“PRD”), filename “Brocade 16Gb ScSe for Beacon PRD 1.0.doc”, version 1.0 and any subsequent versions.

2.0BUYER REQUESTED PRODUCT CHANGES

The parties agree that part numbers, relevant descriptions, Prices, delivery terms, Lead Times and other Product specific terms not specifically addressed by this Agreement shall be determined pursuant to the following process: (i) Buyer will issue a RFQ and/or an EC request to Supplier for the affected Products, including relevant specifications and other requirements; (ii) Supplier shall respond to such RFQs and EC requests with a quote; (iii) If Buyer agrees to the Supplier quote, then Buyer will notify Supplier of its acceptance of such Supplier quote in writing or by the issuance of a revised WA and updates to Buyer's procurement internet portal. Such part numbers, relevant descriptions, Prices, delivery terms, Lead Times and other terms are incorporated herein by reference, and will not affect any of the other Products (not subject to change pursuant to this process) in any manner, unless a specific Product is identified in the RFQ and/or the EC as a replacement or change to an existing Product.

3.0PROPRIETARY OWNERSHIP

3.1Buyer Proprietary Ownership

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Buyer retains all rights it has to the technology contained in the Buyer Software packaging and testing for Update Express Support Packages (USXP) as specified in Modular and Blade Systems Building Block Software Integration Guide under Buyer Proprietary ownership.

3.2Seller's Proprietary Ownership

Except for the proprietary information provided by Buyer as listed in Section 3.1 above and any Buyer patents that may read on the implementation, Supplier retains all ownership rights it has in Products; this PUA transfers no ownership rights in Products to Buyer.

4.0PART NUMBER UNIQUE TERMS

4.1Product Price List and Description

See Attachment 6 to SOW #3, Consolidated Price List

4.2Product Unit Terms and Repair Pricing

See Attachment 6 to SOW #3, Consolidated Price List

4.3Warranty Period

The warranty period for the Product is [**] months from the date of shipment. For Product that ships with fibre channel optical transceivers or small form factor pluggables (SFPs), the SFP warranty is the same as the Product. For SFPs that are shipped separate from the equipment, the SFP warranty period is [**] months from the date of shipment. All other terms and conditions of SOW#3 Section 8.2 for warranty period apply to this PUA.

5.0WA FLEXIBILITY

Number of Days prior to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date	Increase of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)	Cancellation of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)	Rescheduling of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)
Less than 15 days	As mutually agreed upon	[**]	[**]
From 15 days to 30 days	[**]	[**]	[**]
From 30 days to 45 days	[**]	[**]	[**]
More than 45 days	[**]	[**]

While the above flexibility terms also apply to Pull Products, in the event the relevant Pull Profile has more favorable terms, then such more favorable terms shall take precedence.

6.0Supplier Product Withdrawal

Supplier will provide Buyer with [**] written notice of its intent to withdraw any Product (“End of Life” or “EOL”) prior to the last date of manufacture of a Product. Buyer shall provide to Supplier a non-binding forecast for Products and FRUs [**] from the receipt of Supplier's notice of End of Life. Buyer shall provide to Supplier a non-cancelable last-time buy WA for forecasted Products no later than [**] prior to the End of Life date (last date of manufacture or sales/distribution date). Such Product purchases must be scheduled to ship no later than the End of Life date.

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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However, Buyer shall provide to Supplier last-time buy purchase FRU forecast [**] prior to the End of Life date (last date of manufacture or sales/distribution date) and shall provide a non-cancelable WA for [**] of the total last time buy FRU forecast. Such purchases which may be rescheduled will be delivered upon Buyer's request during the [**] term. For delivery requests outside of the Notice Period or order requests after Buyer's last-time buy purchase has been placed, Supplier will review on a case-by-case basis Buyer's request(s).

7.0SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS

Supplier shall deliver products as specified in WA/PO for forecasted orders. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement (except force majeure), if due to a shortage Supplier is unable to deliver Products as specified, Supplier will notify Buyer of such inability to deliver Products along with an estimate of the duration of such shortage. If Supplier fails to correct such inability to supply Product or fails to develop a plan acceptable to Buyer, Buyer will have the right to cancel such POs or portions thereof by written notice. If Buyer cancels WA/PO, Buyer's only obligation is to pay for Products already delivered at the time of Buyer's cancellation notice.

8.0COMMUNICATIONS

All communications between parties will be carried out through the following designated coordinators. All notices required in writing under this Agreement will be made to the appropriate contact listed below at the following addresses and will be effective upon actual receipt. Notices may be transmitted electronically, by registered or certified mail, or courier. All notices, with the exception of legal notices, may also be provided by facsimile.

8.1Business Coordinators

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	Marketing Programs Director	Title	Global Commodity Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

8.2Technical Coordinators

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	Business Development	Title	Technical Project Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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8.3Legal Coordinators

All legal notices will be sent to the following addresses and will be deemed received (a) two (2) days after mailing if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or (b) on the date confirmation is received if sent by facsimile transmittal, to the party set forth below.

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	General Counsel, Legal Department	Title	Global Commodity Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
Fax	[**]	Fax (Fax notice shall be valid only when verbal confirmation of receipt is obtained.)
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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ATTACHMENT #1

PRODUCT UNIQUE ATTACHMENT #11, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2012

1.0PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Product is a Brocade 16Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter that offers two ports that can operate at 4/8/16Gb speeds. Incorporated with the model is all Product code (e.g., Microcode and Programs), including firmware, drivers and bootcode, and any updates thereto delivered by Supplier. A complete listing of Products, part numbers and prices are listed in Attachment #6, as updated from time to time.

1.1Additional Description of Products

Products must conform to the following specifications (including any subsequent revisions, as mutually agreed to between the parties), which are hereby incorporated by reference, and sold exclusively to IBM including providing supporting Services:

• Brocade 16Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter Product Requirements Document (“PRD”), filename “Brocade 16Gb FC Mezz Card for Beacon PRD 1.0.doc”, version 1.0 and any subsequent versions.

2.0BUYER REQUESTED PRODUCT CHANGES

The parties agree that part numbers, relevant descriptions, Prices, delivery terms, Lead Times and other Product specific terms not specifically addressed by this Agreement shall be determined pursuant to the following process: (i) Buyer will issue a RFQ and/or an EC request to Supplier for the affected Products, including relevant specifications and other requirements; (ii) Supplier shall respond to such RFQs and EC requests with a quote; (iii) If Buyer agrees to the Supplier quote, then Buyer will notify Supplier of its acceptance of such Supplier quote in writing or by the issuance of a revised WA and updates to Buyer's procurement internet portal. Such part numbers, relevant descriptions, Prices, delivery terms, Lead Times and other terms are incorporated herein by reference, and will not affect any of the other Products (not subject to change pursuant to this process) in any manner, unless a specific Product is identified in the RFQ and/or the EC as a replacement or change to an existing Product.

3.0PROPRIETARY OWNERSHIP

3.1Buyer Proprietary Ownership

Buyer retains all rights it has to the technology contained in the Buyer Software packaging and testing for Update Express Support Packages (USXP) as specified in Modular and Blade Systems Building Block Software Integration Guide under Buyer Proprietary ownership.

3.2Seller's Proprietary Ownership

Except for the proprietary information provided by Buyer as listed in Section 3.1 above and any Buyer patents that may read on the implementation, Supplier retains all ownership rights it has in Products; this PUA transfers no ownership rights in Products to Buyer.

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4.0PART NUMBER UNIQUE TERMS

4.1Product Price List and Description

See Attachment 6 to SOW #3, Consolidated Price List

4.2Product Unit Terms and Repair Pricing

See Attachment 6 to SOW #3, Consolidated Price List

5.0WA FLEXIBILITY

Number of Days prior to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date	Increase of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)	Cancellation of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)	Rescheduling of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)
Less than 15 days	As mutually agreed upon	[**]	[**]
From 15 days to 30 days	[**]	[**]	[**]
From 30 days to 45 days	[**]	[**]	[**]
More than 45 days	[**]	[**]

While the above flexibility terms also apply to Pull Products, in the event the relevant Pull Profile has more favorable terms, then such more favorable terms shall take precedence.

6.0Supplier Product WithdrawAL

Supplier will provide Buyer with [**] days' written notice of its intent to withdraw any Product (“End of Life” or “EOL”) prior to the last date of manufacture of a Product. Buyer shall provide to Supplier a non-binding forecast for Products and FRUs [**] days from the receipt of Supplier's notice of End of Life. Buyer shall provide to Supplier a non-cancelable last-time buy WA for forecasted Products no later than [**] days prior to the End of Life date (last date of manufacture or sales/distribution date). Such Product purchases must be scheduled to ship no later than the End of Life date. However, Buyer shall provide to Supplier last-time buy purchase FRU forecast [**] days prior to the End of Life date (last date of manufacture or sales/distribution date) and shall provide a non-cancelable WA for [**] of the total last time buy FRU forecast. Such purchases which may be rescheduled will be delivered upon Buyer's request during the [**] term. For delivery requests outside of the Notice Period or order requests after Buyer's last-time buy purchase has been placed, Supplier will review on a case-by-case basis Buyer's request(s).

7.0SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS

Supplier shall deliver products as specified in WA/PO for forecasted orders. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement (except force majeure), if due to a shortage Supplier is unable to deliver Products as specified, Supplier will notify Buyer of such inability to deliver Products along with an estimate of the duration of such shortage. If Supplier fails to correct such inability to supply Product or fails to develop a plan acceptable to Buyer, Buyer will have the right to cancel such POs or portions thereof by written notice. If Buyer cancels WA/PO, Buyer's only obligation is to pay for Products already delivered at the time of Buyer's cancellation notice.

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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8.0COMMUNICATIONS

All communications between parties will be carried out through the following designated coordinators. All notices required in writing under this Agreement will be made to the appropriate contact listed below at the following addresses and will be effective upon actual receipt. Notices may be transmitted electronically, by registered or certified mail, or courier. All notices, with the exception of legal notices, may also be provided by facsimile.

8.1Business Coordinators

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	Marketing Programs Director	Title	Global Commodity Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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8.2Technical Coordinators

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	Business Development	Title	Technical Project Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

8.3Legal Coordinators

All legal notices will be sent to the following addresses and will be deemed received (a) two (2) days after mailing if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or (b) on the date confirmation is received if sent by facsimile transmittal, to the party set forth below.

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	General Counsel, Legal Department	Title	Global Commodity Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
Fax	[**]	Fax (Fax notice shall be valid only when verbal confirmation of receipt is obtained.)
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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ATTACHMENT #1

PRODUCT UNIQUE ATTACHMENT #12, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 21, 2012

1.0PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Product is a Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter that offers two ports that can operate at 4/8/16Gb Fibre Channel speeds. This is offered as a single-port or dual-port model. Incorporated with the model is all Product code (e.g., Microcode and Programs), including firmware, drivers and bootcode, and any updates thereto delivered by Supplier. A complete listing of Products, part numbers and prices are listed in Attachment #6, as updated from time to time.

1.1Additional Description of Products

Products must conform to the following specifications (including any subsequent revisions, as mutually agreed to between the parties), which are hereby incorporated by reference, and sold exclusively to IBM including providing supporting Services:

• Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter Product Requirements Document (“PRD”), filename “Brocade 16Gb FC PCIe Card PRD v1.0 (Tuatara).doc”, version 1.0 and any subsequent versions.

2.0BUYER REQUESTED PRODUCT CHANGES

The parties agree that part numbers, relevant descriptions, Prices, delivery terms, Lead Times and other Product specific terms not specifically addressed by this Agreement shall be determined pursuant to the following process: (i) Buyer will issue a RFQ and/or an EC request to Supplier for the affected Products, including relevant specifications and other requirements; (ii) Supplier shall respond to such RFQs and EC requests with a quote; (iii) If Buyer agrees to the Supplier quote, then Buyer will notify Supplier of its acceptance of such Supplier quote in writing or by the issuance of a revised WA and updates to Buyer's procurement internet portal. Such part numbers, relevant descriptions, Prices, delivery terms, Lead Times and other terms are incorporated herein by reference, and will not affect any of the other Products (not subject to change pursuant to this process) in any manner, unless a specific Product is identified in the RFQ and/or the EC as a replacement or change to an existing Product.

3.0PROPRIETARY OWNERSHIP

3.1Buyer Proprietary Ownership

Buyer retains all rights it has to the technology contained in the Buyer Software packaging and testing for Update Express Support Packages (USXP) as specified in Modular and Blade Systems Building Block Software Integration Guide under Buyer Proprietary ownership.

3.2Seller's Proprietary Ownership

Except for the proprietary information provided by Buyer as listed in Section 3.1 above and any Buyer patents that may read on the implementation, Supplier retains all ownership rights it has in Products; this PUA transfers no ownership rights in Products to Buyer.

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4.0PART NUMBER UNIQUE TERMS

4.1Product Price List and Description

See Attachment 6 to SOW #3, Consolidated Price List

4.2Product Unit Terms and Repair Pricing

See Attachment 6 to SOW #3, Consolidated Price List

4.3Warranty Period

The warranty period for the Product is [**] months from the date of shipment. For Product that ships with fibre channel optical transceivers or small form factor pluggables (SFPs), the SFP warranty is the same as the Product. For SFPs that are shipped separate from the equipment, the SFP warranty period is [**] months from the date of shipment. All other terms and conditions of SOW#3 Section 8.2 for warranty period apply to this PUA.

5.0WA FLEXIBILITY

Number of Days prior to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date	Increase of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)	Cancellation of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)	Rescheduling of Product Quantity to a WA Scheduled Delivery Date (% of WA Quantity)
Less than 15 days	As mutually agreed upon	[**]	[**]
From 15 days to 30 days	[**]	[**]	[**]
From 30 days to 45 days	[**]	[**]	[**]
More than 45 days	[**]	[**]

While the above flexibility terms also apply to Pull Products, in the event the relevant Pull Profile has more favorable terms, then such more favorable terms shall take precedence.

6.0Supplier Product WithdrawAL

Supplier will provide Buyer with [**] days' written notice of its intent to withdraw any Product (“End of Life” or “EOL”) prior to the last date of manufacture of a Product. Buyer shall provide to Supplier a non-binding forecast for Products and FRUs [**] days from the receipt of Supplier's notice of End of Life. Buyer shall provide to Supplier a non-cancelable last-time buy WA for forecasted Products no later than [**] days prior to the End of Life date (last date of manufacture or sales/distribution date). Such Product purchases must be scheduled to ship no later than the End of Life date. However, Buyer shall provide to Supplier last-time buy purchase FRU forecast [**] days prior to the End of Life date (last date of manufacture or sales/distribution date) and shall provide a non-cancelable WA for [**] of the total last time buy FRU forecast. Such purchases which may be rescheduled will be delivered upon Buyer's request during the [**] term. For delivery requests outside of the Notice Period or order requests after Buyer's last-time buy purchase has been placed, Supplier will review on a case-by-case basis Buyer's request(s).

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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7.0SUPPLY OF PRODUCTS

Supplier shall deliver products as specified in WA/PO for forecasted orders. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement (except force majeure), if due to a shortage Supplier is unable to deliver Products as specified, Supplier will notify Buyer of such inability to deliver Products along with an estimate of the duration of such shortage. If Supplier fails to correct such inability to supply Product or fails to develop a plan acceptable to Buyer, Buyer will have the right to cancel such POs or portions thereof by written notice. If Buyer cancels WA/PO, Buyer's only obligation is to pay for Products already delivered at the time of Buyer's cancellation notice.

