Equity Method Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2016

Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Equity Method Investments

The difference between the sale date carrying value of the Company's investment in H3C and its proportionate share of the net assets of H3C, which is the basis difference is summarized as follows:

	In millions
Carrying value of investment in H3C	$	2,739
Proportionate share of net assets of H3C	205
Basis difference	$	2,534

The basis difference was allocated as follows:

	In millions
Equity method goodwill	$	1,674
Intangible assets	749
In-process research and development	188
Deferred tax liabilities	(152		)
Other	75
Basis difference	$	2,534