Document and Entity Information Document - shares	6 Months Ended
Document and Entity Information Document - shares	May 06, 2018	Jun. 01, 2018
Document and Entity Section Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	Broadcom Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	0001730168
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--11-04
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	May 06, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		431,680,880

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 8,187	$ 11,204
Trade accounts receivable, net	2,749	2,448
Inventory	1,235	1,447
Other current assets	303	724
Total current assets	12,474	15,823
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	2,720	2,599
Goodwill	26,908	24,706
Intangible assets, net	12,346	10,832
Other long-term assets	488	458
Total assets	54,936	54,418
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	836	1,105
Employee compensation and benefits	417	626
Current portion of long-term debt	117	117
Other current liabilities	754	681
Total current liabilities	2,124	2,529
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	17,481	17,431
Other long-term liabilities	3,264	11,272
Total liabilities	22,869	31,232
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stocks, including additional paid in capital	24,305	20,505
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)	7,868	(129)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(106)	(91)
Total Broadcom Inc. stockholders’ equity	32,067	20,285
Noncontrolling interest	0	2,901
Total stockholders’ equity	32,067	23,186
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 54,936	$ 54,418

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited - (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	May 06, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, Par Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	22,145,603
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	22,145,603
Common Stock, Par Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	2,900,000,000	2,900,000,000
Common Stock, Shares Issued	436,235,225	408,732,155
Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	436,235,225	408,732,155

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue	$ 5,014	$ 4,190	$ 10,341	$ 8,329
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	1,696	1,564	3,595	3,137
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	0	1	70	1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	765	639	1,480	1,198
Restructuring charges	2	10	17	16
Total cost of products sold	2,463	2,214	5,162	4,352
Gross margin	2,551	1,976	5,179	3,977
Research and development	936	829	1,861	1,637
Selling, general and administrative	294	204	585	405
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	67	442	406	882
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	53	27	183	73
Total operating expenses	1,350	1,502	3,035	2,997
Operating income	1,201	474	2,144	980
Interest expense	(148)	(112)	(331)	(223)
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	0	0	(159)
Other income, net	46	3	81	34
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,099	365	1,894	632
Benefit from income taxes	(2,637)	(103)	(8,423)	(93)
Income from continuing operations	3,736	468	10,317	725
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(3)	(4)	(18)	(9)
Net income	3,733	464	10,299	716
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	15	24	351	37
Net income attributable to common stock	$ 3,718	$ 440	$ 9,948	$ 679
Basic income (loss) per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$ 8.84	$ 1.10	$ 24.01	$ 1.72
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.04)	(0.03)
Net income per share	8.83	1.09	23.97	1.69
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	8.34	1.06	23.03	1.65
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01)	(0.01)	(0.04)	(0.02)
Net income per share	$ 8.33	$ 1.05	$ 22.99	$ 1.63
Weighted-average shares:
Basic	421	403	415	401
Diluted	448	442	448	440
Cash dividends declared and paid per share	$ 1.75	$ 1.02	$ 3.50	$ 2.04

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Feb. 04, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,733	$ 6,566	$ 464	$ 10,299	$ 716
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	(9)		0	0	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	1		1	1	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8)	$ 9	1	1	1
Comprehensive income	3,725		465	10,300	717
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	15		24	351	37
Comprehensive income attributable to common stock	$ 3,710		$ 441	$ 9,949	$ 680

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 10,299	$ 716
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,148	2,307
Stock-based compensation	595	418
Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes	(8,534)	(111)
Non-cash portion of debt extinguishment loss	0	159
Non-cash restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	10	40
Amortization of debt issuance costs and accretion of debt discount	12	14
Other	17	(15)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:
Trade accounts receivable, net	(78)	108
Inventory	306	96
Accounts payable	(312)	(251)
Employee compensation and benefits	(292)	(53)
Contributions to defined benefit pension plans	(129)	(11)
Other current assets and current liabilities	354	(391)
Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities	(398)	(90)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,998	2,936
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(4,786)	(37)
Proceeds from sales of businesses	782	10
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(409)	(581)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment	238	0
Purchases of investments	(249)	(200)
Proceeds from sale of investment	54	0
Other	(12)	(4)
Net cash used in investing activities	(4,382)	(812)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	13,446
Repayment of debt	(856)	(13,668)
Payment of debt issuance costs	0	(23)
Dividend and distribution payments	(1,521)	(868)
Repurchases of common stock	(347)	0
Issuance of common stock, net	112	150
Payment of capital lease obligations	(21)	(4)
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,633)	(967)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(3,017)	1,157
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	11,204	3,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 8,187	$ 4,254

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity Statement - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	Total	Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Beginning Balance at Oct. 29, 2017	$ 23,186	$ 0	$ 20,505	$ (129)	$ (91)	$ 2,901
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Oct. 29, 2017		22	409
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	6,566			6,230		336
Other comprehensive income	9				9
Cash dividends declared and paid to common stockholders	(717)			(717)
Cash distribution declared and paid by Broadcom Cayman L.P. on exchangeable limited partnership units	(38)					(38)
Exchange of exchangeable limited partnership units for common stock			$ 5
Exchange of exchangeable limited partnership units						(5)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plans (shares)			1
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plans	34		$ 34
Stock-based compensation	299		299
Fair value of partially vested equity awards assumed with the acquisition	8		8
Ending Balance at Feb. 04, 2018	29,081	$ 0	$ 20,851	5,132	(82)	3,180
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at Feb. 04, 2018		22	410
Beginning Balance at Oct. 29, 2017	23,186	$ 0	$ 20,505	(129)	(91)	2,901
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Oct. 29, 2017		22	409
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	10,299
Other comprehensive income	$ 1
Exchange of exchangeable limited partnership units for common stock (shares)	22
Ending Balance at May. 06, 2018	$ 32,067	$ 0	$ 24,305	7,868	(106)	0
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at May. 06, 2018		0	436
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect of accounting change	(266)			(252)		(14)
Beginning Balance at Feb. 04, 2018	29,081	$ 0	$ 20,851	5,132	(82)	3,180
Shares, Outstanding, Beginning Balance at Feb. 04, 2018		22	410
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	3,733			3,718		15
Other comprehensive income	(8)				(8)
Cash dividends declared and paid to common stockholders	(727)			(727)
Cash distribution declared and paid by Broadcom Cayman L.P. on exchangeable limited partnership units	(39)					(39)
Redemption of preferred stock (shares)		(22)
Exchange of exchangeable limited partnership units for common stock (shares)			22
Exchange of exchangeable limited partnership units for common stock			$ 3,157
Exchange of exchangeable limited partnership units						(3,157)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plans (shares)			6
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity incentive plans	78		$ 78
Stock-based compensation	296		$ 296
Repurchases of common stock (shares)			(2)
Repurchases of common stock	(347)		$ (77)	(270)
Ending Balance at May. 06, 2018	$ 32,067	$ 0	$ 24,305	7,868	(106)	0
Shares, Outstanding, Ending Balance at May. 06, 2018		0	436
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Cumulative effect of accounting change				$ 15	$ (16)	$ 1