8.0COMMUNICATIONS

All communications between parties will be carried out through the following designated coordinators. All notices required in writing under this Agreement will be made to the appropriate contact listed below at the following addresses and will be effective upon actual receipt. Notices may be transmitted electronically, by registered or certified mail, or courier. All notices, with the exception of legal notices, may also be provided by facsimile.

8.1Business Coordinators

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	Marketing Programs Director	Title	Global Commodity Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

8.2Technical Coordinators

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	Business Development	Title	Technical Project Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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8.3Legal Coordinators

All legal notices will be sent to the following addresses and will be deemed received (a) two (2) days after mailing if sent by certified mail, return receipt requested or (b) on the date confirmation is received if sent by facsimile transmittal, to the party set forth below.

SUPPLIER	Brocade Communications Systems Inc.	BUYER	IBM
Name	[**]	Name	[**]
Title	General Counsel, Legal Department	Title	Global Commodity Manager
Address	130 Holger Way San Jose, CA 95134-1376	Address	3039 Cornwallis Road Raleigh, NC 27709-2195
Phone	[**]	Phone	[**]
Fax	[**]	Fax (Fax notice shall be valid only when verbal confirmation of receipt is obtained.)
E-mail	[**]	E-mail	[**]

[**] Certain information on this page has been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Confidential treatment has been requested with respect to the omitted portions

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ATTACHMENT 6

PRODUCT PART NUMBERS AND PRICING

(see following pages)

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Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

PRODUCT PRICE LIST AND DESCRIPTION

Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Fulfillment locations (if required) *	Product Description	Unit Price of Product	Ship group adder	Freight	**Software Maintenance	Direct Price (FCA)	Hub Price (DDU) DDU Incoterms 2000 = DAP Incoterms 2010
2GBit/sec Software Products (Refer to EOL section for Switch Module)
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2GBit/sec Software Products - Intel (Refer to EOL section for Switch Module)
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4GBit/sec Software & POD Products (Refer to EOL section for Switch Module)
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8GBit/sec Products (Brocade 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module)
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Fulfillment locations (if required) *	Product Description	Unit Price of Product	Ship group adder	Freight	**Software Maintenance	Direct Price (FCA)	Hub Price (DDU) DDU Incoterms 2000 = DAP Incoterms 2010
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16GBit/sec Products (Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module)
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FCoE Switch Module
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Product Description	Unit Price of Product	Ship group adder	Freight	**Software Maintenance	Direct Price (FCA)	Hub Price (DDU) DDU Incoterms 2000 = DAP Incoterms 2010
Brocade 4Gb FC Single & Dual port HBA for System x
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Brocade 8Gb FC Single & Dual port HBA for System x
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Brocade 16Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter
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Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
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Brocade 10Gb Dual-Port CNA FCoCEE Dual Port HBA for IBM System x
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Brocade 2-port Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Product Description	Unit Price of Product	Ship group adder	Freight	**Software Maintenance	Direct Price (FCA)	Hub Price (DDU) DDU Incoterms 2000 = DAP Incoterms 2010
4Gb TRANSCEIVERS
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8Gb TRANSCEIVERS
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16Gb TRANSCEIVERS
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10Gb TRANSCEIVERS
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

Buyer P/N	Supplier P/N	Description	TAT (In warranty or out of warranty repair)	Repair Price (USD)*
2GBit/sec Products (Brocade 2Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module) - END OF LIFE
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4GBit/sec Products (Brocade 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module) - END OF LIFE
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8GBit/sec Products (Brocade 8Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module)
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16GBit/sec Products (Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module)
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*Repair Price applies only to Products sent to Supplier for Repair, which are not covered by the warranties in the Agreement.

The following part numbers are to be used as replacements by Supplier when notified by Buyer that product has arrived "dead on arrival".

Buyer P/N	Supplier P/N	Description	Repair Price (USD)*
8GBit/sec Products (for DOA purposes ONLY - NOT orderable by buyer)
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Product Description	TAT (In warranty or out of warranty repair)	Repair Price (USD)*
Brocade 4Gb FC Single & Dual port HBA for System x *
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Brocade 8Gb FC Single & Dual port HBA for System x *
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Brocade 16Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter
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Brocade 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
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Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Product Description	TAT (In warranty or out of warranty repair	Repair Price (USD)*
Brocade 10Gb Dual-Port CNA FCoCEE Dual Port HBA for IBM System x*
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Brocade 2-port Converged Network Adapter (CFFh) for IBM BladeCenter
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* Products listed are replacement only as covered by the warranties in the agreement.

The following part numbers are to be used as replacements by Supplier when notified by Buyer that product has arrived "dead on arrival"

Buyer P/N	Supplier P/N	Description		Repair Price (USD)*
Brocade 16Gb Dual-Port Fibre Channel Mezzanine Adapter (for DOA purposes only - NOT orderable by buyer)
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Product Description	TAT (In warranty or out of warranty repair)	Repair Price (USD)*
4Gb TRANSCEIVERS
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

Base Agreement #4999RO0015

Statement of Work #4903RL1112

Amendment 20 - Attachment 6

DATE: February 23, 2012 FINAL

PRODUCT PRICE LIST AND DESCRIPTION - END OF LIFE PRODUCTS ONLY

Buyer Part Number	Supplier Part Number *	Fulfillment locations (if required) *	Product Description	Unit Price of Product	Ship group adder	Freight	**Software Maintenance	Direct Price (FCA)	Hub Price (DDU)
2GBit/sec Products (Brocade 2Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module) - END OF LIFE
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2GBit/sec Products (Brocade 2Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module / INTEL) - END OF LIFE
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4GBit/sec Products (Brocade 4Gb Fibre Channel Switch Module) - END OF LIFE
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Amendment 20                                             IBM Brocade Confidential

EX-10.4

Exhibit 10.4

3039 E CORNWALLIS RD

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK NC 27709-2195

February 29, 2012

Mr. Mike Harrison

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

130 Holger Way

San Jose, CA 95134-1376

Subject: Amendment 44 to SOW #1 of the IBM/Brocade Goods Agreement ROC-P-68

This letter (the “Amendment”) serves as Amendment Number 44 to SOW #1, including all amendments thereto (“SOW#1”) of the Goods Agreement ROC-P-68 (the “Agreement”), which the parties hereto do mutually agree to amend as follows

1. Exhibit A of the SOW#1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Exhibit A attached hereto.

2. The effective date of this Amendment shall be the date on the top of this Amendment (the “Effective Date”).

The parties acknowledge that they have read this Amendment, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions. All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Goods Agreement or the SOW #1. All other terms and conditions of the Goods Agreement and SOW#1 that are unaffected by the revisions set forth in this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect. Further, the parties agree that this Amendment and the Goods Agreement and SOW#1 are the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between the parties, superseding all proposals or other prior agreement, oral or written, and all other communications between the parties relating to this subject.

Accepted and Agreed To:	Accepted and Agreed To:
International Business Machines Corporation	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
By:  /s/ Kristen Styers3/25/12	By: /s/ Andrew A. Vandeveld2/29/12
Authorized Signature                 Date	Authorized Signature               Date
Kristen Styers	Andrew A. Vandeveld
Type or Print Name	Type or Print Name
Mgr. Networking	GSI VP
Title & Organization	Title & Organization
Address:	Address:         130 Holger Way
	San Jose, California 95134-1376

Amendment 44 to SOW 1 Page 1 of 19

Brocade Confidential Information

Accepted and Agreed To:

Brocade Communications Switzerland, SarL

/s/ Alberto Soto

Authorized Signature Date 3/01/12

 Alberto Soto

Type or Print Name

Vice President EMEA

Title & Organization

Amendment 44 to SOW 1 Page 2 of 19

Brocade Confidential Information

AMENDMENT #44 TO SOW-1

EXHIBIT A

DATE: March 05, 2012 - FINAL

Supplier Part Number		Buyer Part Number				- M	- U
Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
1Gbit/sec Switch Products and Software
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SW2400 & SW2800
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2Gbit/sec Switch Products and Software
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Brocade Confidential Information

AMENDMENT #44 TO SOW-1

EXHIBIT A

DATE: March 05, 2012 - FINAL

Supplier Part Number		Buyer Part Number				- M	- U
Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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SW325x & SW385x
SW3252	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]		[**]
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SW3854	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]		[**]
SW3854	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]	[**]		[**]
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4Gbit/sec Switch Products and Software
SW210x
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SW4100
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Brocade Confidential Information

AMENDMENT #44 TO SOW-1

EXHIBIT A

DATE: March 05, 2012 - FINAL

Supplier Part Number		Buyer Part Number				- M	- U
Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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BROCADE 5000
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SW7500
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BROCADE 7500E
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8Gbit/sec Switch Products and Software
BROCADE 300
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	BROCADE 300 BUNDLED WITH SFP'S
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	BROCADE 300 FRU's
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	BROCADE 300 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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BROCADE 5100
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	BROCADE 5100 BUNDLED WITH SFP'S
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	BROCADE 5100 FRU's
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	BROCADE 5100 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
BROCADE 5300
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	BROCADE 5300 BUNDLED WITH SFP'S
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	BROCADE 5300 FRU's
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	BROCADE 5300 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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FCoE Switch Products and Software
BROCADE 8000
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	BROCADE 8000 - MAINTENANCE RENEWALS
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BROCADE 8000 (CEE Only)
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	BROCADE 8000 - MAINTENANCE RENEWALS
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	BROCADE 8000 - ACCESSORIES
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	BROCADE 8000 FRU's
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
	BROCADE 8000 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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BROCADE 8000 CEE Only (Accessories, FRU's, Optional Software)
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	BROCADE 8000 CEE Only FRU's
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EXTENSION PRODUCTS
BROCADE 7800 Extension Switch
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	BROCADE 7800 MAINTENANCE RENEWALS
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	BROCADE 7800 FRU's
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	BROCADE 7800 OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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ENCRYPTION PRODUCTS
BROCADE ENCRYPTION SWITCH (IBM 2498-E32)
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	BROCADE ENCRYPTION SWITCH (IBM 2498-E32) MAINTENANCE RENEWALS
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BROCADE FS8-18 ENCRYPTION BLADE
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	BROCADE ENCRYPTION SWITCH AND FS8-18 ENCRYPTION BLADE FRU's
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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	BROCADE ENCRYPTION PRODUCTS - OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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MULTI-PROTOCOL ROUTER
SW7420
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DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE
SW12000
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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SW24000				[**]	[**]
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SW48000
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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BROCADE DCX (DATA CENTER BACKBONE)
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	DCX BLADE - BUNDLED WITH SFP'S
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	DCX - OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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	DCX - FRU's
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BROCADE DCX-4S
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	BROCADE DCX-4S MAINTENANCE RENEWALS
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	BROCADE DCX-4S - ACCESSORIES
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	BROCADE DCX-4S - FRU's
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	BROCADE DCX-4S - OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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BROCADE FX8-24 DCX EXTENSION BLADE
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	BROCADE FX8-24 DCX EXTENSION BLADE - FRU's
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	BROCADE FX8-24 DCX EXTENSION BLADE - OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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BROCADE FCoE 10-24 DCX Blade
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FABRIC MANAGER
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16Gbit/sec Switch Products
BROCADE 6510 Switch [**]
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	BROCADE 6510 Switch [**] MAINTENANCE RENEWALS
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	BROCADE 6510 Switch [**] ACCESSORIES & FRU's
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	BROCADE 6510 Switch [**] OPTIONAL SOFTWARE
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BROCADE 6505 Switch [**]
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	BROCADE 6505 Switch ([**]) ACCESSORIES
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Unit Price	**Software Maintenance (included in unit price of product)	Non Defect Based SW Technical Support & SW Upgrades - [**] Year  (included in unit price of product)	Out of Warranty Pricing
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Supplier Part Number		Buyer Part Number
Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Description	Out of Warranty
DIRECTOR PRODUCTS (part numbers for DCX RMA purposes only)
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Product Description	Software Maintenance Fee per Unit (annualized)
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Brocade Model	Brocade P/N	IBM Model or FC #	IBM PN / NUMA-Q PN	Product Description	Software Maintenance Fee per Unit (annualized)
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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Michael Klayko, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 28, 2012 of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 1, 2012

/s/ Michael Klayko

Michael Klayko

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Daniel W. Fairfax, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 28, 2012 of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: June 1, 2012

/s/ Daniel W. Fairfax

Daniel W. Fairfax

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Michael Klayko, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for the fiscal quarter ended April 28, 2012 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Date: June 1, 2012

By:	/s/ Michael Klayko
	Michael Klayko
	Chief Executive Officer

I, Daniel W. Fairfax, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. for the fiscal quarter ended April 28, 2012 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Date: June 1, 2012

By:	/s/ Daniel W. Fairfax
	Daniel W. Fairfax
	Chief Financial Officer

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill Activity By Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning Balance	$ 1,676,799
Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance	(45,832)
Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance	1,630,967
Goodwill, Tax and other adjustments	(5,036)	[1]
Goodwill, Gross, Ending Balance	1,671,763
Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance	(45,832)
Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance	1,625,931
Data Storage products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning Balance	176,968
Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance	0
Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance	176,968
Goodwill, Tax and other adjustments	(8)	[1]
Goodwill, Gross, Ending Balance	176,960
Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance	0
Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance	176,960
Ethernet products
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning Balance	1,344,415
Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance	(45,832)
Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance	1,298,583
Goodwill, Tax and other adjustments	(5,028)	[1]
Goodwill, Gross, Ending Balance	1,339,387
Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance	(45,832)
Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance	1,293,555
Global Services
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Gross, Beginning Balance	155,416
Accumulated impairment losses, Beginning Balance	0
Goodwill, Net, Beginning Balance	155,416
Goodwill, Tax and other adjustments	0	[1]
Goodwill, Gross, Ending Balance	155,416
Accumulated impairment losses, Ending Balance	0
Goodwill, Net, Ending Balance	$ 155,416

[1] The goodwill adjustments during the six months ended April 28, 2012 were primarily a result of tax benefits from the exercise of stock awards of acquired companies.

