Balance Sheet Details (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2017

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable, Net

	As of
	April 30, 2017			October 31, 2016
	In millions
Accounts receivable, billed	$	3,585		$	3,681
Unbilled receivable	267			191
Accounts receivable, gross	3,852			3,872
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(42		)	(56		)
Total	$	3,810		$	3,816

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:

	Six Months Ended April 30, 2017
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	56
Deductions, net of recoveries	(14		)
Balance at end of period	$	42

Schedule of revolving short-term financing arrangements

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

	Six Months Ended April 30, 2017
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year(1)	$	145
Trade receivables sold	1,541
Cash receipts	(1,624		)
Foreign currency and other	(1		)
Balance at end of period(1)	$	61

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

Schedule of Inventory

Inventory

	As of
	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Finished goods	$	1,218	$	1,182
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies	823		558
Total	$	2,041	$	1,740

Schedule of Other Current Assets

Other Current Assets

	As of
	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Value-added taxes receivable	$	673	$	762
Manufacturer and other receivables	1,055		1,010
Prepaid and other current assets	1,364		999
Total	$	3,092	$	2,771

Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

	As of
	April 30, 2017			October 31, 2016
	In millions
Land	$	313		$	353
Buildings and leasehold improvements	2,689			3,547
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease	9,736			9,024
	12,738			12,924
Accumulated depreciation	(6,046		)	(6,620		)
Total	$	6,692		$	6,304

Schedule of Other Assets, Noncurrent

Long-Term Financing Receivables and Other Assets

	As of
	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Financing receivables, net	$	3,953	$	4,584
Deferred tax assets	3,491		3,830
Prepaid pension assets	577		365
Other	2,826		2,796
Total	$	10,847	$	11,575

Other Current Liabilities

Other Accrued Liabilities

	As of
	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Accrued taxes - other	$	830	$	866
Warranty - short-term	274		258
Sales and marketing programs	764		853
Other	2,505		1,880
Total	$	4,373	$	3,857

Other Liabilities

Other Liabilities

	As of
	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
	In millions
Pension, post-retirement and post-employment liabilities	$	1,779	$	2,101
Deferred revenue - long-term	2,624		2,485
Tax liability - long-term	3,518		3,950
Other long-term liabilities	1,020		865
Total	$	8,941	$	9,401