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies	Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Overview Broadcom Inc., a Delaware corporation, is the successor to Broadcom Limited, a company organized under the laws of the Republic of Singapore, or Broadcom-Singapore. As part of the plan to cause the publicly traded parent company of Broadcom to be a Delaware corporation, or the Redomiciliation Transaction, after the close of market trading on April 4, 2018, Broadcom Inc. and Broadcom-Singapore completed a statutory scheme of arrangement under Singapore law, or the Scheme of Arrangement. Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement, all Broadcom-Singapore ordinary shares outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Scheme of Arrangement were exchanged on a one-for-one basis for newly issued shares of Broadcom Inc. common stock and Broadcom-Singapore became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadcom Inc. In conjunction with the Redomiciliation Transaction and pursuant to an amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Broadcom Cayman L.P., or the Partnership, all outstanding exchangeable limited partnership units, or LP Units, were mandatorily exchanged, or the Mandatory Exchange, on a one-for-one basis for newly issued shares of Broadcom Inc. common stock immediately prior to the effective time of the Scheme of Arrangement. As a result, all limited partners of the Partnership became common stockholders of Broadcom Inc. In addition, all related outstanding special preference shares of Broadcom-Singapore were automatically redeemed pursuant to Broadcom-Singapore’s governing documents upon the Mandatory Exchange of the LP Units. Consequently, the limited partners no longer hold a noncontrolling interest in the Partnership and we subsequently deregistered the Partnership. The Scheme of Arrangement was accounted for as an exchange of equity interests among entities under common control. All assets and liabilities of Broadcom-Singapore were assumed by Broadcom Inc., resulting in the retention of the historical basis of accounting as if they had always been combined for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The financial statements for periods prior to April 4, 2018, the effective date of the Redomiciliation Transaction, relate to Broadcom-Singapore and relate to Broadcom Inc. for the period after April 4, 2018. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Broadcom,” “we,” “our” and “us” mean Broadcom Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries from and after the effective time of the Redomiciliation Transaction and, prior to that time, to our predecessor, Broadcom-Singapore. We are a leading designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of semiconductor devices with a focus on complex digital and mixed signal complementary metal oxide semiconductor based devices and analog III-V based products. We have a history of innovation and offer thousands of products that are used in end products such as enterprise and data center networking, home connectivity, set-top boxes, broadband access, telecommunication equipment, smartphones and base stations, data center servers and storage systems, factory automation, power generation and alternative energy systems, and electronic displays. We have four reportable segments: wired infrastructure, wireless communications, enterprise storage and industrial & other, which align with our principal target markets. Basis of Presentation We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to October 31 in a 52-week year and the first Sunday in November in a 53-week year. Our fiscal year ending November 4, 2018, or fiscal year 2018, is a 53-week fiscal year, with our first fiscal quarter containing 14 weeks. The first quarter of our fiscal year 2018 ended on February 4, 2018, the second quarter ended on May 6, 2018 and the third quarter ends on August 5, 2018. Our fiscal year ended October 29, 2017, or fiscal year 2017, was a 52-week fiscal year. On November 17, 2017, we acquired Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., or Brocade. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of Brocade commencing as of the acquisition date. See Note 2. “Acquisition of Brocade” for additional information. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Broadcom and our subsidiaries, and have been prepared by us in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, for interim financial information. The financial information included herein is unaudited, and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The October 29, 2017 condensed consolidated balance sheet data were derived from Broadcom-Singapore’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2017 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, but do not include all disclosures required by GAAP. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2018, or for any other future period. Significant Accounting Policies Use of estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods. Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. These reclassifications had no impact on the previously reported net cash activities. Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we early adopted guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, in October 2016 related to the recognition of income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. The standard requires a modified-retrospective transition method by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the period in which the guidance is adopted. The adoption of this guidance resulted in a decrease in current and long-term prepaid tax expense of $67 million and $199 million, respectively, an increase of $252 million to our accumulated deficit and a decrease of $14 million to our noncontrolling interest. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, we early adopted guidance issued by the FASB in February 2018 that allows companies to reclassify stranded income tax effects resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or the 2017 Tax Reform Act, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. The stranded income tax effects resulted from the change in the federal tax rate for deferred taxes recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The adoption of this guidance resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, which consisted of an increase to our accumulated other comprehensive loss of $16 million, an increase to retained earnings of $15 million and a $1 million increase to noncontrolling interest. Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to the classification of certain transactions on the statement of cash flows. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019 on a retrospective basis; and early adoption is permitted. We do not intend to adopt this guidance early and will present our statements of cash flows in accordance with this guidance upon adoption. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to the accounting for leases, which among other things, requires a lessee to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. The new guidance is required to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. We are evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. The new standard creates a single source of revenue guidance under GAAP, eliminating industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle of the standard is to recognize revenue when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services at an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. An entity should apply a five-step approach for recognizing revenue as follows: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The standard also requires increased disclosures including the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows related to contracts with customers. The standard allows two methods of adoption: (i) retrospectively to each prior period presented (“full retrospective method”), or (ii) retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings as of the date of adoption ("modified retrospective method"). We plan to adopt the new standard using the modified retrospective method at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. We have established a cross-functional team to assess the potential impact of the new revenue standard and are on schedule in establishing new accounting policies, processes, and internal controls necessary to support the requirements of the new standard. While we are still finalizing our analysis to quantify the adoption impact of the provisions of the new standard, the exact impact of the new standard will be dependent on facts and circumstances at adoption and could vary from quarter to quarter.

Acquisition

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

Acquisition of Brocade

On November 17, 2017, or the Brocade Acquisition Date, we acquired Brocade, or the Brocade Merger. Brocade was a supplier of networking hardware, software and services, including Fibre Channel Storage Area Network, or FC SAN, solutions and Internet Protocol Networking, or IP Networking, solutions. We acquired Brocade to enhance our position as a provider of enterprise storage connectivity solutions, broaden our portfolio for enterprise storage, and to increase our ability to address the evolving needs of our original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, customers. We financed the Brocade Merger with a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the 2017 Senior Notes, as defined and discussed in further detail in Note 6. “Borrowings,” as well as cash on hand.

Purchase Consideration



	(In millions)
Cash paid for outstanding Brocade common stock	$	5,298
Cash paid by Broadcom to retire Brocade’s term loan	701
Cash paid for Brocade equity awards	31
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards	8
Total purchase consideration	6,038
Less: cash acquired	1,250
Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired	$	4,788

We assumed all unvested Brocade stock options, restricted stock units, or RSUs, and performance stock units, or PSUs, held by continuing employees. The portion of the fair value of partially vested equity awards associated with prior service of Brocade employees represents a component of the total consideration as presented above. All vested in-the-money Brocade stock options, after giving effect to any acceleration, were cashed out upon the completion of the Brocade Merger. RSUs and PSUs were valued based on our share price as of the Brocade Acquisition Date.

We allocated the purchase price to tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The fair value of identified intangible assets acquired was based on estimates and assumptions made by management at the time of acquisition. As additional information becomes available, such as finalization of the estimated fair value of tax related items, we may further revise our preliminary purchase price allocation during the remainder of the measurement period (which will not exceed 12 months from the Brocade Acquisition Date). Any such revisions or changes may be material.

The following table presents our preliminary allocation of the total purchase price, net of cash acquired:



	Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Current assets	$	1,294
Goodwill	2,189
Intangible assets	3,396
Other long-term assets	79
Total assets acquired	6,958
Current portion of long-term debt	(856		)
Other current liabilities	(370		)
Long-term debt	(38		)
Other long-term liabilities	(906		)
Total liabilities assumed	(2,170		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	4,788

Goodwill was primarily attributable to the assembled workforce and anticipated synergies and economies of scale expected from the integration of the Brocade business. The synergies include certain cost savings, operating efficiencies, and other strategic benefits projected to be achieved as a result of the Brocade Merger. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Current assets included assets held-for-sale related to Brocade’s IP Networking business, which was not aligned with our strategic objectives and was sold during our fiscal quarter ended February 4, 2018. The sale of Brocade’s IP Networking business is discussed further in Note 3. “Supplemental Financial Information.” Current assets also included assets held-for-sale for Brocade’s headquarters, which was sold for $224 million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, for no gain or loss. We leased back a portion of the campus at market rental rates for six months.

Revenue from the Brocade acquisition has been included primarily in our enterprise storage segment. Transaction costs of $8 million and $29 million related to the Brocade Merger were included in selling, general and administrative expense for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, respectively.

Intangible Assets



	Fair Value		Weighted-Average Amortization Periods
	(In millions)		(In years)
Developed technology	$	2,925	10
Customer contracts and related relationships	255		11
Trade name and other	61		6
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	3,241
In-process research and development	155		N/A
Total identified intangible assets	$	3,396

Developed technology relates to products for FC SAN applications. We valued the developed technology using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the developed technology less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. The economic useful life was determined based on the technology cycle related to each developed technology, as well as the cash flows over the forecast period.