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Commitments And Contingencies (Loss Contingency Narrative) (Details)	6 Months Ended						0 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012 Enterasys [Member] patents	May 21, 2010 Enterasys [Member] patents	Aug. 28, 2007 Enterasys [Member] patents	Jun. 21, 2005 Enterasys [Member] patents	Apr. 28, 2012 A10 Networks [Member] patents	Sep. 09, 2011 A10 Networks [Member] patents	Apr. 12, 2012 Proxy Statement Stockholder Litigation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Period of postponement of proposal vote							7 days
Number of alleged patents infringed and seeking injunctive relief				6		2
Number of patents filed for reexamination			5
Number of patent claims determined invalid and received final rejections			2
Number Of Remaining Patents Undergoing Reexamination	3
Number of patents dropped from the litigation, previously appealed		2			1
Number of patents remaining at issue in the litigation	4

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Liabilities Associated With Facilities Lease Losses (Schedule Of Facilities Lease Loss Reserve) (Details) (Facility Closing [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Facilities Lease Losses Reserve, Beginning Balance	$ 3,952
Cash payments on facilities leases	(955)
Facilities Lease Losses Reserve, Ending Balance	$ 2,997

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Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Consolidated Statement Of Income) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 543,439	$ 548,364	$ 1,104,081	$ 1,094,120
Intercompany revenues	0	0	0	0
Total net revenues	543,439	548,364	1,104,081	1,094,120
Cost of revenues	206,357	219,755	422,230	444,628
Intercompany cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Total cost of revenues	206,357	219,755	422,230	444,628
Gross margin	337,082	328,609	681,851	649,492
Operating expenses	285,313	282,412	560,663	560,891
Intercompany operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	285,313	282,412	560,663	560,891
Income from operations	51,769	46,197	121,188	88,601
Other income (expense)	(13,181)	(20,729)	(27,223)	(41,932)
Income before income tax benefit	38,588	25,468	93,965	46,669
Income tax provision (benefit)	(708)	(611)	(3,915)	(6,328)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	39,296	26,079	97,880	52,997
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	352,760	321,440	692,904	648,360
Intercompany revenues	13,947	29,958	24,607	60,976
Total net revenues	366,707	351,398	717,511	709,336
Cost of revenues	141,052	137,612	272,188	277,349
Intercompany cost of revenues	(6,792)	6,909	(15,166)	13,084
Total cost of revenues	134,260	144,521	257,022	290,433
Gross margin	232,447	206,877	460,489	418,903
Operating expenses	216,870	219,252	415,125	432,134
Intercompany operating expenses	(30,169)	(35,607)	(66,925)	(77,793)
Total operating expenses	186,701	183,645	348,200	354,341
Income from operations	45,746	23,232	112,289	64,562
Other income (expense)	(12,915)	(20,112)	(23,197)	(41,297)
Income before income tax benefit	32,831	3,120	89,092	23,265
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,565)	(2,888)	(8,122)	(10,648)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,900	20,071	666	19,084
Net income (loss)	39,296	26,079	97,880	52,997
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	1,250	7,417	2,739	14,881
Intercompany revenues	0	427	0	1,204
Total net revenues	1,250	7,844	2,739	16,085
Cost of revenues	10,852	22,552	27,988	43,207
Intercompany cost of revenues	0	0	0	0
Total cost of revenues	10,852	22,552	27,988	43,207
Gross margin	(9,602)	(14,708)	(25,249)	(27,122)
Operating expenses	15,162	12,591	30,489	28,820
Intercompany operating expenses	(6,539)	(6,472)	(12,561)	(12,853)
Total operating expenses	8,623	6,119	17,928	15,967
Income from operations	(18,225)	(20,827)	(43,177)	(43,089)
Other income (expense)	(111)	312	(106)	(426)
Income before income tax benefit	(18,336)	(20,515)	(43,283)	(43,515)
Income tax provision (benefit)	0	11		11
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	(18,336)	(20,526)	(43,283)	(43,526)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	189,429	219,507	408,438	430,879
Intercompany revenues	7,349	7,598	14,069	15,310
Total net revenues	196,778	227,105	422,507	446,189
Cost of revenues	51,546	55,917	116,924	116,801
Intercompany cost of revenues	28,088	31,074	53,842	64,406
Total cost of revenues	79,634	86,991	170,766	181,207
Gross margin	117,144	140,114	251,741	264,982
Operating expenses	56,188	54,243	120,179	107,208
Intercompany operating expenses	36,708	42,079	79,486	90,646
Total operating expenses	92,896	96,322	199,665	197,854
Income from operations	24,248	43,792	52,076	67,128
Other income (expense)	(155)	(929)	(3,920)	(209)
Income before income tax benefit	24,093	42,863	48,156	66,919
Income tax provision (benefit)	1,857	2,266	4,207	4,309
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	0	0	0	0
Net income (loss)	22,236	40,597	43,949	62,610
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenues	0	0	0	0
Intercompany revenues	(21,296)	(37,983)	(38,676)	(77,490)
Total net revenues	(21,296)	(37,983)	(38,676)	(77,490)
Cost of revenues	2,907	3,674	5,130	7,271
Intercompany cost of revenues	(21,296)	(37,983)	(38,676)	(77,490)
Total cost of revenues	(18,389)	(34,309)	(33,546)	(70,219)
Gross margin	(2,907)	(3,674)	(5,130)	(7,271)
Operating expenses	(2,907)	(3,674)	(5,130)	(7,271)
Intercompany operating expenses	0	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	(2,907)	(3,674)	(5,130)	(7,271)
Income from operations	0	0	0	0
Other income (expense)	0	0	0	0
Income before income tax benefit	0	0	0	0
Income tax provision (benefit)	0	0	0	0
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	(3,900)	(20,071)	(666)	(19,084)
Net income (loss)	$ (3,900)	$ (20,071)	$ (666)	$ (19,084)

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Commitments And Contingencies (Gain Contingency Narrative) (Details) (Details) (A10 Networks [Member])	Oct. 29, 2010 patents
A10 Networks [Member]
Gain Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of alleged patents infringed and seeking injunctive relief	13

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Balance Sheet Details (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012 years parcels acre	Apr. 30, 2011
Balance Sheet Details [Abstract]
Option to purchase unimproved parcel in years			4
Number of parcels of land potentially owned if option exercised			4
Number of acres			4
Fixed price for land purchase option	$ 26,000,000		$ 26,000,000
Depreciation expense	$ 21,969,000	$ 22,222,000	$ 42,991,000	$ 44,087,000

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included In Line Items Of Consolidated Statements Of Operations

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	4,596	$	4,167	$	8,971	$	7,027
Research and development	5,603		5,111		10,631		9,394
Sales and marketing	10,687		9,619		20,463		18,411
General and administrative	2,972		3,633		5,612		7,604
Total stock-based compensation	$	23,858	$	22,530	$	45,677	$	42,436

Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Grant Type

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Stock options, including variable options	$	455	$	1,553	$	730	$	2,648
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units (“RSUs”)	19,650		13,510		36,721		25,383
Employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”)	3,753		7,467		8,226		14,405
Total stock-based compensation	$	23,858	$	22,530	$	45,677	$	42,436

Stock-Based Compensation, Unrecognized Compensation Expense And Weighted-Average Period

	Unrecognized Compensation Expense		Weighted- Average Period (in years)
Stock options	$	1,358	0.74
RSUs	$	76,046	1.72
ESPP	$	5,448	0.82

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity

	Six Months Ended			Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	Granted (in  thousands)	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value		Granted (in  thousands)	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value
Stock options	160	$	2.39	243	$	2.23
RSUs	1,491	$	5.60	3,763	$	5.33

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the six months ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 was $19.8 million and $28.5 million, respectively.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Maximum derivative instrument maturity period			1 year
Foreign Currency Transaction [Abstract]
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	$ (0.2)	$ 0.3	$ (1.4)	$ 0.5
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Prepaid Expense And Other Current Asset
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gross unrealized gain positions	0.7		0.7
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Other Non-Current Liabilities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gross unrealized loss positions	(0.1)		(0.1)
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Gross unrealized loss positions	$ (3.3)		$ (3.3)

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Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 267,319	$ 231,941
Purchases of short-term investments	0	(38)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments	0	20
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	35
Purchases of property and equipment	(38,269)	(50,575)
Net cash used in investing activities	(38,234)	(50,593)
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(120,000)	(98,640)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(920)	(868)
Common stock repurchases	(25,066)	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,261	47,388
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	1,332	(877)
Net cash used in financing activities	(97,393)	(52,997)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	(1,555)	1,227
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	130,137	129,578
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	414,202	333,984
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	544,339	463,562
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	215,395	147,352
Purchases of short-term investments		0
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments		0
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	35
Purchases of property and equipment	(32,841)	(44,897)
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,806)	(44,897)
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(120,000)	(98,640)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(920)	(868)
Common stock repurchases	(25,066)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,261	47,388
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	1,332	(1,044)
Net cash used in financing activities	(97,393)	(53,164)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	85,196	49,291
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	101,366	23,455
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	186,562	72,746
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,260	3,067
Purchases of short-term investments		(38)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments		20
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	0
Purchases of property and equipment	0	(18)
Net cash used in investing activities	0	(36)
Payment of principal related to the term loan	0	0
Payment of principal related to capital leases	0	0
Common stock repurchases	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	1,260	3,031
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	1,528	6,907
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	2,788	9,938
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	50,664	81,522
Purchases of short-term investments		0
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments		0
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	0
Purchases of property and equipment	(5,428)	(5,660)
Net cash used in investing activities	(5,428)	(5,660)
Payment of principal related to the term loan	0	0
Payment of principal related to capital leases	0	0
Common stock repurchases	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	0	167
Net cash used in financing activities	0	167
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	(1,555)	1,227
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	43,681	77,256
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	311,308	303,622
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	354,989	380,878
Consolidation, Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by operating activities	0	0
Purchases of short-term investments		0
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments		0
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	0
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Payment of principal related to the term loan	0	0
Payment of principal related to capital leases	0	0
Common stock repurchases	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	0	0
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	0	0
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 0	$ 0

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives

A majority of the Company’s revenue, expense and capital purchasing activities is transacted in U.S. dollars. However, the Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in conducting business globally in numerous currencies, of which the most significant to its operations for the six months endedApril 28, 2012 were the Chinese yuan, the euro, the Japanese yen, the Indian rupee, the British pound, the Singapore dollar and the Swiss franc. The Company is primarily exposed to foreign currency fluctuations related to operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Company has established a foreign currency risk management program to protect against fluctuations in the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This program reduces, but does not always entirely eliminate, the impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements. The Company’s foreign currency risk management program includes foreign currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilizes foreign currency forward and option contracts to hedge exposures to the variability in the U.S. dollar equivalent of anticipated non-U.S. dollar-denominated cash flows. These instruments generally have a maturity of less than one year. For these derivatives, the Company reports the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity and reclassifies it into earnings in the same period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings.

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Borrowings (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended			3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012 Senior Secured Notes	Oct. 29, 2011 Senior Secured Notes	Jan. 20, 2010 Senior Secured Notes	Apr. 28, 2012 Senior Secured 2018 Notes	Jan. 20, 2010 Senior Secured 2018 Notes	Apr. 28, 2012 Senior Secured 2020 Notes	Jan. 20, 2010 Senior Secured 2020 Notes	Apr. 28, 2012 Term Loan Facility	Oct. 31, 2008 Term Loan Facility	Oct. 31, 2008 Revolving Credit Facility	Oct. 31, 2008 Swing Line Loan Subfacility	Oct. 31, 2008 Letter Of Credit Subfacility
Debt Instrument
Principal amount of Senior Secured Notes			$ 600.0		$ 300.0		$ 300.0
Fair value of senior secured notes	646	626
Redemption price, percentage of face value				100.00%		100.00%
Redemption amount of notes, percentage of principal amount	35.00%
Repurchase price of notes in case of change in control, percentage of face value	101.00%
Repurchase price of notes in case of sale of assets, percentage of face value	100.00%
Term of loan									5 years	5 years
Senior secured credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity									1,100	125	25	25
Repayment Towards Principal Of Term Loan								120.0
Voluntary prepayments of term loan								$ 104.9

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
2012 (remaining six months)	$ 50,899
2013	93,109
2014	16,156
Total	$ 160,164

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Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Abstract]

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

The following is the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.		Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	186,562	$	3,585		$	354,989	$	—		$	545,136
Accounts receivable, net	146,108		(1,696		)	73,425		—			217,837
Inventories	59,350		—			22,201		—			81,551
Intercompany receivables	—		453,449			—		(453,449		)	—
Other current assets	100,360		696			11,529		1,706			114,291
Total current assets	492,380		456,034			462,144		(451,743		)	958,815
Property and equipment, net	454,602		54,667			17,957		—			527,226
Investment in subsidiaries	1,283,055		—			—		(1,283,055		)	—
Other non-current assets	1,490,192		535,525			1,254		—			2,026,971
Total assets	$	3,720,229	$	1,046,226		$	481,355	$	(1,734,798	)	$	3,513,012
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	85,280	$	363		$	17,056	$	—		$	102,699
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330		—			—		—			17,330
Intercompany payables	406,451		—			46,998		(453,449		)	—
Other current liabilities	292,135		13,823			125,441		1,706			433,105
Total current liabilities	801,196		14,186			189,495		(451,743		)	553,134
Long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365		—			—		—			652,365
Other non-current liabilities	91,242		216			40,629		—			132,087
Total liabilities	1,544,803		14,402			230,124		(451,743		)	1,337,586
Total stockholders’ equity	2,175,426		1,031,824			251,231		(1,283,055		)	2,175,426
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,720,229	$	1,046,226		$	481,355	$	(1,734,798	)	$	3,513,012

The following is the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 29, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.		Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	101,367	$	2,301		$	311,308	$	—		$	414,976
Accounts receivable, net	157,839		(2,149		)	93,451		—			249,141
Inventories	50,000		—			24,172		—			74,172
Intercompany receivables	—		446,455			—		(446,455		)	—
Other current assets	87,495		805			15,609		2,003			105,912
Total current assets	396,701		447,412			444,540		(444,452		)	844,201
Property and equipment, net	460,347		55,594			16,443		—			532,384
Investment in subsidiaries	1,285,356		—			—		(1,285,356		)	—
Other non-current assets	1,506,086		590,318			1,319		—			2,097,723
Total assets	$	3,648,490	$	1,093,324		$	462,302	$	(1,729,808	)	$	3,474,308
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	85,700	$	376		$	23,395	$	—		$	109,471
Current portion of long-term debt	40,539		—			—		—			40,539
Intercompany payables	377,228		—			69,227		(446,455		)	—
Other current liabilities	276,982		17,261			119,731		2,003			415,977
Total current liabilities	780,449		17,637			212,353		(444,452		)	565,987
Long-term debt, net of current portion	748,904		—			—		—			748,904
Other non-current liabilities	104,999		580			39,700		—			145,279
Total liabilities	1,634,352		18,217			252,053		(444,452		)	1,460,170
Total stockholders’ equity	2,014,138		1,075,107			210,249		(1,285,356		)	2,014,138
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,648,490	$	1,093,324		$	462,302	$	(1,729,808	)	$	3,474,308

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Income

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	352,760		$	1,250		$	189,429		$	—		$	543,439
Intercompany revenues	13,947			—			7,349			(21,296		)	—
Total net revenues	366,707			1,250			196,778			(21,296		)	543,439
Cost of revenues	141,052			10,852			51,546			2,907			206,357
Intercompany cost of revenues	(6,792		)	—			28,088			(21,296		)	—
Total cost of revenues	134,260			10,852			79,634			(18,389		)	206,357
Gross margin (loss)	232,447			(9,602		)	117,144			(2,907		)	337,082
Operating expenses	216,870			15,162			56,188			(2,907		)	285,313
Intercompany operating expenses	(30,169		)	(6,539		)	36,708			—			—
Total operating expenses	186,701			8,623			92,896			(2,907		)	285,313
Income (loss) from operations	45,746			(18,225		)	24,248			—			51,769
Other income (expense)	(12,915		)	(111		)	(155		)	—			(13,181		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	32,831			(18,336		)	24,093			—			38,588
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,565		)	—			1,857			—			(708		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,900			—			—			(3,900		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	39,296		$	(18,336	)	$	22,236		$	(3,900	)	$	39,296

