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Basis Of Presentation (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 25, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Fiscal Period Policy
The Company’s fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the last Saturday in October. Fiscal year 2014 is a 53-week fiscal year and fiscal year 2013 is a 52-week fiscal year. The second quarter of fiscal year 2014 is a 14-week quarter, which is one week longer than a typical 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.