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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Jan. 25, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]    
Maximum derivative instrument maturity period 15 months  
Foreign Currency Transaction [Abstract]    
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) $ (1.0)us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized $ (0.1)us-gaap_ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossRealized
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Prepaid Expense And Other Current Asset    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)    
Gross unrealized gain positions 0.1us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeAsset
/ us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis
= brcd_PrepaidExpenseAndOtherCurrentAssetMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_DesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentMember
 
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments | Other Accrued Liabilities    
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)    
Gross unrealized loss positions $ (3.3)us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
/ us-gaap_BalanceSheetLocationAxis
= brcd_OtherAccruedLiabilitiesMember
/ us-gaap_HedgingDesignationAxis
= us-gaap_DesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentMember