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Basis of Presentation Schedule of Equity Investments (Details) (VCE Company LLC, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
VCE Company LLC
 
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]  
Equity Method Investment Share Of Gain Losses 63.00%emc_EquityMethodInvestmentShareOfGainLosses
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Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments $ (75)us-gaap_IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments
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Revenue from Related Parties $ 170us-gaap_RevenueFromRelatedParties
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