Customer contracts and related relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenue that will be derived from sales of products to existing customers of Brocade. Customer contracts and related relationships were valued using the distributor method and the with-and-without-method under the income approach. The distributor method determines the fair value by measuring the economic profits generated by an intermediary, which in our case represents OEM customers. In the with-and-without method, the fair value was measured by the difference between the present values of the cash flows with and without the existing customers in place over the period of time necessary to reacquire the customers. In both instances, the economic useful life was determined based on historical customer turnover rates.

Trade name relates to the “Brocade” trade name. The fair value was determined by applying the relief-from-royalty method under the income approach. This valuation method is based on the application of a royalty rate to forecasted revenue under the trade name. The economic useful life was determined based on the expected life of the trade name and the cash flows anticipated over the forecasted periods.

The fair value of in-process research and development, or IPR&D, was determined using the multi-period excess earnings method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the IPR&D, less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows.

We believe the amounts of purchased intangible assets recorded above represent the fair values of, and approximate the amounts a market participant would pay for, these intangible assets as of the Brocade Acquisition Date.

The following table summarizes the details of IPR&D by category:



Description	IPR&D		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete		Expected Release Date (By Fiscal Year)

	(Dollars in millions)
Directors	$	64	72	%	$	45	2019
Switches	$	50	81	%	$	21	2018
Embedded	$	31	74	%	$	22	2019
Networking software	$	10	73	%	$	27	2018

The discount rate of 11% was applied to the projected cash flows to reflect the risk related to these IPR&D projects. The discount rate represents a premium of 1% over the weighted-average cost of capital to reflect the higher risk and uncertainty of the cash flows for IPR&D relative to the overall businesses.

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for each of the periods presented, as if Brocade had been acquired as of the beginning of fiscal year 2017. The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments to amortization and depreciation for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment acquired, adjustments to stock-based compensation expense, the purchase accounting effect on inventory acquired, restructuring charges related to the acquisition and transaction costs. For fiscal year 2017, non-recurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the Brocade Merger included (i) the purchase accounting effect of inventory acquired of $70 million and (ii) acquisition costs of $76 million. The unaudited pro forma information presented below is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of our consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2017 or of the results of our future operations of the combined business.



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Pro forma net revenue	$	5,017	$	4,662	$	10,464	$	9,301
Pro forma net income attributable to common stock	$	3,744	$	442	$	10,077	$	554

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Supplemental Financial Information

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Supplemental Financial Information

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents included $4,362 million and $6,002 million of time deposits as of May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, respectively. As of May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, cash equivalents also included $402 million and $401 million of money-market funds, respectively. For time deposits, carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the instruments. The fair value of money-market funds, which was consistent with their carrying value, was determined using unadjusted prices in active, accessible markets for identical assets, and as such they were classified as Level 1 assets in the fair value hierarchy.

Accounts Receivable Factoring

In connection with a factoring agreement with a third-party financial institution, we sell certain of our trade accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis. We account for these transactions as sales of receivables and present cash proceeds as cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Total trade accounts receivable sold under the factoring agreement were $57 million during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018. Factoring fees for the sales of receivables were recorded in other income, net and were not material.

Inventory



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Finished goods	$	510	$	562
Work-in-process	542		696
Raw materials	183		189
Total inventory	$	1,235	$	1,447

Other current assets



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Prepaid expenses	$	174	$	440
Other receivables	87		155
Other	42		129
Total other current assets	$	303	$	724

Accrued Rebate Activity



	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	124		$	317
Charged as a reduction of revenue	64			120
Reversal of unclaimed rebates	(10		)	(36		)
Payments	(125		)	(222		)
Ending balance	$	53		$	179

We recorded customer rebate charges of $25 million and $56 million in the fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 and April 30, 2017, respectively.

Other Long-Term Liabilities



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Deferred tax liabilities ^(a)	$	266	$	10,019
Unrecognized tax benefits ^{(a) (b)}	2,700		1,011
Other	298		242
Total other long-term liabilities	$	3,264	$	11,272

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(a) Refer to Note 8. “Income Taxes” for additional information regarding these balances.

(b) Includes accrued interest and penalties.

Discontinued Operations

On December 1, 2017, we sold Brocade’s IP Networking business to ARRIS International plc, or ARRIS, for cash consideration of $800 million, adjusted for closing working capital balances. In connection with this sale, we indemnified ARRIS for $116 million of potential income tax liabilities. We provided transitional services as short-term assistance to ARRIS in assuming the operations of the purchased business. We do not have any material continuing involvement with this business and have presented its results in discontinued operations.

The following table summarizes the selected financial information of discontinued operations:



	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017			May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	3		$	18		$	5
Loss from discontinued operations	$	(3	)	$	(4	)	$	(18	)	$	(9	)

Supplemental Cash Flow Information



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Cash paid for interest	$	1	$	1	$	233	$	103
Cash paid for income taxes	$	87	$	121	$	196	$	218

At May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, we had $27 million and $122 million, respectively, of unpaid purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and other current liabilities.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill



	Wired Infrastructure		Wireless Communications		Enterprise Storage		Industrial & Other		Total

	(In millions)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	$	17,622	$	5,945	$	995	$	144	$	24,706
Brocade Merger	70		—		2,119		—		2,189
Other acquisition	13		—		—		—		13
Balance as of May 6, 2018	$	17,705	$	5,945	$	3,114	$	144	$	26,908

During the two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, we made one immaterial acquisition in addition to the Brocade Merger.

Intangible Assets



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value

	(In millions)
As of May 6, 2018:
Purchased technology	$	15,770	$	(5,295	)	$	10,475
Customer contracts and related relationships	1,792		(770		)	1,022
Trade names	578		(143		)	435
Other	151		(37		)	114
Intangible assets subject to amortization	18,291		(6,245		)	12,046
IPR&D	300		—			300
Total	$	18,591	$	(6,245	)	$	12,346

As of October 29, 2017:
Purchased technology	$	12,724	$	(4,265	)	$	8,459
Customer contracts and related relationships	4,240		(3,100		)	1,140
Trade names	528		(117		)	411
Other	135		(25		)	110
Intangible assets subject to amortization	17,627		(7,507		)	10,120
IPR&D	712		—			712
Total	$	18,339	$	(7,507	)	$	10,832

Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at May 6, 2018, the expected amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows:



Fiscal Year:	Expected Amortization Expense
	(In millions)
2018 (remainder)	$	1,669
2019	2,872
2020	2,424
2021	1,930
2022	1,425
Thereafter	1,726
Total	$	12,046

The weighted-average amortization periods remaining by intangible asset category were as follows:



Amortizable intangible assets:		May 6, 2018
		(In years)
Purchased technology		6
Customer contracts and related relationships		6
Trade names		12
Other		9

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The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Net Income (Loss) Per Share

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Net Income Per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period.

Diluted shares include the dilutive effect of in-the-money stock options, RSUs and employee stock purchase plan rights under the Broadcom Limited Second Amended and Restated Employee Share Purchase Plan, as amended, or ESPP (together referred to as equity awards). Diluted shares also included shares issuable upon exchange of the LP Units for the periods presented prior to the effective time of Mandatory Exchange (refer to Note 7. “Stockholders’ Equity” for additional information).

The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average stock price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and to purchase shares under the ESPP and the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares.

The dilutive effect of the LP Units was calculated using the if-converted method. The if-converted method assumed that the LP Units were converted at the beginning of the reporting period and included net income attributable to noncontrolling interest for the period.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented:



	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017			May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

Numerator - Basic:	(In millions, except per share data)
Income from continuing operations	$	3,736		$	468		$	10,317		$	725
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest	15			24			352			37
Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock	3,721			444			9,965			688

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(3		)	(4		)	(18		)	(9		)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1		)	—
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock	(3		)	(4		)	(17		)	(9		)

Net income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	440		$	9,948		$	679

Numerator - Diluted:
Income from continuing operations	$	3,736		$	468		$	10,317		$	725
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(3		)	(4		)	(18		)	(9		)
Net income	$	3,733		$	464		$	10,299		$	716



Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	421			403			415			401
Dilutive effect of equity awards	13			16			15			16
Exchange of noncontrolling interest	14			23			18			23
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	448			442			448			440

Basic income (loss) per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	8.84		$	1.10		$	24.01		$	1.72
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.04		)	(0.03		)
Net income per share	$	8.83		$	1.09		$	23.97		$	1.69

Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	8.34		$	1.06		$	23.03		$	1.65
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.04		)	(0.02		)
Net income per share	$	8.33		$	1.05		$	22.99		$	1.63

Borrowings

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Borrowings



	As of May 6, 2018:					As of October 29, 2017:
	Effective Interest Rate		Aggregate Principal Amount			Effective Interest Rate		Aggregate Principal Amount

	(In millions, except for percentages)
2017 Senior Notes
Fixed rate 2.375% notes due January 2020	2.615	%	$	2,750		2.615	%	$	2,750
Fixed rate 2.200% notes due January 2021	2.406	%	750			2.406	%	750
Fixed rate 3.000% notes due January 2022	3.214	%	3,500			3.214	%	3,500
Fixed rate 2.650% notes due January 2023	2.781	%	1,000			2.781	%	1,000
Fixed rate 3.625% notes due January 2024	3.744	%	2,500			3.744	%	2,500
Fixed rate 3.125% notes due January 2025	3.234	%	1,000			3.234	%	1,000
Fixed rate 3.875% notes due January 2027	4.018	%	4,800			4.018	%	4,800
Fixed rate 3.500% notes due January 2028	3.596	%	1,250			3.596	%	1,250
			17,550					17,550
Assumed BRCM Senior Notes
Fixed rate 2.70% notes due November 2018	2.70	%	117			2.70	%	117
Fixed rate 2.50% - 4.50% notes due August 2022 - August 2034	2.50% - 4.50%		22			2.50% - 4.50%		22
			139					139
Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes
Fixed rate 1.375% convertible notes due January 2020	0.628	%	38					—
Total principal amount outstanding			17,727					17,689
Less: Unaccreted discount and unamortized debt issuance costs			(129		)			(141		)
Total carrying value of debt			$	17,598				$	17,548

Senior Notes and Assumed BRCM Senior Notes

In fiscal year 2017, Broadcom Corporation, or BRCM, and Broadcom Cayman Finance Limited, or together with BRCM referred to as the Subsidiary Issuers, completed the issuance and sale of senior unsecured notes, or the 2017 Senior Notes, in an aggregate principal amount of $17,550 million. Our 2017 Senior Notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis by Broadcom-Singapore and the Partnership, subject to certain release conditions described in the indentures governing the 2017 Senior Notes, or the 2017 Indentures. On April 9, 2018, Broadcom Inc., or Parent Guarantor, became a guarantor of the 2017 Senior Notes and entered into supplemental indentures with the Subsidiary Issuers and the trustee of the 2017 Senior Notes. At that time, Broadcom-Singapore, a guarantor at the issuance of the 2017 Senior Notes, became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadcom Inc. and a subsidiary guarantor, or Subsidiary Guarantor. In addition, the Partnership was released from its guarantee of the 2017 Senior Notes under each of the 2017 Indentures in accordance with their terms. Each series of 2017 Senior Notes pays interest semi-annually in cash in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year. As of May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, we accrued interest payable of $194 million and $136 million, respectively.

We may redeem all or a portion of our 2017 Senior Notes at any time prior to their maturity, subject to a specified make-whole premium as set forth in the 2017 Indentures. In the event of a change of control triggering event, holders of our 2017 Senior Notes will have the right to require us to purchase for cash all or a portion of their 2017 Senior Notes at a redemption price of 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such 2017 Senior Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest. The 2017 Indentures also contain covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability of Broadcom and our subsidiaries to incur certain secured debt and consummate certain sale and leaseback transactions, and the ability of the Parent Guarantor, the Subsidiary Issuers and the Subsidiary Guarantor to merge, consolidate or sell all or substantially all of their assets.

In connection with the issuance of the 2017 Senior Notes, we entered into registration rights agreements, pursuant to which we were obligated to use commercially reasonable efforts to file with the SEC, and cause to be declared effective, a registration statement with respect to an offer to exchange, or the Exchange Offer, each series of 2017 Senior Notes for notes that are registered with the SEC, or the Registered Notes, with substantially identical terms. On January 9, 2018, we launched the Exchange Offer and on February 21, 2018, substantially all of the 2017 Senior Notes were tendered and exchanged for Registered Notes in the Exchange Offer.

We were in compliance with all of the covenants related to the 2017 Senior Notes and senior unsecured notes assumed in the connection with acquisition of BRCM, or the Assumed BRCM Senior Notes, as of May 6, 2018.

Assumed Brocade Debt

As a result of the Brocade Merger, we assumed $575 million in aggregate principal amount of Brocade’s 1.375% convertible senior unsecured notes due 2020, or the Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes. The Brocade Merger was a “fundamental change” as well as a “make-whole fundamental change” as defined under the terms of the indenture governing the Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes. Accordingly, the holders of the Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes received the right to require us to repurchase their notes for cash. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we repurchased $537 million in aggregate principal amount for $548 million at a conversion rate of $1,018 for each $1,000 of principal surrendered for conversion. As of May 6, 2018, the outstanding principal amount of the Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes was $38 million. The remaining outstanding Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes are convertible into cash at a conversion rate of $812 for each $1,000 of principal. We were in compliance with all of the covenants related to the Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes as of May 6, 2018.

We also assumed $300 million in aggregate principal amount of Brocade’s 4.625% senior unsecured notes due 2023. On January 16, 2018, we called and redeemed all of these outstanding notes for a total payment of $308 million, including the redemption price.

Fair Value of Debt

As of May 6, 2018, the estimated aggregate fair value of the 2017 Senior Notes, the Assumed BRCM Senior Notes and the Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes was $17,024 million and was primarily classified as Level 2 as we used quoted prices from less active markets.

Future Principal Payments of Debt

The future scheduled principal payments for the outstanding 2017 Senior Notes, Assumed BRCM Senior Notes and Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes as of May 6, 2018 were as follows:



Fiscal Year:	Future Scheduled Principal Payments
	(In millions)
2018 (remainder)	$	117
2019	—
2020	2,788
2021	750
2022	3,509
Thereafter	10,563
Total	$	17,727

Stockholders' Equity

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Equity [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders’ Equity

Completion of the Redomiciliation Transaction

For the period prior to the Redomiciliation Transaction, our stockholders’ equity reflects Broadcom-Singapore’s outstanding ordinary shares, all of which were publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. After the close of market trading on April 4, 2018, pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement, all Broadcom-Singapore ordinary shares outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of Scheme of Arrangement were exchanged on a one-for-one basis for newly issued shares of Broadcom Inc. common stock and Broadcom-Singapore became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Broadcom Inc.

In conjunction with the Redomiciliation Transaction and pursuant to the Mandatory Exchange, immediately prior to the effective time of the Scheme of Arrangement all outstanding LP Units held by the limited partners were mandatorily exchanged for approximately 22 million newly issued shares of Broadcom Inc. common stock on a one-for-one basis. As a result, all limited partners of the Partnership have become common stockholders of Broadcom Inc. In addition, all related outstanding special preference shares of Broadcom-Singapore were automatically redeemed pursuant to Broadcom-Singapore’s governing documents upon the Mandatory Exchange.

Noncontrolling Interest

As of October 29, 2017 and immediately prior to the effective time of the Scheme of Arrangement, the limited partners held a noncontrolling interest of approximately 5% in the Partnership through their ownership of LP Units. Accordingly, net income attributable to our common stock in our condensed consolidated statements of operations excludes the noncontrolling interest’s proportionate share of the results for the periods presented. In addition, we presented the proportionate share of equity attributable to the noncontrolling interest as a separate component of stockholders’ equity within our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 29, 2017 and condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity for the periods immediately prior to the effective time of the Scheme of Arrangement.

Dividends and Distributions



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions, except per share data)
Cash dividends and distributions paid per share/unit	$	1.75	$	1.02	$	3.50	$	2.04
Cash dividends paid to stockholders	$	727	$	414	$	1,444	$	822
Cash distributions paid to limited partners	$	39	$	23	$	77	$	46

Stock Repurchase Program

In April 2018, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $12 billion of our common stock from time to time on or prior to November 3, 2019, the end of our fiscal year 2019. Under our stock repurchase program, we repurchased and retired approximately 1.5 million shares of our common stock at a weighted average price of $230.50 in the fiscal quarter ended May 6, 2018. As of May 6, 2018, $11,653 million of the current authorization remained available under our stock repurchase program.