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	321,440		$	7,417		$	219,507		$	—		$	548,364
Intercompany revenues	29,958			427			7,598			(37,983		)	—
Total net revenues	351,398			7,844			227,105			(37,983		)	548,364
Cost of revenues	137,612			22,552			55,917			3,674			219,755
Intercompany cost of revenues	6,909			—			31,074			(37,983		)	—
Total cost of revenues	144,521			22,552			86,991			(34,309		)	219,755
Gross margin (loss)	206,877			(14,708		)	140,114			(3,674		)	328,609
Operating expenses	219,252			12,591			54,243			(3,674		)	282,412
Intercompany operating expenses	(35,607		)	(6,472		)	42,079			—			—
Total operating expenses	183,645			6,119			96,322			(3,674		)	282,412
Income (loss) from operations	23,232			(20,827		)	43,792			—			46,197
Other income (expense)	(20,112		)	312			(929		)	—			(20,729		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,120			(20,515		)	42,863			—			25,468
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,888		)	11			2,266			—			(611		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	20,071			—			—			(20,071		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	26,079		$	(20,526	)	$	40,597		$	(20,071	)	$	26,079

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	692,904		$	2,739		$	408,438		$	—		$	1,104,081
Intercompany revenues	24,607			—			14,069			(38,676		)	—
Total net revenues	717,511			2,739			422,507			(38,676		)	1,104,081
Cost of revenues	272,188			27,988			116,924			5,130			422,230
Intercompany cost of revenues	(15,166		)	—			53,842			(38,676		)	—
Total cost of revenues	257,022			27,988			170,766			(33,546		)	422,230
Gross margin (loss)	460,489			(25,249		)	251,741			(5,130		)	681,851
Operating expenses	415,125			30,489			120,179			(5,130		)	560,663
Intercompany operating expenses	(66,925		)	(12,561		)	79,486			—			—
Total operating expenses	348,200			17,928			199,665			(5,130		)	560,663
Income (loss) from operations	112,289			(43,177		)	52,076			—			121,188
Other income (expense)	(23,197		)	(106		)	(3,920		)	—			(27,223		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	89,092			(43,283		)	48,156			—			93,965
Income tax provision (benefit)	(8,122		)				4,207			—			(3,915		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	666			—			—			(666		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	97,880		$	(43,283	)	$	43,949		$	(666	)	$	97,880

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	648,360		$	14,881		$	430,879		$	—		$	1,094,120
Intercompany revenues	60,976			1,204			15,310			(77,490		)	—
Total net revenues	709,336			16,085			446,189			(77,490		)	1,094,120
Cost of revenues	277,349			43,207			116,801			7,271			444,628
Intercompany cost of revenues	13,084			—			64,406			(77,490		)	—
Total cost of revenues	290,433			43,207			181,207			(70,219		)	444,628
Gross margin (loss)	418,903			(27,122		)	264,982			(7,271		)	649,492
Operating expenses	432,134			28,820			107,208			(7,271		)	560,891
Intercompany operating expenses	(77,793		)	(12,853		)	90,646			—			—
Total operating expenses	354,341			15,967			197,854			(7,271		)	560,891
Income (loss) from operations	64,562			(43,089		)	67,128			—			88,601
Other income (expense)	(41,297		)	(426		)	(209		)	—			(41,932		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	23,265			(43,515		)	66,919			—			46,669
Income tax provision (benefit)	(10,648		)	11			4,309			—			(6,328		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	19,084			—			—			(19,084		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	52,997		$	(43,526	)	$	62,610		$	(19,084	)	$	52,997

Schedule Of Condensed Consolidated Statement Of Cash Flows

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Total
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	215,395		$	1,260	$	50,664		$	—	$	267,319
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	35			—		—			—		35
Purchases of property and equipment	(32,841		)	—		(5,428		)	—		(38,269		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,806		)	—		(5,428		)	—		(38,234		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(120,000		)	—		—			—		(120,000		)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(920		)	—		—			—		(920		)
Common stock repurchases	(25,066		)	—		—			—		(25,066		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,261			—		—			—		47,261
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,332			—		—			—		1,332
Net cash used in financing activities	(97,393		)	—		—			—		(97,393		)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	—			—		(1,555		)	—		(1,555		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	85,196			1,260		43,681			—		130,137
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	101,366			1,528		311,308			—		414,202
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	186,562		$	2,788	$	354,989		$	—	$	544,339

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Total
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	147,352		$	3,067		$	81,522		$	—	$	231,941
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	—			(38		)	—			—		(38		)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments	—			20			—			—		20
Purchases of property and equipment	(44,897		)	(18		)	(5,660		)	—		(50,575		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(44,897		)	(36		)	(5,660		)	—		(50,593		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(98,640		)	—			—			—		(98,640		)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(868		)	—			—			—		(868		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,388			—			—			—		47,388
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	(1,044		)	—			167			—		(877		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(53,164		)	—			167			—		(52,997		)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			1,227			—		1,227
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	49,291			3,031			77,256			—		129,578
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	23,455			6,907			303,622			—		333,984
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	72,746		$	9,938		$	380,878		$	—	$	463,562

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Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Accrued Liability For Estimated Future Warranty Costs) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Product Warranty Activity
Beginning balance	$ 11,298	$ 5,980
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period	4,640	3,502
Warranty claims paid and used during the period	(536)	(618)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period	(1,040)	(991)
Ending balance	$ 14,362	$ 7,873

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Comprehensive Income (Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income	$ 39,296	$ 26,079	$ 97,880	$ 52,997
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	1,486	1,967	(1,359)	(865)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	84	1,350	(1,476)	1,204
Total comprehensive income	$ 40,866	$ 29,396	$ 95,045	$ 53,336

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Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation, Unrecognized Compensation Expense And Weighted-Average Period) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012 years
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 1,358
Weighted-Average Period (in years)	0.74
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	76,046
Weighted-Average Period (in years)	1.72
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$ 5,448
Weighted-Average Period (in years)	0.82

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Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Money market funds	$ 238,958	[1]	$ 138,959	[1]
Corporate bonds	797		774
Derivative assets	742		1,368
Total assets measured at fair value	240,497		141,101
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	3,436		1,790
Total liabilities measured at fair value	3,436		1,790
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Instruments (Level 1) [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Money market funds	238,958	[1]	138,959	[1]
Corporate bonds	0		0
Derivative assets	0		0
Total assets measured at fair value	238,958		138,959
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	0		0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	0		0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Money market funds	0	[1]	0	[1]
Corporate bonds	797		774
Derivative assets	742		1,368
Total assets measured at fair value	1,539		2,142
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	3,436		1,790
Total liabilities measured at fair value	3,436		1,790
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Money market funds	0	[1]	0	[1]
Corporate bonds	0		0
Derivative assets	0		0
Total assets measured at fair value	0		0
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative liabilities	0		0
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$ 0		$ 0

[1] Money market funds are reported within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Balance Sheet Details

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Balance Sheet Details [Abstract]

Balance Sheet Details

Balance Sheet Details

The following table provides details of selected balance sheet items (in thousands):

	April 28, 2012		October 29, 2011
Inventories:
Raw materials	$	22,282	$	25,535
Finished goods	59,269		48,637
Total	$	81,551	$	74,172

	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011
Property and equipment, net:
Computer equipment and software	$	55,835		$	55,175
Engineering and other equipment	385,017			357,827
Furniture and fixtures (1)	30,098			29,195
Leasehold improvements	25,695			23,793
Land and building (2)	384,666			384,666
Subtotal	881,311			850,656
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (3)	(354,085		)	(318,272		)
Total	$	527,226		$	532,384

(1)     Furniture and fixtures include the following amounts under leases as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011 (in thousands):

	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011
Cost	$	10,613		$	10,613
Accumulated depreciation	(2,889		)	(2,131		)
Total	$	7,724		$	8,482

(2)    In connection with the purchase of the property located in San Jose, California, the Company obtained a four-year option to purchase a fourth unimproved approximate four acre parcel for a fixed price of approximately $26.0 million as well as a right of first offer to purchase this parcel. The option needed to be exercised no less than six months before the option expiration date on May 22, 2012. As of April 28, 2012, the Company retained the right of first offer, however, the Company elected to not exercise the option and it terminated in November 2011.

(3)    The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Depreciation expense	$	21,969	$	22,222	$	42,991	$	44,087

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Stock-Based Compensation (Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Activity) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock options, Granted	160	243
Stock options, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$ 2.39	$ 2.23
Stock options, Exercises in Period, Total Intrinsic Value	$ 19.8	$ 28.5
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
RSUs, Granted	1,491	3,763
RSUs, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (dollars per share)	$ 5.60	$ 5.33

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Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Inventory) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, Raw Materials	$ 22,282	$ 25,535
Inventory, Finished Goods	59,269	48,637
Inventory, Net	$ 81,551	$ 74,172

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Liabilities Associated With Facilities Lease Losses (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Facilities Lease Loss Reserve

	Lease Loss Reserve
Reserve balance at October 29, 2011	$	3,952
Cash payments on facilities leases	(955		)
Reserve balance at April 28, 2012	$	2,997

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Balance as of April 28, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant  Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market funds (1)	$	238,958	$	238,958	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	797		—		797		—
Derivative assets	742		—		742		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	240,497	$	238,958	$	1,539	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	3,436	$	—	$	3,436	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	3,436	$	—	$	3,436	$	—

(1) Money market funds are reported within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 29, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Balance as of October 29, 2011		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant  Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market funds (1)	$	138,959	$	138,959	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	774		—		774		—
Derivative assets	1,368		—		1,368		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	141,101	$	138,959	$	2,142	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	1,790	$	—	$	1,790	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	1,790	$	—	$	1,790	$	—

(1) Money market funds are reported within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Net Gains (Losses) Related To The Effective Portion Of Foreign Currency Derivatives) (Details) (Foreign Exchange Contract, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net gains (losses) related to the effective portion of foreign currency derivatives	$ (1,809)	$ 1,856	$ (3,307)	$ 2,525
Cost of revenues
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net gains (losses) related to the effective portion of foreign currency derivatives	(217)	186	(412)	286
Research and development
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net gains (losses) related to the effective portion of foreign currency derivatives	(181)	186	(346)	186
Sales and marketing
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net gains (losses) related to the effective portion of foreign currency derivatives	(1,321)	1,354	(2,384)	1,923
General and administrative
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Net gains (losses) related to the effective portion of foreign currency derivatives	$ (90)	$ 130	$ (165)	$ 130

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Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012		Oct. 29, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 881,311		$ 850,656
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(354,085)	[1]	(318,272)	[1]
Total property and equipment, net	527,226		532,384
Computer equipment and software
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	55,835		55,175
Engineering and other equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	385,017		357,827
Furniture and fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	30,098	[2]	29,195	[2]
Leasehold improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	25,695		23,793
Land and building
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Type [Abstract]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 384,666	[3]	$ 384,666	[3]

[1] The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended April 28, 2012 April 30, 2011 April 28, 2012 April 30, 2011Depreciation expense$21,969 $22,222 $42,991 $44,087

[2] Furniture and fixtures include the following amounts under leases as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011 (in thousands): April 28, 2012 October 29, 2011Cost$10,613 $10,613Accumulated depreciation(2,889) (2,131)Total$7,724 $8,482

[3] In connection with the purchase of the property located in San Jose, California, the Company obtained a four-year option to purchase a fourth unimproved approximate four acre parcel for a fixed price of approximately $26.0 million as well as a right of first offer to purchase this parcel. The option needed to be exercised no less than six months before the option expiration date on May 22, 2012. As of April 28, 2012, the Company retained the right of first offer, however, the Company elected to not exercise the option and it terminated in November 2011.

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Borrowings (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments

					April 28, 2012				October 29, 2011
	Maturity	Stated Annual Interest Rate			Amount		Effective Interest Rate		Amount		Effective Interest Rate
Senior Secured Notes:
2018 Notes	2018		6.625	%	$	300,000	7.05	%	$	300,000	7.05	%
2020 Notes	2020		6.875	%	300,000		7.26	%	300,000		7.26	%
Senior Secured Credit Facility:
Term loan	2014	LIBOR+	2.25	%	70,000		6.48	%	190,000		4.41	%
Capital lease obligations	2015		5.80	%	5,863		5.80	%	6,782		5.80	%
Total long-term debt					675,863				796,782
Less:
Unamortized discount					6,168				7,339
Current portion of long-term debt					17,330				40,539
Total long-term debt, net of current portion					$	652,365			$	748,904

Schedule Of Debt Maturities

Fiscal Year	Estimated Future Maturities
2012 (remaining six months)	$	9,180
2013	18,448
2014	47,389
2015	846
2016	—
Thereafter	600,000
Total	$	675,863

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Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Accrued Liability For Estimated Future Warranty Costs

	Accrued Warranty
	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Beginning balance	$	11,298		$	5,980
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period	4,640			3,502
Warranty claims paid and used during the period	(536		)	(618		)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period	(1,040		)	(991		)
Ending balance	$	14,362		$	7,873

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill And Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes goodwill activity by reportable segment for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Data Storage Products			Ethernet Products			Global Services		Total
Balance at October 29, 2011
Goodwill	$	176,968		$	1,344,415		$	155,416	$	1,676,799
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(45,832		)	—		(45,832		)
	176,968			1,298,583			155,416		1,630,967
Tax and other adjustments during the six months ended April 28, 2012 (1)	(8		)	(5,028		)	—		(5,036		)
Balance at April 28, 2012
Goodwill	176,960			1,339,387			155,416		1,671,763
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(45,832		)	—		(45,832		)
	$	176,960		$	1,293,555		$	155,416	$	1,625,931

(1) The goodwill adjustments during the six months ended April 28, 2012 were primarily a result of tax benefits from the exercise of stock awards of acquired companies.

The Company conducts its goodwill impairment test annually, as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter, or whenever events or changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount. For the annual goodwill impairment test, the Company uses the income approach, the market approach, or a combination thereof, to determine each reporting unit’s fair value. The income approach provides an estimate of fair value based on discounted expected future cash flows (“DCF”). The market approach provides an estimate of fair value using various prices or market multiples applied to the reporting unit’s operating results and then applying an appropriate control premium. During the fiscal year 2012 annual goodwill impairment test, the Company used a combination of approaches to estimate each reporting unit’s fair value. The Company believed that at the time of impairment testing performed in second fiscal quarter of 2012, the income approach and the market approach were equally representative of a reporting unit’s fair value.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset requires judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company based its fair value estimates on assumptions it believes to be reasonable, but inherently uncertain. Estimates and assumptions with respect to the determination of the fair value of its reporting units using the income approach include, among other inputs:

• The Company’s operating forecasts;

• Revenue growth rates; and

• Risk-commensurate discount rates and costs of capital.

The Company’s estimates of revenues and costs are based on historical data, various internal estimates and a variety of external sources, and are developed as part of our regular long-range planning process. The control premium used in market or combined approaches is determined by considering control premiums offered as part of the acquisitions that have occurred in the reporting units’ comparable market segments. Based on the results of the annual goodwill impairment analysis performed during the second fiscal quarter of 2012, the Company determined that no impairment needed to be recorded.

Intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated remaining useful lives, unless the Company has determined these lives to be indefinite. The following tables present details of the Company’s intangible assets (in thousands, except for weighted-average remaining useful life):

April 28, 2012	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)
Trade name	$	10,441	$	10,430	$	11	$	0.67
Core/developed technology	337,858		270,658		67,200		1.46
Customer relationships	352,581		259,628		92,953		1.52
Total intangible assets	$	700,880	$	540,716	$	160,164	$	1.50
October 29, 2011	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)
Trade name	$	10,441	$	10,422	$	19	$	1.17
Core/developed technology	337,858		245,855		92,003		2.04
Customer relationships	352,581		229,906		122,675		2.12
Total intangible assets	$	700,880	$	486,183	$	214,697	$	2.08

The following table presents the amortization of intangible assets included on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	10,713	$	14,466	$	24,803	$	28,933
Operating expenses	14,737		15,023		29,730		31,213
Total	$	25,450	$	29,489	$	54,533	$	60,146

The following table presents the estimated future amortization of intangible assets as of April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

Fiscal Year	Estimated Future Amortization
2012 (remaining six months)	$	50,899
2013	93,109
2014	16,156
Total	$	160,164

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Net Gains (Losses) Related To The Effective Portion Of Foreign Currency Derivatives

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	(217	)	$	186	$	(412	)	$	286
Research and development	(181		)	186		(346		)	186
Sales and marketing	(1,321		)	1,354		(2,384		)	1,923
General and administrative	(90		)	130		(165		)	130
Total	$	(1,809	)	$	1,856	$	(3,307	)	$	2,525

Schedule Of Total Gross Notional Amounts, Presented By Currency

	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments				Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
In United States Dollars	As of April 28, 2012		As of October 29, 2011		As of April 28, 2012		As of October 29, 2011
Euro	$	38,313	$	57,935	$	—	$	—
British pound	19,258		25,282		—		—
Indian rupee	17,862		—		—		—
Singapore dollar	12,162		16,136		—		—
Japanese yen	11,797		17,957		—		—
Swiss franc	9,407		13,060		3,998		5,012
Total	$	108,799	$	130,370	$	3,998	$	5,012

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Company's Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012 years	Oct. 29, 2011 years
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	$ 700,880	$ 700,880
Accumulated Amortization	540,716	486,183
Net Carrying Value	160,164	214,697
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)	1.50	2.08
Trade Name [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	10,441	10,441
Accumulated Amortization	10,430	10,422
Net Carrying Value	11	19
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)	0.67	1.17
Core/Developed Technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	337,858	337,858
Accumulated Amortization	270,658	245,855
Net Carrying Value	67,200	92,003
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)	1.46	2.04
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Value	352,581	352,581
Accumulated Amortization	259,628	229,906
Net Carrying Value	$ 92,953	$ 122,675
Weighted-Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)	1.52	2.12

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Commitments And Contingencies (Purchase Commitment Narrative) (Details) (Details) (Inventory Purchase Commitment, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012
Inventory Purchase Commitment
Purchase Commitment, Excluding Long-term Commitment [Line Items]
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Minimum Amount Committed	$ 218.7
Purchase Commitment, Recognized Loss	$ 4.4

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Subsequent Event (Details) (Repurchase of Equity, Common Stock, USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	May 16, 2012	Jun. 01, 2012
Repurchase of Equity | Common Stock
Subsequent Event
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 500.0
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	623.9
Treasury Stock, Shares, Retired		8.7
Treasury Stock, Retired, Cost Method, Amount		$ 45.1
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$ 5.18

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Net revenues
Product	$ 456,104	$ 457,495	$ 932,406	$ 914,524
Service	87,335	90,869	171,675	179,596
Total net revenues	543,439	548,364	1,104,081	1,094,120
Cost of revenues
Product	164,177	171,075	339,584	348,691
Service	42,180	48,680	82,646	95,937
Total cost of revenues	206,357	219,755	422,230	444,628
Gross margin	337,082	328,609	681,851	649,492
Operating expenses:
Research and development	92,931	91,941	182,250	183,349
Sales and marketing	158,855	156,979	311,543	309,646
General and administrative	18,790	18,469	37,140	36,559
Legal fees associated with indemnification obligations and other related costs, net	0	0	0	124
Amortization of intangible assets	14,737	15,023	29,730	31,213
Total operating expenses	285,313	282,412	560,663	560,891
Income from operations	51,769	46,197	121,188	88,601
Interest expense	(12,729)	(20,745)	(25,775)	(42,291)
Interest and other income (loss), net	(452)	16	(1,448)	359
Income before income tax benefit	38,588	25,468	93,965	46,669
Income tax benefit	(708)	(611)	(3,915)	(6,328)
Net income (loss)	$ 39,296	$ 26,079	$ 97,880	$ 52,997
Net income per share - basic (dollars per share)	$ 0.09	$ 0.06	$ 0.22	$ 0.11
Net income per share - diluted (dollars per share)	$ 0.08	$ 0.05	$ 0.21	$ 0.11
Shares used in per share calculation - basic	457,541	473,209	455,017	469,158
Shares used in per share calculation - diluted	476,848	501,511	472,793	496,338

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Balance Sheet Details (Schedule of Capital Leased Assets) (Details) (Furniture and Fixtures [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Capital Leases, Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Net [Abstract]
Cost	$ 10,613	$ 10,613
Accumulated depreciation	(2,889)	(2,131)
Total	$ 7,724	$ 8,482

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Basis Of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (“Brocade” or the “Company”) has prepared the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The October 29, 2011 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2011.

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of the Company's management, reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year or any other future period.

The Company's fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending on the last Saturday in October. Fiscal year 2012 is a 52-week fiscal year, and the second quarter of 2012 was a 13-week quarter. Fiscal year 2011 was a 52-week year, and the second quarter of 2011 was a 13-week quarter.

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Brocade and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, sales allowances and programs, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, purchase price allocations, warranty obligations, inventory valuation and purchase commitments, restructuring costs, commissions, facilities lease losses, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, litigation, income taxes and investments. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included In Line Items Of Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Total stock-based compensation	$ 23,858	$ 22,530	$ 45,677	$ 42,436
Cost of revenues
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Total stock-based compensation	4,596	4,167	8,971	7,027
Research and development
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Total stock-based compensation	5,603	5,111	10,631	9,394
Sales and marketing
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Total stock-based compensation	10,687	9,619	20,463	18,411
General and administrative
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Total stock-based compensation	$ 2,972	$ 3,633	$ 5,612	$ 7,604

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Net Income Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule Of Calculation Of Basic And Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Basic net income per share
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880	$	52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Basic net income per share	$	0.09	$	0.06	$	0.22	$	0.11
Diluted net income per share
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880	$	52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of stock options	9,112		15,967		9,501		16,168
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of other share based awards	10,195		12,335		8,275		11,012
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share	476,848		501,511		472,793		496,338
Diluted net income per share	$	0.08	$	0.05	$	0.21	$	0.11
Antidilutive potential common shares in the form of (1)
Stock options	14,750		18,630		17,284		21,556
Other share based awards	108		403		592		771

(1) These amounts are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share.

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Segment Information Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012 segments
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	4
Number of reportable segments, individually reported	2
Number of operating segments, combined to reporting segment	2

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Basis Of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Fiscal Period Policy

The Company's fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending on the last Saturday in October. Fiscal year 2012 is a 52-week fiscal year, and the second quarter of 2012 was a 13-week quarter. Fiscal year 2011 was a 52-week year, and the second quarter of 2011 was a 13-week quarter.

Consolidation Policy

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Brocade and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, sales allowances and programs, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, purchase price allocations, warranty obligations, inventory valuation and purchase commitments, restructuring costs, commissions, facilities lease losses, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, litigation, income taxes and investments. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

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Comprehensive Income (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]

Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880		$	52,997
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	1,486		1,967		(1,359		)	(865		)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	84		1,350		(1,476		)	1,204
Total comprehensive income	$	40,866	$	29,396	$	95,045		$	53,336

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Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Fair Value Transfer Policy

During the six months ended April 28, 2012, the Company had no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy of its assets measured at fair value.

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Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Jan. 20, 2010 Senior Secured Notes
Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Abstract]
Description of Guarantees Given by Parent Company	The Company's obligations under the senior secured notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). Each of the Subsidiary Guarantors is 100% owned by the Company and all guarantees are joint and several. The senior secured notes are not guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and all of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Pursuant to the terms of the senior secured notes, the guarantees are full and unconditional, but are subject to release under the following circumstances: - upon the sale of the subsidiary or all or substantially all of its assets; - upon the discharge of the guarantees under the credit facility or other debt provided that the credit facility has been paid in full and the applicable series of senior secured notes have an investment grade rating from both Standard & Poor's and Moody's; - upon designation of the subsidiary as an “unrestricted subsidiary” under the applicable Indenture; - upon the merger, consolidation or liquidation of the subsidiary into another subsidiary guarantor; and - upon legal or covenant defeasance or the discharge of the Company's obligations under the applicable indenture. Because the guarantees are subject to release under the above described circumstances, they would not be deemed “full and unconditional” for purposes of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. However, as these circumstances are customary, the Company concluded that it may rely on Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, as the other requirements of Rule 3-10 have been met.
Debt Instrument
Aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes		$ 600.0

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies for the six months endedApril 28, 2012 as compared to the significant accounting policies disclosed in Brocade’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2011.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

There have been no new accounting pronouncements during the six months endedApril 28, 2012, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements disclosed in Brocade’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 29, 2011, that are expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosure requirements.

Concentrations

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are primarily maintained at five major financial institutions. Deposits held with banks may be redeemed upon demand and may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits.

A majority of the Company’s accounts receivable balance is derived from sales to original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) partners in the computer storage and server industry. As of April 28, 2012, three customers accounted for 20%, 12% and 11%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, for a combined total of 43% of total accounts receivable. As of October 29, 2011, two customers accounted for 16% and 14%, respectively, of total accounts receivable, for a combined total of 30% of total accounts receivable. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral on accounts receivable balances. The Company has established reserves for credit losses, sales allowances, and other allowances.

For the three months ended April 28, 2012, four customers accounted for 20%, 15%, 13% and 10%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenues for a combined total of 58% of total net revenues. For the three months ended April 30, 2011, four customers accounted for 15%, 14%, 13% and 11%, respectively, of the Company’s total net revenues for a combined total of 53% of total net revenues.

The Company currently relies on single and limited sources for multiple key components used in the manufacture of its products. Additionally, the Company relies on multiple contract manufacturers (“CMs”) for the manufacturing of its products. Although the Company uses standard parts and components for its products where possible, the Company’s CMs currently purchase, on the Company's behalf, several key product components from single or limited supplier sources.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 544,339	$ 414,202
Short-term investments	797	774
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	545,136	414,976
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,144 and $1,388 at April 28,2012 and October 29, 2011, respectively	217,837	249,141
Inventories	81,551	74,172
Deferred tax assets	62,014	53,604
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	52,277	52,308
Total current assets	958,815	844,201
Property and equipment, net	527,226	532,384
Goodwill	1,625,931	1,630,967
Intangible assets, net	160,164	214,697
Non-current deferred tax assets	200,535	210,028
Other assets	40,341	42,031
Total assets	3,513,012	3,474,308
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	102,699	109,471
Accrued employee compensation	129,901	118,298
Deferred revenue	207,084	201,421
Current liabilities associated with facilities lease losses	875	1,456
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330	40,539
Other accrued liabilities	95,245	94,802
Total current liabilities	553,134	565,987
Long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365	748,904
Non-current liabilities associated with facilities lease losses	2,122	2,496
Non-current deferred revenue	71,018	69,024
Non-current income tax liability	48,772	63,593
Other non-current liabilities	10,175	10,166
Total liabilities	1,337,586	1,460,170
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 800,000 shares authorized:
Issued and outstanding: 457,753 and 448,022 shares at April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011, respectively	458	448
Additional paid-in capital	2,051,063	1,984,830
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(14,831)	(11,996)
Retained earnings	138,736	40,856
Total stockholders' equity	2,175,426	2,014,138
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 3,513,012	$ 3,474,308

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Segment Information

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Currently, the CODM is the Chief Executive Officer.

Brocade is organized into four operating segments. Two of the operating segments, Data Storage Products and Global Services are individually reportable segments. The other two operating segments, Ethernet Switching & Internet Protocol (“IP”) Routing and Application Delivery Products (“ADP”), combine to form a third reportable segment: Ethernet Products. These segments are organized principally by product category.

Financial decisions and the allocation of resources are based on the information from the Company’s internal management reporting system. The Company does not track its assets by operating segments. The majority of the Company’s assets as of April 28, 2012 were attributable to its United States operations.

Summarized financial information by reportable segment for the three and six months ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011, based on the internal management reporting system, is as follows (in thousands):

	Data Storage Products		Ethernet Products		Global Services		Total
Three months ended April 28, 2012
Net revenues	$	342,922	$	113,182	$	87,335	$	543,439
Cost of revenues	90,357		73,820		42,180		206,357
Gross margin	$	252,565	$	39,362	$	45,155	$	337,082
Three months ended April 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	328,836	$	128,659	$	90,869	$	548,364
Cost of revenues	97,831		73,244		48,680		219,755
Gross margin	$	231,005	$	55,415	$	42,189	$	328,609
Six months ended April 28, 2012
Net revenues	$	695,794	$	236,612	$	171,675	$	1,104,081
Cost of revenues	186,195		153,389		82,646		422,230
Gross margin	$	509,599	$	83,223	$	89,029	$	681,851
Six months ended April 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	659,739	$	254,785	$	179,596	$	1,094,120
Cost of revenues	198,303		150,388		95,937		444,628
Gross margin	$	461,436	$	104,397	$	83,659	$	649,492

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Document And Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	May 25, 2012
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001009626
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-27
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Apr. 28, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		450,066,045

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Net Income Per Share

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Net Income Per Share

Net Income per Share

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Basic net income per share
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880	$	52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Basic net income per share	$	0.09	$	0.06	$	0.22	$	0.11
Diluted net income per share
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880	$	52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of stock options	9,112		15,967		9,501		16,168
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of other share based awards	10,195		12,335		8,275		11,012
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share	476,848		501,511		472,793		496,338
Diluted net income per share	$	0.08	$	0.05	$	0.21	$	0.11
Antidilutive potential common shares in the form of (1)
Stock options	14,750		18,630		17,284		21,556
Other share based awards	108		403		592		771

(1) These amounts are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowances	$ 1,144	$ 1,388
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000	5,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	800,000	800,000
Common stock, shares issued	457,753	448,022
Common stock, shares outstanding	457,753	448,022

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Borrowings

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings

Borrowings

The following table provides details of the Company's long-term debt (in thousands):

					April 28, 2012				October 29, 2011
	Maturity	Stated Annual Interest Rate			Amount		Effective Interest Rate		Amount		Effective Interest Rate
Senior Secured Notes:
2018 Notes	2018		6.625	%	$	300,000	7.05	%	$	300,000	7.05	%
2020 Notes	2020		6.875	%	300,000		7.26	%	300,000		7.26	%
Senior Secured Credit Facility:
Term loan	2014	LIBOR+	2.25	%	70,000		6.48	%	190,000		4.41	%
Capital lease obligations	2015		5.80	%	5,863		5.80	%	6,782		5.80	%
Total long-term debt					675,863				796,782
Less:
Unamortized discount					6,168				7,339
Current portion of long-term debt					17,330				40,539
Total long-term debt, net of current portion					$	652,365			$	748,904

Senior Secured Notes

In January 2010, the Company issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2018 (the “2018 Notes”) and $300 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes" and together with the 2018 Notes, the “Senior Secured Notes”). The senior secured notes bear interest payable semi-annually. No payments were made towards the principal of the senior secured notes during the six months ended April 28, 2012.

