BASIS OF PRESENTATION	3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
BASIS OF PRESENTATION [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]	BASIS OF PRESENTATION Financial Statement Preparation The accompanying interim consolidated condensed financial statements of Overland Storage, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared by Overland Storage, Inc., without audit, in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2011, was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but may not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. The Company operates its business in one operating segment. The Company operates and reports using a 52-53 week fiscal year with each year ending on the Sunday closest to June 30. For ease of presentation, the Company’s last fiscal year is considered to have ended June 30, 2011 and the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2012 is considered to have ended September 30, 2011. For example, references to the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the three months ended September 30, 2011, or the first quarter of fiscal 2012 refer to the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2011. The first quarter of fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2011 included 13 and 14 weeks, respectively. In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods presented reflects all adjustments, which are normal and recurring, necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated condensed results of operations, financial position and cash flows as of September 30, 2011 and for all periods presented. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. The results reported in these consolidated condensed financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. The Company has incurred losses for its last six fiscal years and negative cash flows from operating activities for its last five fiscal years. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $101.9 million. During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company incurred a net loss of $5.4 million. Through fiscal 2012, the Company expects to incur a net loss as it continues to change its business model and improve operational efficiencies. The Company has projected that cash on hand, combined with available borrowings under its credit facility, will be sufficient to allow the Company to continue operations for the next 12 months. Significant changes from the Company’s current forecast, including but not limited to: (i) shortfalls from projected sales levels, (ii) unexpected increases in product costs, (iii) increases in operating costs and/or (iv) changes in the historical timing of collecting accounts receivable could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s liquidity. This could force the Company to make further reductions in spending, extend payment terms with suppliers, liquidate assets where possible and/or suspend or curtail planned programs. Any of these actions could materially harm the Company’s business, results of operations and future prospects. The Company’s recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Principles of Consolidation The Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements include assets, liabilities and operating results of wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which management believes approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of the Company’s borrowings under its credit facility approximates its fair value as the interest rate of the credit facility is substantially comparable to rates offered for similar debt instruments.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Financial Statement Preparation

The accompanying interim consolidated condensed financial statements of Overland Storage, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared by Overland Storage, Inc., without audit, in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not necessarily include all information and footnotes necessary for a fair presentation of its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The consolidated condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2011, was derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but may not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. The Company operates its business in one operating segment.

The Company operates and reports using a 52-53 week fiscal year with each year ending on the Sunday closest to June 30. For ease of presentation, the Company’s last fiscal year is considered to have ended June 30, 2011 and the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2012 is considered to have ended September 30, 2011. For example, references to the quarter ended September 30, 2011, the three months ended September 30, 2011, or the first quarter of fiscal 2012 refer to the fiscal quarter ended October 2, 2011. The first quarter of fiscal 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal 2011 included 13 and 14 weeks, respectively.

In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods presented reflects all adjustments, which are normal and recurring, necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated condensed results of operations, financial position and cash flows as of September 30, 2011 and for all periods presented. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. The results reported in these consolidated condensed financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year.

The Company has incurred losses for its last six fiscal years and negative cash flows from operating activities for its last five fiscal years. As of September 30, 2011, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $101.9 million. During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company incurred a net loss of $5.4 million. Through fiscal 2012, the Company expects to incur a net loss as it continues to change its business model and improve operational efficiencies.

The Company has projected that cash on hand, combined with available borrowings under its credit facility, will be sufficient to allow the Company to continue operations for the next 12 months. Significant changes from the Company’s current forecast, including but not limited to: (i) shortfalls from projected sales levels, (ii) unexpected increases in product costs, (iii) increases in operating costs and/or (iv) changes in the historical timing of collecting accounts receivable could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s liquidity. This could force the Company to make further reductions in spending, extend payment terms with suppliers, liquidate assets where possible and/or suspend or curtail planned programs. Any of these actions could materially harm the Company’s business, results of operations and future prospects.

The Company’s recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Principles of Consolidation

The Company’s consolidated condensed financial statements include assets, liabilities and operating results of wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at cost, which management believes approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying amount of the Company’s borrowings under its credit facility approximates its fair value as the interest rate of the credit facility is substantially comparable to rates offered for similar debt instruments.