Repurchases under our stock repurchase program may be effected through a variety of methods, including open market or privately negotiated purchases. The timing and number of shares of common stock repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions and alternative investment opportunities. We are not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares of common stock, and we may suspend or discontinue our repurchase program at any time.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Cost of products sold	$	21	$	15	$	41	$	29
Research and development	205		150		408		291
Selling, general and administrative	70		51		146		97
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	296	$	216	$	595	$	417

Equity Incentive Award Plans

A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows:



	Number of RSUs Outstanding		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share

	(In millions, except per share data)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	18		$	163.42
Granted	7		$	240.87
Vested	(5	)	$	155.45
Forfeited	(1	)	$	161.95
Balance as of May 6, 2018	19		$	194.00

The aggregate fair value of time- and market-based RSUs that vested during the two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 was $1,355 million, which represents the market value of our common stock on the date that the RSUs vested. The number of RSUs vested included shares of common stock that we withheld for settlement of employees’ withholding obligations due upon the vesting of RSUs. Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs as of May 6, 2018 was $3,048 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average service period of 3.1 years.

A summary of time- and market-based stock option activity is as follows:



	Number of Options Outstanding			Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value

	(In millions, except years and per share data)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	10			$	49.54
Exercised	(1	)		$	45.76		$	318
Cancelled	—		*	$	74.66
Balance as of May 6, 2018	9			$	50.08	2.41	$	1,593
Fully vested as of May 6, 2018	8			$	48.96	2.38	$	1,543
Fully vested and expected to vest as of May 6, 2018	9			$	50.08	2.41	$	1,593

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* Represents fewer than 0.5 million shares.

The total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options as of May 6, 2018 was $3 million, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average service period of 0.5 years.

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Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
Income Taxes	May 06, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes For the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, our benefit from income taxes was $2,637 million and $8,423 million, respectively, compared to $103 million and $93 million for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2017, respectively. The benefit for the fiscal quarter ended May 6, 2018 included the impact from the April 4, 2018 completion of the Redomiciliation Transaction and related internal reorganizations. The impact included tax benefits from the reduction of $1,063 million in unrecognized federal tax benefits related to a one-time transition tax, or the Transition Tax, $431 million in the Transition Tax payable and $1,162 million from the remeasurement of withholding taxes on undistributed earnings, partially offset by a $91 million tax provision on foreign earnings and profit subject to U.S. tax. The benefit from income taxes in the two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 was principally a result of provisional income tax benefits realized from the enactment of the 2017 Tax Reform Act on December 22, 2017 and included the net deferred tax liabilities established in connection with the Brocade Merger. The 2017 Tax Reform Act makes significant changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, a decrease in the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, the transition of U.S. international taxation from a worldwide tax system to a participation exemption regime, and the Transition Tax on the mandatory deemed repatriation of accumulated non-U.S. earnings of U.S. controlled foreign corporations as of December 31, 2017. On December 22, 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, or SAB 118, to address the application of GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the 2017 Tax Reform Act. Based on our interpretation of the 2017 Tax Reform Act and available guidance, including SAB 118, we recorded a total provisional benefit of $7,303 million, which we believe was a reasonable estimate as of May 6, 2018. The provisional benefit includes $92 million related to the remeasurement of certain deferred tax assets and liabilities, which was based on the tax rates at which they are expected to be reversed in the future as a result of the 2017 Tax Reform Act. The provisional benefit also includes $7,212 million related to the Transition Tax, which was primarily due to a reduction of $10,392 million in our federal deferred income tax liabilities on accumulated non-U.S. earnings, partially offset by $2,116 million of federal provisional long-term Transition Tax payable and $1,116 million of unrecognized federal tax benefits related to the Transition Tax. The provisional benefit includes a $1,494 million reduction of the Transition Tax in the fiscal quarter ended May 6, 2018 primarily as a result of the completion of the Redomiciliation Transaction and related internal reorganizations. Additional detailed analysis of historical foreign earnings, as well as potential correlative adjustments is ongoing. Any subsequent adjustment to these amounts, which must be completed within 12 months of the enactment of the 2017 Tax Reform Act, will be recorded as a discrete adjustment to provision for (benefit from) income taxes in the period in which the analysis is complete. In connection with the Brocade Merger, we established $845 million of net deferred tax liabilities on the excess of book basis over the tax basis of acquired identified intangible assets and investments in certain foreign subsidiaries that have not been indefinitely reinvested, partially offset by acquired tax attributes. The net deferred tax liabilities are based upon certain assumptions underlying our preliminary purchase price allocation. Upon finalization of the purchase price allocation, additional adjustments to the amount of our net deferred taxes may be required, provided we are within the measurement period. We also recognized discrete benefits from the recognition of $127 million and $155 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards that were vested and/or exercised during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, respectively. The benefit from income taxes in the corresponding 2017 fiscal periods was primarily due to a discrete benefit from the recognition of $139 million and $181 million of excess tax benefits from stock-based awards that were vested and/or exercised during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2017, respectively. Uncertain Tax Positions The balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits was $3,430 million and $2,256 million as of May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, respectively. Gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $1,174 million compared to the balance as of October 29, 2017, primarily due to the recognition of uncertain tax positions related to the Transition Tax and to a lesser extent, the Brocade Merger, which were initially estimated as of the Brocade Acquisition Date. We continue to reevaluate these items with any adjustments to our preliminary estimates recognized, provided we are within the measurement period and we continue to collect information in order to determine their estimated values. Accrued interest and penalties are included in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, the combined amount of cumulative accrued interest and penalties was approximately $155 million and $132 million, respectively. A portion of our unrecognized tax benefits will affect our effective tax rate if they are recognized upon favorable resolution of the uncertain tax positions. As of May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, approximately $3,586 million and $2,388 million, respectively, of the unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, would affect our effective tax rate if favorably resolved. We are subject to U.S. income tax examination for fiscal years 2010 and later. Certain of our acquired companies are subject to tax examinations in major jurisdictions outside the United States for fiscal years 2013 and later. It is possible that our existing unrecognized tax benefits may change by up to $257 million as a result of lapses of statutes of limitations for certain audit periods and/or audit examinations expected to be completed within the next 12 months.

Segment Information

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

Reportable Segments

We have four reportable segments: wired infrastructure, wireless communications, enterprise storage and industrial & other. These segments align with our principal target markets. The segments represent components for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by the Chief Executive Officer of Broadcom, who has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker, or the CODM, as defined by authoritative guidance on segment reporting, in determining how to allocate resources and evaluate performance. The segments are determined based on several factors, including client base, homogeneity of products, technology, delivery channels and similar economic characteristics.

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we completed the Brocade Merger. The operating results are reported primarily within the enterprise storage segment. See Note 2. “Acquisition of Brocade" for additional information.

Our CODM assesses the performance of each segment and allocates resources to those segments based on net revenue and operating results and does not evaluate our segments using discrete asset information. Operating results by segment include items that are directly attributable to each segment. Operating results by segment also include shared expenses such as global operations, including manufacturing support, logistics and quality control, in addition to expenses associated with selling, general and administrative activities for the business, which are allocated primarily based on revenue, while facilities expenses are primarily allocated based on site-specific headcount.

Unallocated Expenses

Unallocated expenses include amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring, impairment and disposal charges, acquisition-related costs, charges related to inventory step-up to fair value, and other costs, which are not used in evaluating the results of, or in allocating resources to, our segments. Acquisition-related costs also include transaction costs and any costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses.

Depreciation expense directly attributable to each reportable segment is included in operating results for each segment. However, the CODM does not evaluate depreciation expense by operating segment and, therefore, it is not separately presented. There was no inter-segment revenue. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.



