Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2017

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable, Net

	As of
	January 31, 2017			October 31, 2016
	In millions
Accounts receivable, billed	$	5,411		$	5,907
Unbilled receivable	1,140			1,086
Accounts receivable, gross	6,551			6,993
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(69		)	(84		)
Total	$	6,482		$	6,909

Schedule of allowance for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable

The allowance for doubtful accounts related to accounts receivable and changes to the allowance were as follows:

	Three Months Ended January 31, 2017
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	84
Deductions, net of recoveries	(16		)
Addition from acquisition	1
Balance at end of period	$	69

Schedule of revolving short-term financing arrangements

The activity related to Hewlett Packard Enterprise's revolving short-term financing arrangements was as follows:

	Three Months Ended January 31, 2017
	In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)	$	145
Trade receivables sold	838
Cash receipts	(886		)
Foreign currency and other	(2		)
Balance at end of period(1)	$	95

(1) Beginning and ending balances represent amounts for trade receivables sold, but not yet collected.

Schedule of Inventory

Inventory

	As of
	January 31, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Finished goods	$	1,245	$	1,202
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies	743		572
Total	$	1,988	$	1,774

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

	As of
	January 31, 2017			October 31, 2016
	In millions
Land	$	498		$	497
Buildings and leasehold improvements	6,977			6,948
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease	14,330			14,300
	21,805			21,745
Accumulated depreciation	(12,308		)	(12,109		)
Total	$	9,497		$	9,636

Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent

Long-Term Financing Receivables and Other Assets

	As of
	January 31, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Financing receivables, net	$	3,811	$	3,938
Deferred tax assets	4,477		4,430
Prepaid pension assets	965		377
Deferred costs - long-term	826		822
Other	3,525		3,599
Total	$	13,604	$	13,166

Other Current Liabilities

Other Accrued Liabilities

	As of
	January 31, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Accrued taxes - other	$	1,156	$	1,297
Warranty - short-term	281		258
Sales and marketing programs	755		858
Other	2,943		2,578
Total	$	5,135	$	4,991

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities

	As of
	January 31, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Pension, post-retirement and post-employment liabilities	$	2,352	$	4,230
Deferred revenue - long-term	3,450		3,408
Deferred tax liability - long-term	140		143
Tax liability - long-term	3,910		4,057
Other long-term liabilities	1,280		1,184
Total	$	11,132	$	13,022