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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