	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017			May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Net revenue:
Wired infrastructure	$	2,295		$	2,111		$	4,170		$	4,195
Wireless communications	1,294			1,150			3,504			2,325
Enterprise storage	1,162			712			2,153			1,419
Industrial & other	263			217			514			390
Total net revenue	$	5,014		$	4,190		$	10,341		$	8,329

Operating income:
Wired infrastructure	$	1,058		$	937		$	1,845		$	1,870
Wireless communications	522			414			1,581			841
Enterprise storage	720			382			1,299			757
Industrial & other	152			109			294			170
Unallocated expenses	(1,251		)	(1,368		)	(2,875		)	(2,658		)
Total operating income	$	1,201		$	474		$	2,144		$	980

Significant Customer Information

We sell our products through our direct sales force and a select network of distributors globally. One direct customer accounted for 13% and 17% of our net accounts receivable balance at May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017, respectively. During the two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, one direct customer represented 12% of our net revenue. No customer accounted for 10% or more of our net revenue for the fiscal quarter ended May 6, 2018. During the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2017, one direct customer represented 13% and 14% of our net revenue, respectively. The majority of the revenue from this customer was included in our wireless communications and wired infrastructure segments. This customer is a contract manufacturer for a number of OEMs.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Related Party Transactions

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Related Party Transactions

During the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 and April 30, 2017, in the ordinary course of business, we purchased from, or sold to, entities of which one of our directors also serves or served as a director, or entities that are otherwise affiliated with one of our directors.



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Total net revenue	$	200	$	71	$	382	$	148
Total costs and expenses, including inventory purchases	$	31	$	46	$	67	$	65



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Total receivables	$	76	$	31
Total payables	$	8	$	12

Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of May 6, 2018 that materially changed from the end of fiscal year 2017:



			Fiscal Year
	Total		2018 (remainder)		2019		2020		2021		2022		Thereafter

	(In millions)
Debt principal, interest and fees	$	21,371	$	430	$	566	$	3,321	$	1,242	$	3,940	$	11,872
Purchase commitments	$	931	$	843	$	69	$	18	$	1	$	—	$	—

Debt Principal, Interest and Fees. Represents principal and interest on borrowings under the 2017 Senior Notes, the Assumed BRCM Senior Notes, and the Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes.

Purchase Commitments. Represents unconditional purchase obligations that include agreements to purchase goods or services, primarily inventory, that are enforceable and legally binding on us and that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions, and the approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. Cancellation for outstanding purchase orders for capital expenditures in connection with internal fabrication facility expansion and construction of our new campuses is generally allowed but requires payment of all costs incurred through the date of cancellation and, therefore, cancelable purchase orders for these capital expenditures are included in the table above.

Due to the inherent uncertainty with respect to the timing of future cash outflows associated with our unrecognized tax benefits at May 6, 2018, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of cash settlement with the respective taxing authorities. Therefore, $2,700 million of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest classified within other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of May 6, 2018 have been excluded from the contractual obligations table above.

Contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in litigation that we believe is of the type common to companies engaged in our line of business, including commercial disputes, employment issues and disputes involving claims by third parties that our activities infringe their patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property rights. Legal proceedings are often complex, may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources, and the outcome of litigation is inherently uncertain, with material adverse outcomes possible. Intellectual property claims generally involve the demand by a third-party that we cease the manufacture, use or sale of the allegedly infringing products, processes or technologies and/or pay substantial damages or royalties for past, present and future use of the allegedly infringing intellectual property. Claims that our products or processes infringe or misappropriate any third-party intellectual property rights (including claims arising through our contractual indemnification of our customers) often involve highly complex, technical issues, the outcome of which is inherently uncertain. Moreover, from time to time we pursue litigation to assert our intellectual property rights. Regardless of the merit or resolution of any such litigation, complex intellectual property litigation is generally costly and diverts the efforts and attention of our management and technical personnel.

Lawsuits Relating to the Acquisition of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

On December 13, 2016, December 15, 2016, December 21, 2016, January 5, 2017 and January 18, 2017, six putative class action complaints were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, or the U.S. Northern District Court, captioned Steinberg v. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:16-cv-7081-EMC, Gross v. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:16-cv-7173-EJD, Jha v. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:16-cv-7270-HRL, Bragan v. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:16-cv-7271-JSD, Chuakay v. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:17-cv-0058-PJH, and Mathew v. Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., et al., No. 3:16-cv-7271-HSG, respectively. The Steinberg, Bragan and Mathew complaints named as defendants Brocade, the members of Brocade’s board of directors, Broadcom, BRCM and Bobcat Merger Sub, Inc. The Gross, Jha and Chuakay complaints named as defendants Brocade and the members of Brocade’s board of directors. All of the complaints asserted claims under Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 14a-9 promulgated thereunder. The complaints alleged, among other things, that the board of directors of Brocade failed to provide material information and/or omitted material information from the Preliminary Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on December 6, 2016 by Brocade. The complaints sought to enjoin the closing of the transaction between Brocade and Broadcom, as well as certain other equitable and declaratory relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On January 10, 2017, January 27, 2017 and February 15, 2017, the U.S. Northern District Court granted motions to relate the cases, all of which were then related to the Steinberg action and before the Honorable Judge Edward Chen. On January 11, 2017, Plaintiff Jha filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, which was subsequently withdrawn on January 18, 2017. On February 6, 2017, Plaintiff Gross voluntarily dismissed the Gross action without prejudice, which was ordered by the U.S. Northern District Court on February 15, 2017. On April 14, 2017, the U.S. Northern District Court granted the Motion for Consolidation, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Lead Plaintiff’s Selection of Counsel filed by Plaintiff Giulio D. Cessario, a plaintiff in the Steinberg action, which consolidated these actions under the caption In re Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 3:16-cv-07081-EMC. On December 29, 2017, Lead Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the consolidated action without prejudice and withdrew as Lead Plaintiff. On February 16, 2018, Plaintiffs Gross, Chuakay and Jha filed a joint motion for an award of attorneys’ fees. On March 2, 2018, the defendants filed a joint opposition to the motion for attorneys’ fees. On May 3, 2018, Plaintiffs Gross, Chuakay and Jha withdrew their motion for an award of attorneys’ fees. As of May 6, 2018, all actions have been dismissed and motions withdrawn, thereby concluding all actions with respect to these lawsuits.

Lawsuits Relating to Tessera, Inc.

On May 23, 2016, Tessera Technologies, Inc., Tessera, Inc., or Tessera, and Invensas Corp., an affiliate of Tessera, or Invensas or collectively, the Complainants, filed a complaint to institute an investigation with the U.S. International Trade Commission, or the ITC. The Complainants alleged infringement by Broadcom and our subsidiaries, BRCM, Avago Technologies Limited, or Avago, and Avago Technologies U.S. Inc., or Avago U.S., or collectively, the Respondents, of three patents relating to semiconductor packaging and semiconductor manufacturing technology. The downstream respondents, which are customers of the Respondents, were Arista Networks, Inc., ARRIS International plc, ARRIS Group, Inc., ARRIS Technology, Inc., ARRIS Enterprises LLC, ARRIS Solutions, Inc., Pace Ltd., Pace Americas, LLC, Pace USA, LLC, ASUSteK Computer Inc., ASUS Computer International, Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC, Comcast Business Communications, LLC, HTC Corporation, HTC America, Inc., NETGEAR, Inc., Technicolor S.A., Technicolor USA, Inc., and Technicolor Connected Home USA LLC, or collectively, the Downstream Respondents. On July 20, 2016, the ITC instituted the investigation, or the ITC Investigation. Complainants sought the following relief: (1) a permanent limited exclusion order excluding from importation into the U.S. all of the Respondents' semiconductor devices and semiconductor device packages and Downstream Respondents’ products containing Respondents’ semiconductor devices and semiconductor device packages that infringe one or more of the three patents subject to the ITC Investigation and (2) a permanent cease and desist order prohibiting the Respondents and Downstream Respondents and related companies from importing, marketing, advertising, demonstrating, warehousing inventory for distribution, offering for sale, selling, qualifying for use in the products of others, distributing, or using the Respondents' semiconductor devices and semiconductor device packages and Downstream Respondents’ products containing Respondents’ semiconductor devices and semiconductor device packages that infringe one or more of the three patents subject to the ITC Investigation.