As of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011, the fair value of the Company’s senior secured notes was approximately $646 million and $626 million, respectively, estimated based on broker trading prices.

On or after January 2013, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2018 Notes at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture governing the 2018 Notes (the 2018 Indenture), plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to January 2013, the Company may, on one or more than one occasion, redeem some or all of the 2018 Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2018 Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium determined as of, and accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. On or after January 2015, the Company may redeem all or a part of the 2020 Notes at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture governing the 2020 Notes (the 2020 Indenture), plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to January 2015, the Company may, on one or more than one occasion, redeem some or all of the 2020 Notes at any time at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2020 Notes redeemed, plus a “make-whole” premium determined as of, and accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date. At any time prior to January 2013, the Company may also redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes and 2020 Notes, using the proceeds of certain qualified equity offerings, at the redemption prices set forth in the 2018 Indenture and the 2020 Indenture, respectively.

If the Company experiences specified change of control triggering events, it must offer to repurchase the senior secured notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount of the senior secured notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable repurchase date. If the Company or its subsidiaries sell assets under certain specified circumstances, the Company must offer to repurchase the senior secured notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the senior secured notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest and special interest, if any, to the applicable repurchase date.

Senior Secured Credit Facility

In October 2008, the Company entered into a credit facility agreement for (i) a five-year $1,100 million term loan facility and (ii) a five-year $125 million revolving credit facility, which includes a $25 million swing line loan sub-facility and a $25 million letter of credit sub-facility. The credit facility agreement was subsequently amended in January 2010 and June 2011.

The Company may draw additional proceeds from the revolving credit facility in the future for ongoing working capital and other general corporate purposes. The term loan facility and revolving credit facility are referred to together as the “Senior Secured Credit Facility.” There were no principal amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011.

During the six months ended April 28, 2012, the Company paid $120.0 million towards the principal of the term loan, $104.9 million of which were voluntary prepayments.

The Company believes that the carrying value of its Senior Secured Credit Facility approximates its fair value as the interest rate is based on a floating market rate.

Debt Maturities

Fiscal Year	Estimated Future Maturities
2012 (remaining six months)	$	9,180
2013	18,448
2014	47,389
2015	846
2016	—
Thereafter	600,000
Total	$	675,863

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Liabilities Associated With Facilities Lease Losses

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Liabilities Associated With Facilities Lease Losses

Liabilities Associated with Facilities Lease Losses

The Company reevaluates its estimates and assumptions on a quarterly basis and makes adjustments to the reserve balance if necessary. The following table summarizes the activity related to the facilities lease loss reserve, net of expected sublease income (in thousands):

	Lease Loss Reserve
Reserve balance at October 29, 2011	$	3,952
Cash payments on facilities leases	(955		)
Reserve balance at April 28, 2012	$	2,997

Cash payments for facilities that are part of our lease loss reserve are expected to be paid over the respective lease terms through fiscal year 2017.

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill Policy

The Company conducts its goodwill impairment test annually, as of the first day of the second fiscal quarter, or whenever events or changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit may be less than its carrying amount. For the annual goodwill impairment test, the Company uses the income approach, the market approach, or a combination thereof, to determine each reporting unit’s fair value. The income approach provides an estimate of fair value based on discounted expected future cash flows (“DCF”). The market approach provides an estimate of fair value using various prices or market multiples applied to the reporting unit’s operating results and then applying an appropriate control premium. During the fiscal year 2012 annual goodwill impairment test, the Company used a combination of approaches to estimate each reporting unit’s fair value. The Company believed that at the time of impairment testing performed in second fiscal quarter of 2012, the income approach and the market approach were equally representative of a reporting unit’s fair value.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset requires judgment and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company based its fair value estimates on assumptions it believes to be reasonable, but inherently uncertain. Estimates and assumptions with respect to the determination of the fair value of its reporting units using the income approach include, among other inputs:

• The Company’s operating forecasts;

• Revenue growth rates; and

• Risk-commensurate discount rates and costs of capital.

The Company’s estimates of revenues and costs are based on historical data, various internal estimates and a variety of external sources, and are developed as part of our regular long-range planning process. The control premium used in market or combined approaches is determined by considering control premiums offered as part of the acquisitions that have occurred in the reporting units’ comparable market segments. Based on the results of the annual goodwill impairment analysis performed during the second fiscal quarter of 2012, the Company determined that no impairment needed to be recorded.

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Comprehensive Income

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Net income	$	39,296	$	26,079	$	97,880		$	52,997
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	1,486		1,967		(1,359		)	(865		)
Change in cumulative translation adjustments	84		1,350		(1,476		)	1,204
Total comprehensive income	$	40,866	$	29,396	$	95,045		$	53,336

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Stock-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Share-based Compensation, Allocation and Classification in Financial Statements [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, was included in the following line items on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	4,596	$	4,167	$	8,971	$	7,027
Research and development	5,603		5,111		10,631		9,394
Sales and marketing	10,687		9,619		20,463		18,411
General and administrative	2,972		3,633		5,612		7,604
Total stock-based compensation	$	23,858	$	22,530	$	45,677	$	42,436

The following table presents stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, by grant type (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Stock options, including variable options	$	455	$	1,553	$	730	$	2,648
Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units (“RSUs”)	19,650		13,510		36,721		25,383
Employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”)	3,753		7,467		8,226		14,405
Total stock-based compensation	$	23,858	$	22,530	$	45,677	$	42,436

The following table presents unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, of the Company’s equity compensation plans as of April 28, 2012, which is expected to be recognized over the following weighted-average periods (in thousands, except for weighted-average period):

	Unrecognized Compensation Expense		Weighted- Average Period (in years)
Stock options	$	1,358	0.74
RSUs	$	76,046	1.72
ESPP	$	5,448	0.82

The following table presents details on grants made by the Company for the following periods:

	Six Months Ended			Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
	Granted (in  thousands)	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value		Granted (in  thousands)	Weighted-Average Grant Date  Fair Value
Stock options	160	$	2.39	243	$	2.23
RSUs	1,491	$	5.60	3,763	$	5.33

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised for the six months ended April 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 was $19.8 million and $28.5 million, respectively.

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Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense By Grant Type) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	$ 23,858	$ 22,530	$ 45,677	$ 42,436
Stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	455	1,553	730	2,648
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	19,650	13,510	36,721	25,383
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award
Total stock-based compensation	$ 3,753	$ 7,467	$ 8,226	$ 14,405

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Commitments And Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Product Warranties

The Company’s accrued liability for estimated future warranty costs is included in “Other accrued liabilities” in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s accrued liability for estimated future warranty costs during the six months endedApril 28, 2012 and April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Accrued Warranty
	Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Beginning balance	$	11,298		$	5,980
Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the period	4,640			3,502
Warranty claims paid and used during the period	(536		)	(618		)
Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the period	(1,040		)	(991		)
Ending balance	$	14,362		$	7,873

In addition, the Company has standard indemnification clauses contained within its various customer contracts. As such, the Company indemnifies the parties to whom it sells its products with respect to the Company’s product, alone or potentially in combination with others, infringing upon any patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets, as well as against bodily injury or damage to real or tangible personal property caused by a defective Company product. As of April 28, 2012, there have been no known material events or circumstances that have resulted in a customer contract-related indemnification liability to the Company.

Manufacturing and Purchase Commitments

Brocade has manufacturing arrangements with CMs under which Brocade provides twelve-month product forecasts and places purchase orders in advance of the scheduled delivery of products to Brocade’s customers. The required lead time for placing orders with the CMs depends on the specific product. Brocade issues purchase orders and the CMs then generate invoices based on prices and payment terms mutually agreed upon and set forth in those purchase orders. Although the purchase orders Brocade places with its CMs are cancellable, the terms of the agreements require Brocade to purchase all inventory components not returnable, usable by, or sold to other customers of the CMs.

As of April 28, 2012, the Company’s aggregate commitment to the CMs for inventory components used in the manufacture of Brocade products was $218.7 million, which the Company expects to utilize during future normal ongoing operations, net of a purchase commitments reserve of $4.4 million. The Company’s purchase commitments reserve reflects the Company’s estimate of purchase commitments it does not expect to consume in normal ongoing operations within the next twelve months.

Income Taxes

The Company has several ongoing income tax audits. For additional discussions, see Note 11, “Income Taxes,” of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company believes it has adequate reserves for all open tax years.

Legal Proceedings

Stockholder Litigation

In March 2012, a stockholder filed a complaint alleging that the proposal in Brocade’s proxy seeking additional shares for the 2009 Stock Plan pool was misleading and incomplete; the plaintiff claimed the right to enjoin the stockholders’ vote. In early April 2012, the plaintiff filed a motion for preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin the stockholders’ vote on the proposal. Brocade filed an opposition to the plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction. On April 10, 2012, the Court held a hearing and issued an order granting the plaintiff’s motion. On April 12, 2012, the Court entered a stipulation and order regarding settlement in which Brocade agreed to postpone the vote on the proposal at least seven days and to issue supplemental disclosures regarding the proposal. The supplemental disclosures were filed with the SEC on April 12, 2012. Brocade’s stockholders approved the proposal on April 20, 2012.

Intellectual Property Litigation

On June 21, 2005, Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) filed a lawsuit against Foundry Networks, LLC (formerly Foundry Networks, Inc.) (“Foundry”) (and Extreme Networks, Inc.) in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging that certain of Foundry’s products infringe six of Enterasys’ patents and seeking injunctive relief, as well as unspecified damages. The Court severed the claims against Extreme from the claims against Foundry for trial, and Enterasys subsequently added Brocade as a defendant. On August 28, 2007, the Court granted Foundry’s motion to stay the case based on petitions that Foundry had filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in 2007 for reexamination of five of the six Enterasys patents. Two of the patents received final rejections during their respective reexaminations, in which the USPTO held that the claims were invalid. The USPTO has issued reexamination certificates for the remaining three patents undergoing reexamination indicating that the patents were valid over the references that had been submitted. Meanwhile, on May 21, 2010, the Court lifted the stay of the litigation, and Enterasys subsequently dropped from the litigation the two invalid patents. Accordingly, four patents remain at issue in the litigation. No trial date has been set.

On September 6, 2006, Chrimar Systems, Inc. (“Chrimar”) filed a lawsuit against Foundry (and D-Link Corporation and PowerDsine, Ltd.) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan alleging that certain of Foundry’s products infringe Chrimar’s U.S. Patent 5,406,260 and seeking injunctive relief, as well as unspecified damages. Discovery has been completed. No trial date has been set.

On August 4, 2010, Brocade and Foundry (“Plaintiffs”) filed a lawsuit against A10 Networks, Inc. (“A10”), A10’s founder and other individuals in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. On October 29, 2010, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. In the amended complaint, Brocade alleged that A10 and the individual defendants have misappropriated Plaintiff’s trade secrets, infringed copyrighted works, interfered with existing contracts between the Plaintiffs and their employees, breached contracts, breached their fiduciary duties and duties of loyalty, and that certain of A10’s products infringe 13 of Brocade’s patents. Brocade is seeking injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages. On May 16, 2011, A10 filed an answer and counterclaim alleging that certain of Brocade’s products infringe a patent recently acquired by A10 and seeking injunctive relief, as well as unspecified damages. In addition, A10 filed petitions with the USPTO to have each of 13 of the patents reexamined, in view of prior art that A10 alleges invalidates the patents. The petitions were granted, and reexaminations of the patents are in progress. On January 6, 2012, the Court granted Brocade’s summary judgment motion of non-infringement of the A10 patent. Trial on Brocade’s claims against A10 and the individual defendants is scheduled for July 16, 2012.

On September 9, 2011, A10 filed a lawsuit against Brocade in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. A10 alleged that certain of Brocade’s products infringed two patents acquired by A10. After Brocade moved to dismiss the complaint, A10 dismissed one of its patents-in-suit, leaving only one patent at issue. In lieu of answering the complaint, Brocade filed a new motion to dismiss the complaint. Trial is scheduled for May 2013.

General

From time to time, the Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, copyrights, patents and/or other intellectual property rights and commercial contract disputes. Third parties assert patent infringement claims against the Company from time to time in the form of letters, lawsuits and other forms of communication. In addition, from time to time, the Company receives notification from customers claiming that they are entitled to indemnification or other obligations from the Company related to infringement claims made against them by third parties. Litigation, even if the Company is ultimately successful, can be costly and divert management’s attention away from the day-to-day operations of the Company.

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation contingencies and updates its accruals, disclosures and, when possible, estimates of reasonably possible losses or ranges of loss based on such reviews. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable, and outcomes are typically uncertain, and the Company’s past experience does not provide any additional visibility or predictability to estimate the range of loss that may occur because the costs, outcome and status of these types of claims and proceedings have varied significantly in the past. The Company is not currently able to reasonably estimate the possible loss or range of loss from the above legal proceedings and, accordingly, the Company is unable to estimate the effects of the above on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company records a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to fluctuations in interest rates and the exchange rates associated with foreign currencies. The Company’s primary objective for holding derivative financial instruments is to manage foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company currently does not enter into derivative instruments to manage credit risk. However, the Company manages its exposure to credit risk through its investment policies. The Company generally enters into derivative transactions with high-credit quality counterparties and, by policy, limits the amount of credit exposure to any one counterparty based on its analysis of that counterparty’s relative credit standing.

The amounts subject to credit risk related to derivative instruments are generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which counterparty’s obligations exceed the Company’s obligations with that counterparty.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

A majority of the Company’s revenue, expense and capital purchasing activities is transacted in U.S. dollars. However, the Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk inherent in conducting business globally in numerous currencies, of which the most significant to its operations for the six months endedApril 28, 2012 were the Chinese yuan, the euro, the Japanese yen, the Indian rupee, the British pound, the Singapore dollar and the Swiss franc. The Company is primarily exposed to foreign currency fluctuations related to operating expenses denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Company has established a foreign currency risk management program to protect against fluctuations in the volatility of future cash flows caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This program reduces, but does not always entirely eliminate, the impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements. The Company’s foreign currency risk management program includes foreign currency derivatives with cash flow hedge accounting designation that utilizes foreign currency forward and option contracts to hedge exposures to the variability in the U.S. dollar equivalent of anticipated non-U.S. dollar-denominated cash flows. These instruments generally have a maturity of less than one year. For these derivatives, the Company reports the after-tax gain or loss from the effective portion of the hedge as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity and reclassifies it into earnings in the same period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Net gains (losses) relating to the effective portion of foreign currency derivatives recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012			April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	(217	)	$	186	$	(412	)	$	286
Research and development	(181		)	186		(346		)	186
Sales and marketing	(1,321		)	1,354		(2,384		)	1,923
General and administrative	(90		)	130		(165		)	130
Total	$	(1,809	)	$	1,856	$	(3,307	)	$	2,525

The net foreign currency exchange gains and losses recorded as part of “Interest and other income (loss), net” were losses of $0.2 million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended April 28, 2012, respectively, and gains of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, respectively.

Gross unrealized loss positions are recorded within “Other accrued liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities,” and gross unrealized gain positions are recorded within “Prepaid expenses and other current assets.” As of April 28, 2012, the Company had gross unrealized loss positions of $3.3 million and $0.1 million, and gross unrealized gain positions of $0.7 million included in “Other accrued liabilities,” “Other non-current liabilities” and “Prepaid expenses and other current assets,” respectively. Effective cash flow hedges are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Ineffective cash flow hedges are included in the Company’s net income as part of “Interest and other income (loss), net.” The amount recorded was not significant.

Volume of Derivative Activity

Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency, are as follows (in thousands):

	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments				Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
In United States Dollars	As of April 28, 2012		As of October 29, 2011		As of April 28, 2012		As of October 29, 2011
Euro	$	38,313	$	57,935	$	—	$	—
British pound	19,258		25,282		—		—
Indian rupee	17,862		—		—		—
Singapore dollar	12,162		16,136		—		—
Japanese yen	11,797		17,957		—		—
Swiss franc	9,407		13,060		3,998		5,012
Total	$	108,799	$	130,370	$	3,998	$	5,012

The Company utilizes a rolling hedge strategy for the majority of its foreign currency derivative instruments with cash flow hedge accounting designation that hedges exposures to the variability in the U.S. dollar equivalent of anticipated non-U.S. dollar-denominated cash flows. All of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are single delivery, which are settled at maturity involving one cash payment exchange.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

For the three and six months ended April 28, 2012, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $0.7 million and $3.9 million, respectively, primarily due to a discrete benefit from net reserve releases of settling the federal research and development tax credit for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), closing the IRS audits for fiscal years 2004 through 2006, settling Foundry's 2006 and 2007 California franchise tax audit, and releases from expiring statutes of limitations, offset by a decrease to the federal research and development tax credit which expired on December 31, 2011.

For the three and six months ended April 30, 2011, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $0.6 million and $6.3 million, respectively, primarily due to a discrete benefit from the retroactive reinstatement of the federal research and development tax credit for calendar year 2011, as a result of the Tax Relief Act enacted on December 17, 2010, and reserve releases from the settlement of certain issues with the IRS regarding the Company's fiscal years 2007 and 2008 audits.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits of $105.0 million as of April 28, 2012 would affect the Company’s effective tax rate, if recognized. Although the timing of the closure of audits is highly uncertain, it is reasonably possible that the balance of unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change during fiscal year 2012.

The IRS and other tax authorities regularly examine the Company's income tax returns. The IRS is currently examining fiscal years 2009 and 2010. In addition, the Company is under negotiations with the Appeals division of the IRS on transfer pricing issues for fiscal years 2007 and 2008, and in discussion with foreign tax authorities to obtain correlative relief on transfer pricing adjustments settled with the IRS. We believe that our reserves for unrecognized tax benefits are adequate for all open tax years. The timing of the resolution of income tax examinations, as well as the amounts and timing of related settlements, is highly uncertain. The Company believes that before the end of fiscal year 2012, it is reasonably possible that either certain audits will conclude or the statutes of limitations relating to certain income tax examination periods will expire, or both. As such, after we reach settlement with the tax authorities, we expect to record a corresponding adjustment to our unrecognized tax benefits. Given the uncertainty as to settlement terms, the timing of payments and the impact of such settlements on other uncertain tax positions, the range of estimated potential decreases in underlying uncertain tax positions is between $0 and $10 million in the next twelve months.

The Company believes that sufficient positive evidence exists from historical operations and projections of taxable income in future years to conclude that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize its deferred tax assets. Accordingly, the Company applies a valuation allowance only on the deferred tax assets relating to capital loss carryforwards, due to limited carryforward periods and the character of such tax attributes. The Governor of the State of California and the California state legislature have introduced tax proposals affecting future state income tax apportionment that may have a significant impact on our ability to realize certain California deferred tax assets. We will reevaluate the realization of these California deferred tax assets if and when the current law changes.

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Segment Information (Schedule Of Financial Information By Reportable Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 543,439	$ 548,364	$ 1,104,081	$ 1,094,120
Cost of revenues	206,357	219,755	422,230	444,628
Gross margin	337,082	328,609	681,851	649,492
Data Storage products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	342,922	328,836	695,794	659,739
Cost of revenues	90,357	97,831	186,195	198,303
Gross margin	252,565	231,005	509,599	461,436
Ethernet products
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	113,182	128,659	236,612	254,785
Cost of revenues	73,820	73,244	153,389	150,388
Gross margin	39,362	55,415	83,223	104,397
Global Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	87,335	90,869	171,675	179,596
Cost of revenues	42,180	48,680	82,646	95,937
Gross margin	$ 45,155	$ 42,189	$ 89,029	$ 83,659

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Net Income Per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012		Apr. 30, 2011		Apr. 28, 2012		Apr. 30, 2011
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Net income	$ 39,296		$ 26,079		$ 97,880		$ 52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Basic net income per share (dollars per share)	$ 0.09		$ 0.06		$ 0.22		$ 0.11
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Net income	$ 39,296		$ 26,079		$ 97,880		$ 52,997
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share	476,848		501,511		472,793		496,338
Diluted net income per share (dollars per share)	$ 0.08		$ 0.05		$ 0.21		$ 0.11
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation
Weighted-average shares used in computing basic net income per share	457,541		473,209		455,017		469,158
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of stock options	9,112		15,967		9,501		16,168
Dilutive potential common shares in the form of other share based awards	10,195		12,335		8,275		11,012
Weighted-average shares used in computing diluted net income per share	476,848		501,511		472,793		496,338
Stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Antidilutive potential common shares	14,750	[1]	18,630	[1]	17,284	[1]	21,556	[1]
Other share based awards
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
Antidilutive potential common shares	108	[1]	403	[1]	592	[1]	771	[1]

[1] These amounts are excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share.

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Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations
Income tax benefit	$ (708,000)	$ (611,000)	$ (3,915,000)	$ (6,328,000)
Income Tax Contingency
Amount of unrecognized tax benefits that could affect the effect tax rate	105,000,000		105,000,000
Upper range of estimated potential decreases in underlying uncertain tax positions	10,000,000		10,000,000
Lower range of estimated potential decreases in underlying uncertain tax positions	$ 0		$ 0

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule Of Financial Information By Reportable Segment

	Data Storage Products		Ethernet Products		Global Services		Total
Three months ended April 28, 2012
Net revenues	$	342,922	$	113,182	$	87,335	$	543,439
Cost of revenues	90,357		73,820		42,180		206,357
Gross margin	$	252,565	$	39,362	$	45,155	$	337,082
Three months ended April 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	328,836	$	128,659	$	90,869	$	548,364
Cost of revenues	97,831		73,244		48,680		219,755
Gross margin	$	231,005	$	55,415	$	42,189	$	328,609
Six months ended April 28, 2012
Net revenues	$	695,794	$	236,612	$	171,675	$	1,104,081
Cost of revenues	186,195		153,389		82,646		422,230
Gross margin	$	509,599	$	83,223	$	89,029	$	681,851
Six months ended April 30, 2011
Net revenues	$	659,739	$	254,785	$	179,596	$	1,094,120
Cost of revenues	198,303		150,388		95,937		444,628
Gross margin	$	461,436	$	104,397	$	83,659	$	649,492

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Borrowings (Schedule Of Debt Maturities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012
Long-term Debt, by Maturity [Abstract]
2012 (remaining six months)	$ 9,180
2013	18,448
2014	47,389
2015	846
2016	0
Thereafter	600,000
Total	$ 675,863

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Subsequent Events

1 Months Ended

Jun. 01, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events

On May 16, 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $500.0 million increase to the stock repurchase program, bringing the total remaining amount authorized for purchases to $623.9 million as of May 16, 2012.

Subsequent to April 28, 2012 and through June 1, 2012, the Company repurchased 8.7 million shares of its common stock for the total amount of $45.1 million under this stock repurchase program. The average price paid per share was $5.18.

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule Of Goodwill Activity By Reportable Segment

	Data Storage Products			Ethernet Products			Global Services		Total
Balance at October 29, 2011
Goodwill	$	176,968		$	1,344,415		$	155,416	$	1,676,799
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(45,832		)	—		(45,832		)
	176,968			1,298,583			155,416		1,630,967
Tax and other adjustments during the six months ended April 28, 2012 (1)	(8		)	(5,028		)	—		(5,036		)
Balance at April 28, 2012
Goodwill	176,960			1,339,387			155,416		1,671,763
Accumulated impairment losses	—			(45,832		)	—		(45,832		)
	$	176,960		$	1,293,555		$	155,416	$	1,625,931

(1) The goodwill adjustments during the six months ended April 28, 2012 were primarily a result of tax benefits from the exercise of stock awards of acquired companies.

Schedule Of Company's Intangible Assets

April 28, 2012	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)
Trade name	$	10,441	$	10,430	$	11	$	0.67
Core/developed technology	337,858		270,658		67,200		1.46
Customer relationships	352,581		259,628		92,953		1.52
Total intangible assets	$	700,880	$	540,716	$	160,164	$	1.50
October 29, 2011	Gross Carrying Value		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Value		Weighted- Average Remaining Useful Life (in years)
Trade name	$	10,441	$	10,422	$	19	$	1.17
Core/developed technology	337,858		245,855		92,003		2.04
Customer relationships	352,581		229,906		122,675		2.12
Total intangible assets	$	700,880	$	486,183	$	214,697	$	2.08

Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets Included On Consolidated Statements Of Operations

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011		April 28, 2012		April 30, 2011
Cost of revenues	$	10,713	$	14,466	$	24,803	$	28,933
Operating expenses	14,737		15,023		29,730		31,213
Total	$	25,450	$	29,489	$	54,533	$	60,146

Schedule Of Estimated Future Amortization Of Intangible Assets

Fiscal Year	Estimated Future Amortization
2012 (remaining six months)	$	50,899
2013	93,109
2014	16,156
Total	$	160,164

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Borrowings (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Debt Instrument
Long-term Debt	$ 675,863	$ 796,782
Unamortized discount	6,168	7,339
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330	40,539
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365	748,904
Senior Secured 2018 Notes
Debt Instrument
Maturity	2018
Stated annual interest rate	6.625%
Long-term Debt	300,000	300,000
Effective interest rate	7.05%	7.05%
Senior Secured 2020 Notes
Debt Instrument
Maturity	2020
Stated annual interest rate	6.875%
Long-term Debt	300,000	300,000
Effective interest rate	7.26%	7.26%
Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument
Maturity	2014
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis	LIBOR+
Stated annual interest rate, LIBOR	2.25%
Long-term Debt	70,000	190,000
Effective interest rate	6.48%	4.41%
Capital Lease Obligations
Debt Instrument
Maturity	2015
Stated annual interest rate	5.80%
Long-term Debt	$ 5,863	$ 6,782
Effective interest rate	5.80%	5.80%

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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Amortization Of Intangible Assets Included On Consolidated Statements Of Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Cost of revenues	$ 10,713	$ 14,466	$ 24,803	$ 28,933
Operating expenses	14,737	15,023	29,730	31,213
Total	$ 25,450	$ 29,489	$ 54,533	$ 60,146

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2012	Apr. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 97,880	$ 52,997
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Excess tax (benefits) detriments from stock-based compensation	(1,332)	877
Depreciation and amortization	97,524	104,233
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	296	1,910
Amortization of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	2,626	9,195
Net gains on investments	(24)	(10)
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable and sales allowances	5,864	5,071
Non-cash compensation expense	45,677	42,436
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	25,440	24,031
Inventories	(7,379)	(17,664)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	300	(6,907)
Deferred tax assets	192	(30)
Accounts payable	(6,689)	(10,253)
Accrued employee compensation	8,643	19,715
Deferred revenue	7,657	21,169
Other accrued liabilities	(8,401)	(11,976)
Liabilities associated with facilities lease losses	(955)	(2,853)
Net cash provided by operating activities	267,319	231,941
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	0	(38)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments	0	20
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	35	0
Purchases of property and equipment	38,269	50,575
Net cash used in investing activities	(38,234)	(50,593)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(120,000)	(98,640)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(920)	(868)
Common stock repurchases	(25,066)	0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,261	47,388
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	1,332	(877)
Net cash used in financing activities	(97,393)	(52,997)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	(1,555)	1,227
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	130,137	129,578
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	414,202	333,984
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	544,339	463,562
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	23,568	32,238
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 474	$ 2,591

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements

The Company applies fair value measurements for both financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The Company has no nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 28, 2012.

The Company did not elect to measure any eligible financial instruments at fair value as April 28, 2012 and October 29, 2011.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The Company utilizes a fair value hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of April 28, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Balance as of April 28, 2012		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant  Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market funds (1)	$	238,958	$	238,958	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	797		—		797		—
Derivative assets	742		—		742		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	240,497	$	238,958	$	1,539	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	3,436	$	—	$	3,436	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	3,436	$	—	$	3,436	$	—

(1) Money market funds are reported within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 29, 2011 were as follows (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements Using
	Balance as of October 29, 2011		Quoted Prices in Active Markets For Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant  Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Money market funds (1)	$	138,959	$	138,959	$	—	$	—
Corporate bonds	774		—		774		—
Derivative assets	1,368		—		1,368		—
Total assets measured at fair value	$	141,101	$	138,959	$	2,142	$	—
Liabilities:
Derivative liabilities	$	1,790	$	—	$	1,790	$	—
Total liabilities measured at fair value	$	1,790	$	—	$	1,790	$	—

(1) Money market funds are reported within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the six months ended April 28, 2012, the Company had no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy of its assets measured at fair value.

