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INVENTORY
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORY INVENTORY
Inventory as of October 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of the following:
 October 31,
 20242023
 (in millions)
Finished goods$523 $570 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies449 461 
Inventory$972 $1,031 

Inventory-related excess and obsolescence charges of $45 million were recorded in cost of products in 2024, $40 million in 2023 and $24 million in 2022. We record excess and obsolete inventory charges for both inventory on our site as well as inventory at our contract manufacturers and suppliers where we have non-cancelable purchase commitments.