On May 23, 2016, Tessera and Invensas filed a complaint against BRCM in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 1-16-cv-00379, alleging infringement of the three patents subject to the ITC Investigation. The complaint sought compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, as well as an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs.

On May 23, 2016, Tessera and Tessera Advanced Technologies, Inc. filed a complaint against BRCM in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 1-16-cv-00380, alleging infringement of four patents relating to semiconductor packaging and circuit technologies. On June 19, 2016, the complaint was amended to add three more patents relating to semiconductor packaging technologies for a total of seven patents in this matter. The complaint sought compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, as well as an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs.

On May 23, 2016, Invensas filed a Writ of Summons against Broadcom, BRCM, Broadcom Netherlands B.V. and Broadcom Communications Netherlands B.V. in the Hague District Court in the Netherlands, Case No. L1422381, alleging infringement of a single European patent that is a foreign counterpart to one of the patents subject to the ITC Investigation, or the European Patent. The named defendants also included distributors EBV Elektronik GmbH, Arrow Central Europe GmbH, and Mouser Electronics Netherlands B.V. The requested relief included a cease-and-desist order and damages in an unspecified amount.

On May 23, 2016, Invensas also filed a complaint against each of (i) Broadcom Germany GmbH and Broadcom‘s German distributors, Case No. 7 O 97/16, and (ii) Broadcom and BRCM, Case No. 7 O 98/16, in the Mannheim District Court in Germany, alleging infringement of the European Patent. The requested relief included damages in an unspecified amount and an injunction preventing the sale of the accused products.

On November 7, 2016, Invensas filed a complaint against Avago, Avago U.S., Emulex Corporation, or Emulex, LSI Corporation and PLX Technology, Inc., a subsidiary of Broadcom, or PLX, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 1-16-cv-01033, alleging infringement of two of the patents subject to the ITC Investigation. The complaint sought compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, as well as an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs.

On November 7, 2016, Tessera and Invensas filed a complaint against Avago, Avago U.S., and Avago Technologies Wireless (U.S.A.) Manufacturing Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Case No. 1-16-cv-01034, alleging infringement of two patents relating to semiconductor packaging technology. On January 31, 2017, Tessera and Invensas amended the complaint in this matter and added three additional patents related to semiconductor packaging technology, which were also at issue in case No. 1-16-cv-00379 pending in Delaware. The complaint sought compensatory damages in an unspecified amount, as well as an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest, and costs.

On December 18, 2017, Broadcom and its subsidiaries entered into comprehensive settlement agreements and a patent license agreement with Tessera and its affiliates resolving all outstanding litigation. Pursuant to the agreements between the parties, the ITC investigation was terminated and all of the other litigations were dismissed, thereby concluding all actions with respect to these matters.

Lawsuits Relating to the Acquisition of Emulex

On March 3, 2015, two putative shareholder class action complaints were filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or the Delaware Court of Chancery, against Emulex, its directors, Avago Technologies Wireless (U.S.A.) Manufacturing Inc., or AT Wireless, and Emerald Merger Sub, Inc., or Emerald Merger Sub, captioned as follows: James Tullman v. Emulex Corporation, et al., Case No. 10743-VCL (Del. Ch.); Moshe Silver ACF/Yehudit Silver U/NY/UTMA v. Emulex Corporation, et al., Case No. 10744-VCL (Del. Ch.). On March 11, 2015, a third complaint was filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, captioned Hoai Vu v. Emulex Corporation, et al., Case No. 10776-VCL (Del. Ch.). The complaints alleged, among other things, that Emulex’s directors breached their fiduciary duties by approving the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 25, 2015, by and among AT Wireless, Emerald Merger Sub and Emulex and that AT Wireless and Emerald Merger Sub aided and abetted these alleged breaches of fiduciary duty. The complaints sought, among other things, either to enjoin the transaction or to rescind it following its completion, as well as damages, including attorneys’ and experts’ fees. The Delaware Court of Chancery has entered an order consolidating the three Delaware actions under the caption In re Emulex Corporation Stockholder Litigation, Consolidated C.A. No. 10743-VCL. On May 5, 2015, we completed our acquisition of Emulex. On June 5, 2015, the Court of Chancery dismissed the consolidated action without prejudice.

On April 8, 2015, a putative class action complaint was filed in the U.S. Central District Court, entitled Gary Varjabedian, et al. v. Emulex Corporation, et al., No. 8:15-cv-554-CJC-JCG. The complaint names as defendants Emulex, its directors, AT Wireless and Emerald Merger Sub, and purported to assert claims under Sections 14(d), 14(e) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the board of directors of Emulex failed to provide material information and/or omitted material information from the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9 filed with the SEC on April 7, 2015 by Emulex, together with the exhibits and annexes thereto. The complaint sought to enjoin the tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Emulex common stock, as well as certain other equitable relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On July 28, 2015, the U.S. Central District Court issued an order appointing the lead plaintiff and approving lead counsel for the putative class. On September 9, 2015, plaintiff filed a first amended complaint seeking rescission of the merger, unspecified money damages, other equitable relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. On October 13, 2015, defendants moved to dismiss the first amended complaint, which the U.S. Central District Court granted with prejudice on January 13, 2016. Plaintiff filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, or the Ninth Circuit Court, on January 15, 2016. The appeal is captioned Gary Varjabedian, et al. v. Emulex Corporation, et al., No. 16-55088. On June 27, 2016, the Plaintiff-Appellant filed his opening brief, on August 17 and August 22, 2016, the Defendants-Appellees filed their answering briefs, and on October 5, 2016 Plaintiff-Appellant filed his reply brief. The Ninth Circuit Court heard oral argument on October 5, 2017. On April 20, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court issued an opinion affirming in part and reversing in part the decision of the U.S. Central District Court and remanding Plaintiff-Appellant’s claims under Sections 14(e) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act to the U.S. Central District Court for reconsideration. On May 4, 2018, the Defendants-Appellees filed a Petition for Rehearing En Banc with the Ninth Circuit Court. We believe these claims are all entirely without merit and intend to vigorously defend these actions.

Lawsuits Relating to the Acquisition of PLX

In June and July 2014, four lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Santa Clara, or the Superior Court, challenging our acquisition of PLX. On July 22, 2014, the Superior Court consolidated these California actions under the caption In re PLX Technology, Inc. S’holder Litig., Lead Case No. 1-14-CV-267079 (Cal. Super. Ct., Santa Clara) and appointed lead counsel. That same day, the Superior Court also stayed the consolidated action, pending resolution of related actions filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery, described below.

Also in June and July 2014, five similar lawsuits were filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery. On July 21, 2014, the Delaware Court of Chancery consolidated these Delaware actions under the caption In re PLX Technology, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, Consol. C.A. No. 9880-VCL (Del. Ch.), appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel, and designated an operative complaint for the consolidated action. On July 31, 2014, counsel for lead plaintiffs in Delaware informed the Delaware Court of Chancery that they would not seek a preliminary injunction, but intend to seek damages and pursue monetary remedies through post-closing litigation. Our acquisition of PLX closed on August 12, 2014.

On October 31, 2014, lead plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint. This complaint alleges, among other things, that PLX’s directors breached their fiduciary duties to PLX’s stockholders by seeking to sell PLX for an inadequate price, pursuant to an unfair process, and by agreeing to preclusive deal protections in the merger agreement. Plaintiffs also allege that Potomac Capital Partners II, L.P., Deutsche Bank Securities, AT Wireless and Pluto Merger Sub, Inc., the acquisition subsidiary, aided and abetted the alleged fiduciary breaches. Plaintiffs also allege that PLX’s Solicitation/Recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9, as filed with the SEC, contained false and misleading statements and/or omitted material information necessary to inform the shareholder vote. The plaintiffs seek, among other things, monetary damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. On September 3, 2015, the Delaware Court of Chancery granted motions to dismiss filed by AT Wireless, the acquisition subsidiary and two PLX directors, and denied motions to dismiss filed by several other PLX directors, Potomac Capital Partners II, L.P. and Deutsche Bank Securities.