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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Total Gross Notional Amounts, Presented By Currency) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	$ 108,799	$ 130,370
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Euro
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	38,313	57,935
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | British Pound
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	19,258	25,282
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Indian Rupee
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	17,862	0
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Singapore Dollar
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	12,162	16,136
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Japanese Yen
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	11,797	17,957
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Swiss Franc
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	9,407	13,060
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	3,998	5,012
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Euro
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | British Pound
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Indian Rupee
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Singapore Dollar
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Japanese Yen
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	0	0
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments | Swiss Franc
Derivative
Total gross notional amounts, presented by currency	$ 3,998	$ 5,012

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Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries (Schedule Of Consolidated Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 28, 2012	Oct. 29, 2011
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$ 545,136	$ 414,976
Accounts receivable, net	217,837	249,141
Inventories	81,551	74,172
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Other current assets	114,291	105,912
Total current assets	958,815	844,201
Property and equipment, net	527,226	532,384
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Other non-current assets	2,026,971	2,097,723
Total assets	3,513,012	3,474,308
Accounts payable	102,699	109,471
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330	40,539
Intercompany payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	433,105	415,977
Total current liabilities	553,134	565,987
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365	748,904
Other non-current liabilities	132,087	145,279
Total liabilities	1,337,586	1,460,170
Total stockholders' equity	2,175,426	2,014,138
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,513,012	3,474,308
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	186,562	101,367
Accounts receivable, net	146,108	157,839
Inventories	59,350	50,000
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Other current assets	100,360	87,495
Total current assets	492,380	396,701
Property and equipment, net	454,602	460,347
Investment in subsidiaries	1,283,055	1,285,356
Other non-current assets	1,490,192	1,506,086
Total assets	3,720,229	3,648,490
Accounts payable	85,280	85,700
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330	40,539
Intercompany payables	406,451	377,228
Other current liabilities	292,135	276,982
Total current liabilities	801,196	780,449
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365	748,904
Other non-current liabilities	91,242	104,999
Total liabilities	1,544,803	1,634,352
Total stockholders' equity	2,175,426	2,014,138
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	3,720,229	3,648,490
Subsidiary Guarantors [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	3,585	2,301
Accounts receivable, net	(1,696)	(2,149)
Inventories	0	0
Intercompany receivables	453,449	446,455
Other current assets	696	805
Total current assets	456,034	447,412
Property and equipment, net	54,667	55,594
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Other non-current assets	535,525	590,318
Total assets	1,046,226	1,093,324
Accounts payable	363	376
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany payables	0	0
Other current liabilities	13,823	17,261
Total current liabilities	14,186	17,637
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	216	580
Total liabilities	14,402	18,217
Total stockholders' equity	1,031,824	1,075,107
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,046,226	1,093,324
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	354,989	311,308
Accounts receivable, net	73,425	93,451
Inventories	22,201	24,172
Intercompany receivables	0	0
Other current assets	11,529	15,609
Total current assets	462,144	444,540
Property and equipment, net	17,957	16,443
Investment in subsidiaries	0	0
Other non-current assets	1,254	1,319
Total assets	481,355	462,302
Accounts payable	17,056	23,395
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany payables	46,998	69,227
Other current liabilities	125,441	119,731
Total current liabilities	189,495	212,353
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	40,629	39,700
Total liabilities	230,124	252,053
Total stockholders' equity	251,231	210,249
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	481,355	462,302
Consolidating Adjustments [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Intercompany receivables	(453,449)	(446,455)
Other current assets	1,706	2,003
Total current assets	(451,743)	(444,452)
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Investment in subsidiaries	(1,283,055)	(1,285,356)
Other non-current assets	0	0
Total assets	(1,734,798)	(1,729,808)
Accounts payable	0	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0
Intercompany payables	(453,449)	(446,455)
Other current liabilities	1,706	2,003
Total current liabilities	(451,743)	(444,452)
Total long-term debt, net of current portion	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Total liabilities	(451,743)	(444,452)
Total stockholders' equity	(1,283,055)	(1,285,356)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ (1,734,798)	$ (1,729,808)

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Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Balance Sheet Details [Abstract]

Schedule of Inventory

	April 28, 2012		October 29, 2011
Inventories:
Raw materials	$	22,282	$	25,535
Finished goods	59,269		48,637
Total	$	81,551	$	74,172

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011
Property and equipment, net:
Computer equipment and software	$	55,835		$	55,175
Engineering and other equipment	385,017			357,827
Furniture and fixtures (1)	30,098			29,195
Leasehold improvements	25,695			23,793
Land and building (2)	384,666			384,666
Subtotal	881,311			850,656
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (3)	(354,085		)	(318,272		)
Total	$	527,226		$	532,384

Schedule of Capital Leased Assets

	April 28, 2012			October 29, 2011
Cost	$	10,613		$	10,613
Accumulated depreciation	(2,889		)	(2,131		)
Total	$	7,724		$	8,482

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Concentration of Risk Narrative)(Details)	Apr. 28, 2012 Accounts Receivable [Member] customer	Oct. 29, 2011 Accounts Receivable [Member] customer	Apr. 28, 2012 Accounts Receivable [Member] Major Customer One [Member]	Oct. 29, 2011 Accounts Receivable [Member] Major Customer One [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 Accounts Receivable [Member] Major Customer Two [Member]	Oct. 29, 2011 Accounts Receivable [Member] Major Customer Two [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 Accounts Receivable [Member] Major Customer Three [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] customer	Apr. 30, 2011 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] customer	Apr. 28, 2012 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer One [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer One [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer Two [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer Two [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer Three [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer Three [Member]	Apr. 28, 2012 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer Four [Member]	Apr. 30, 2011 Sales Revenue, Segment [Member] Major Customer Four [Member]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Number Of Customers Included In Accounts Receivable Concentration Disclosures	3	2
Number Of Customers Included In Revenue Concentration Disclosures								4	4
Concentration Risk, Percentage	43.00%	30.00%	20.00%	16.00%	12.00%	14.00%	11.00%	58.00%	53.00%	20.00%	15.00%	15.00%	14.00%	13.00%	13.00%	10.00%	11.00%

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Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

6 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2012

Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Abstract]

Guarantor And Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

On January 20, 2010, the Company issued in total $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of its senior secured notes. The Company's obligations under the senior secured notes are guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). Each of the Subsidiary Guarantors is 100% owned by the Company and all guarantees are joint and several. The senior secured notes are not guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and all of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).

Pursuant to the terms of the senior secured notes, the guarantees are full and unconditional,but are subject to release under the following circumstances:

• upon the sale of the subsidiary or all or substantially all of its assets;

• upon the discharge of the guarantees under the credit facility or other debt provided that the credit facility has been paid in full and the applicable series of senior secured notes have an investment grade rating from both Standard & Poor's and Moody's;

• upon designation of the subsidiary as an “unrestricted subsidiary” under the applicable Indenture;

• upon the merger, consolidation or liquidation of the subsidiary into another subsidiary guarantor; and

• upon legal or covenant defeasance or the discharge of the Company's obligations under the applicable indenture.

Because the guarantees are subject to release under the above described circumstances, they would not be deemed “full and unconditional” for purposes of Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X. However, as these circumstances are customary, the Company concluded that it may rely on Rule 3-10 of Regulation S-X, as the other requirements of Rule 3-10 have been met.

The following tables present condensed consolidated financial statements for the parent company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries, respectively.

The following is the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.		Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	186,562	$	3,585		$	354,989	$	—		$	545,136
Accounts receivable, net	146,108		(1,696		)	73,425		—			217,837
Inventories	59,350		—			22,201		—			81,551
Intercompany receivables	—		453,449			—		(453,449		)	—
Other current assets	100,360		696			11,529		1,706			114,291
Total current assets	492,380		456,034			462,144		(451,743		)	958,815
Property and equipment, net	454,602		54,667			17,957		—			527,226
Investment in subsidiaries	1,283,055		—			—		(1,283,055		)	—
Other non-current assets	1,490,192		535,525			1,254		—			2,026,971
Total assets	$	3,720,229	$	1,046,226		$	481,355	$	(1,734,798	)	$	3,513,012
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	85,280	$	363		$	17,056	$	—		$	102,699
Current portion of long-term debt	17,330		—			—		—			17,330
Intercompany payables	406,451		—			46,998		(453,449		)	—
Other current liabilities	292,135		13,823			125,441		1,706			433,105
Total current liabilities	801,196		14,186			189,495		(451,743		)	553,134
Long-term debt, net of current portion	652,365		—			—		—			652,365
Other non-current liabilities	91,242		216			40,629		—			132,087
Total liabilities	1,544,803		14,402			230,124		(451,743		)	1,337,586
Total stockholders’ equity	2,175,426		1,031,824			251,231		(1,283,055		)	2,175,426
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,720,229	$	1,046,226		$	481,355	$	(1,734,798	)	$	3,513,012

The following is the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 29, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.		Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	$	101,367	$	2,301		$	311,308	$	—		$	414,976
Accounts receivable, net	157,839		(2,149		)	93,451		—			249,141
Inventories	50,000		—			24,172		—			74,172
Intercompany receivables	—		446,455			—		(446,455		)	—
Other current assets	87,495		805			15,609		2,003			105,912
Total current assets	396,701		447,412			444,540		(444,452		)	844,201
Property and equipment, net	460,347		55,594			16,443		—			532,384
Investment in subsidiaries	1,285,356		—			—		(1,285,356		)	—
Other non-current assets	1,506,086		590,318			1,319		—			2,097,723
Total assets	$	3,648,490	$	1,093,324		$	462,302	$	(1,729,808	)	$	3,474,308
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	85,700	$	376		$	23,395	$	—		$	109,471
Current portion of long-term debt	40,539		—			—		—			40,539
Intercompany payables	377,228		—			69,227		(446,455		)	—
Other current liabilities	276,982		17,261			119,731		2,003			415,977
Total current liabilities	780,449		17,637			212,353		(444,452		)	565,987
Long-term debt, net of current portion	748,904		—			—		—			748,904
Other non-current liabilities	104,999		580			39,700		—			145,279
Total liabilities	1,634,352		18,217			252,053		(444,452		)	1,460,170
Total stockholders’ equity	2,014,138		1,075,107			210,249		(1,285,356		)	2,014,138
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,648,490	$	1,093,324		$	462,302	$	(1,729,808	)	$	3,474,308

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	352,760		$	1,250		$	189,429		$	—		$	543,439
Intercompany revenues	13,947			—			7,349			(21,296		)	—
Total net revenues	366,707			1,250			196,778			(21,296		)	543,439
Cost of revenues	141,052			10,852			51,546			2,907			206,357
Intercompany cost of revenues	(6,792		)	—			28,088			(21,296		)	—
Total cost of revenues	134,260			10,852			79,634			(18,389		)	206,357
Gross margin (loss)	232,447			(9,602		)	117,144			(2,907		)	337,082
Operating expenses	216,870			15,162			56,188			(2,907		)	285,313
Intercompany operating expenses	(30,169		)	(6,539		)	36,708			—			—
Total operating expenses	186,701			8,623			92,896			(2,907		)	285,313
Income (loss) from operations	45,746			(18,225		)	24,248			—			51,769
Other income (expense)	(12,915		)	(111		)	(155		)	—			(13,181		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	32,831			(18,336		)	24,093			—			38,588
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,565		)	—			1,857			—			(708		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,900			—			—			(3,900		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	39,296		$	(18,336	)	$	22,236		$	(3,900	)	$	39,296

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	321,440		$	7,417		$	219,507		$	—		$	548,364
Intercompany revenues	29,958			427			7,598			(37,983		)	—
Total net revenues	351,398			7,844			227,105			(37,983		)	548,364
Cost of revenues	137,612			22,552			55,917			3,674			219,755
Intercompany cost of revenues	6,909			—			31,074			(37,983		)	—
Total cost of revenues	144,521			22,552			86,991			(34,309		)	219,755
Gross margin (loss)	206,877			(14,708		)	140,114			(3,674		)	328,609
Operating expenses	219,252			12,591			54,243			(3,674		)	282,412
Intercompany operating expenses	(35,607		)	(6,472		)	42,079			—			—
Total operating expenses	183,645			6,119			96,322			(3,674		)	282,412
Income (loss) from operations	23,232			(20,827		)	43,792			—			46,197
Other income (expense)	(20,112		)	312			(929		)	—			(20,729		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	3,120			(20,515		)	42,863			—			25,468
Income tax provision (benefit)	(2,888		)	11			2,266			—			(611		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	20,071			—			—			(20,071		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	26,079		$	(20,526	)	$	40,597		$	(20,071	)	$	26,079

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	692,904		$	2,739		$	408,438		$	—		$	1,104,081
Intercompany revenues	24,607			—			14,069			(38,676		)	—
Total net revenues	717,511			2,739			422,507			(38,676		)	1,104,081
Cost of revenues	272,188			27,988			116,924			5,130			422,230
Intercompany cost of revenues	(15,166		)	—			53,842			(38,676		)	—
Total cost of revenues	257,022			27,988			170,766			(33,546		)	422,230
Gross margin (loss)	460,489			(25,249		)	251,741			(5,130		)	681,851
Operating expenses	415,125			30,489			120,179			(5,130		)	560,663
Intercompany operating expenses	(66,925		)	(12,561		)	79,486			—			—
Total operating expenses	348,200			17,928			199,665			(5,130		)	560,663
Income (loss) from operations	112,289			(43,177		)	52,076			—			121,188
Other income (expense)	(23,197		)	(106		)	(3,920		)	—			(27,223		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	89,092			(43,283		)	48,156			—			93,965
Income tax provision (benefit)	(8,122		)				4,207			—			(3,915		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	666			—			—			(666		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	97,880		$	(43,283	)	$	43,949		$	(666	)	$	97,880

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments			Total
Revenues	$	648,360		$	14,881		$	430,879		$	—		$	1,094,120
Intercompany revenues	60,976			1,204			15,310			(77,490		)	—
Total net revenues	709,336			16,085			446,189			(77,490		)	1,094,120
Cost of revenues	277,349			43,207			116,801			7,271			444,628
Intercompany cost of revenues	13,084			—			64,406			(77,490		)	—
Total cost of revenues	290,433			43,207			181,207			(70,219		)	444,628
Gross margin (loss)	418,903			(27,122		)	264,982			(7,271		)	649,492
Operating expenses	432,134			28,820			107,208			(7,271		)	560,891
Intercompany operating expenses	(77,793		)	(12,853		)	90,646			—			—
Total operating expenses	354,341			15,967			197,854			(7,271		)	560,891
Income (loss) from operations	64,562			(43,089		)	67,128			—			88,601
Other income (expense)	(41,297		)	(426		)	(209		)	—			(41,932		)
Income (loss) before income tax provision (benefit) and equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	23,265			(43,515		)	66,919			—			46,669
Income tax provision (benefit)	(10,648		)	11			4,309			—			(6,328		)
Equity in net earnings (losses) of subsidiaries	19,084			—			—			(19,084		)	—
Net income (loss)	$	52,997		$	(43,526	)	$	62,610		$	(19,084	)	$	52,997

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended April 28, 2012 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Total
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	215,395		$	1,260	$	50,664		$	—	$	267,319
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	35			—		—			—		35
Purchases of property and equipment	(32,841		)	—		(5,428		)	—		(38,269		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,806		)	—		(5,428		)	—		(38,234		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(120,000		)	—		—			—		(120,000		)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(920		)	—		—			—		(920		)
Common stock repurchases	(25,066		)	—		—			—		(25,066		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,261			—		—			—		47,261
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,332			—		—			—		1,332
Net cash used in financing activities	(97,393		)	—		—			—		(97,393		)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	—			—		(1,555		)	—		(1,555		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	85,196			1,260		43,681			—		130,137
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	101,366			1,528		311,308			—		414,202
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	186,562		$	2,788	$	354,989		$	—	$	544,339

The following is the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2011 (in thousands):

	Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.			Subsidiary Guarantors			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Consolidating Adjustments		Total
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	147,352		$	3,067		$	81,522		$	—	$	231,941
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments	—			(38		)	—			—		(38		)
Proceeds from maturities and sale of short-term investments	—			20			—			—		20
Purchases of property and equipment	(44,897		)	(18		)	(5,660		)	—		(50,575		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(44,897		)	(36		)	(5,660		)	—		(50,593		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of principal related to the term loan	(98,640		)	—			—			—		(98,640		)
Payment of principal related to capital leases	(868		)	—			—			—		(868		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	47,388			—			—			—		47,388
Excess tax benefits (detriments) from stock-based compensation	(1,044		)	—			167			—		(877		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(53,164		)	—			167			—		(52,997		)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			1,227			—		1,227
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	49,291			3,031			77,256			—		129,578
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	23,455			6,907			303,622			—		333,984
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	72,746		$	9,938		$	380,878		$	—	$	463,562