On August 17, 2016, the five remaining PLX director-defendants and Deutsche Bank Securities entered into a stipulation of partial settlement to resolve claims against all of the former PLX directors and Deutsche Bank Securities asserted in the Delaware class action. The partial settlement also provides for a release of all potential claims against AT Wireless, Pluto Merger Sub, Inc., Avago and PLX. Defendant Potomac Capital Partners II, L.P. is not a party to the settlement. This partial settlement was approved by the Delaware Court of Chancery on December 20, 2016.

On November 9, 2016, the sole remaining defendant, Potomac Capital Partners II, L.P., filed cross-claims against the named individual director defendants and Deutsche Bank Securities for contribution. Under various contracts and statutes, PLX may owe indemnification to each of these parties. The cross-claims are now barred according to the terms of the approved partial settlement, although Potomac Capital Partners II, L.P. might be entitled to an offset (based on contributory fault) of any damages it might owe to the class. A bench trial was held in the Delaware class action on April 10, 2018 and a decision is expected later this year.

Other Matters

In addition to the matters discussed above, we are currently engaged in a number of legal actions in the ordinary course of our business.

Contingency Assessment

We do not believe, based on currently available facts and circumstances, that the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings, taken individually or as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, lawsuits may involve complex questions of fact and law and may require the expenditure of significant funds and other resources to defend. The results of litigation are inherently uncertain, and material adverse outcomes are possible. From time to time, we may enter into confidential discussions regarding the potential settlement of such lawsuits. Any settlement of pending litigation could require us to incur substantial costs and other ongoing expenses, such as future royalty payments in the case of an intellectual property dispute.

During the periods presented, no material amounts have been accrued or disclosed in the accompanying consolidated financial statements with respect to loss contingencies associated with any legal proceedings, as potential losses for such matters are not considered probable and ranges of losses are not reasonably estimable. These matters are subject to many uncertainties and the ultimate outcomes are not predictable. There can be no assurances that the actual amounts required to satisfy any liabilities arising from the matters described above will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Other Indemnifications

As is customary in our industry and as provided for in local law in the United States and other jurisdictions, many of our standard contracts provide remedies to our customers and others with whom we enter into contracts, such as defense, settlement, or payment of judgment for intellectual property claims related to the use of our products. From time to time, we indemnify customers, as well as our suppliers, contractors, lessors, lessees, companies that purchase our businesses or assets and others with whom we enter into contracts, against combinations of loss, expense, or liability arising from various triggering events related to the sale and the use of our products, the use of their goods and services, the use of facilities and state of our owned facilities, the state of the assets and businesses that we sell and other matters covered by such contracts, usually up to a specified maximum amount. In addition, from time to time we also provide protection to these parties against claims related to undiscovered liabilities, additional product liabilities or environmental obligations. In our experience, claims made under such indemnifications are rare and the associated estimated fair value of the liability is not material.

Restructuring Charges

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges

Restructuring Charges

The following is a summary of significant restructuring expense recognized in continuing operations, primarily operating expenses:

•

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we began the implementation of cost reduction activities associated with the Brocade Merger. In connection with the Brocade Merger, we recognized $35 million and $143 million of restructuring costs primarily related to employee termination costs during the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, respectively. Approximately 1,100 employees have been terminated from our workforce across all business and functional areas on a global basis as a result of the Brocade Merger. Management is in the process of further evaluating our resources and business needs and may eliminate additional positions, which would result in additional restructuring costs.

•

In connection with the acquisition of BRCM in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, or the Broadcom Merger, we began the implementation of cost reduction activities associated with the Broadcom Merger. Restructuring costs recorded were $14 million and $45 million for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, respectively, and $22 million and $64 million for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2017, respectively. Restructuring costs were primarily related to lease and other exit costs for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 and employee termination costs for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2017.



	Employee Termination Costs			Leases and Other Exit Costs			Total

	(In millions)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	$	28		$	17		$	45
Restructuring charges ^(a)	129			61			190
Utilization	(121		)	(55		)	(176		)
Balance as of May 6, 2018 ^(b)	$	36		$	23		$	59

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(a) Included $2 million of restructuring expense related to discontinued operations recognized during the two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, which was included in loss from discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(b) The majority of the employee termination costs balance is expected to be paid in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018. The leases and other exit costs balance is expected to be paid during the remaining terms of the leases, which extend through fiscal year 2025.

Impairment and Disposal Charges

During the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, we recorded impairment and disposal charges of $6 million and $12 million, respectively. These charges primarily related to impairments of leasehold improvements. During the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2017, we recorded impairment and disposal charges of $15 million and $25 million, respectively. These charges included impairment of property, plant and equipment acquired through the Broadcom Merger and IPR&D projects.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information

In connection with the Exchange Offer, we are required to provide certain financial information regarding the Parent Guarantor, the Subsidiary Guarantor, the Subsidiary Issuers and our other subsidiaries, collectively, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. The following information sets forth the condensed consolidating financial information as of May 6, 2018 and October 29, 2017 and for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 and April 30, 2017 for the Parent Guarantor, the Subsidiary Guarantor, the Subsidiary Issuers, and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method; accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the Parent Guarantor, the Subsidiary Guarantor, the Subsidiary Issuers and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries are reflected in the eliminations column. In the opinion of management, separate complete financial statements of the Subsidiary Issuers would not provide additional material information that would be useful in assessing their financial composition.

See Note 6. “Borrowings” for more information regarding the 2017 Senior Notes and changes in guarantors resulting from the Redomiciliation Transaction. We have applied the impacts from the Redomiciliation Transaction and the change in guarantors retrospectively to all periods presented.



	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuers		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	495	$	5,913	$	1,779	$	—		$	8,187
Trade accounts receivable, net	—		—		—		2,749		—			2,749
Inventory	—		—		—		1,235		—			1,235
Intercompany receivable	10		6		1,693		1,393		(3,102		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable	—		—		1,320		2,554		(3,874		)	—
Other current assets	—		—		37		266		—			303
Total current assets	10		501		8,963		9,976		(6,976		)	12,474
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	—		—		241		2,479		—			2,720
Goodwill	—		—		1,360		25,548		—			26,908
Intangible assets, net	—		—		—		12,346		—			12,346
Investment in subsidiaries	32,405		32,413		35,187		96,595		(196,600		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term	—		—		43,565		937		(44,502		)	—
Other long-term assets	—		—		27		461		—			488
Total assets	$	32,415	$	32,914	$	89,343	$	148,342	$	(248,078	)	$	54,936
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	2	$	22	$	38	$	774	$	—		$	836
Employee compensation and benefits	—		—		137		280		—			417
Current portion of long-term debt	—		—		117		—		—			117
Intercompany payable	346		463		1,158		1,135		(3,102		)	—
Intercompany loan payable	—		—		2,554		1,320		(3,874		)	—
Other current liabilities	—		—		677		77		—			754
Total current liabilities	348		485		4,681		3,586		(6,976		)	2,124
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	—		—		17,444		37		—			17,481
Deferred tax liabilities	—		—		5		261		—			266
Intercompany loan payable, long-term	—		21		915		43,566		(44,502		)	—
Unrecognized tax benefits	—		—		1,941		759		—			2,700
Other long-term liabilities	—		—		163		135		—			298
Total liabilities	348		506		25,149		48,344		(51,478		)	22,869
Total stockholders’ equity	32,067		32,408		64,194		99,998		(196,600		)	32,067
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	32,415	$	32,914	$	89,343	$	148,342	$	(248,078	)	$	54,936



	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	October 29, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuers		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	194	$	7,555	$	3,455		$	—		$	11,204
Trade accounts receivable, net	—		—		—		2,448			—			2,448
Inventory	—		—		—		1,447			—			1,447
Intercompany receivable	—		32		279		309			(620		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable	—		28		1,891		8,849			(10,768		)	—
Other current assets	—		—		350		374			—			724
Total current assets	—		254		10,075		16,882			(11,388		)	15,823
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	—		—		207		2,392			—			2,599
Goodwill	—		—		1,360		23,346			—			24,706
Intangible assets, net	—		—		—		10,832			—			10,832
Investment in subsidiaries	20,285		23,112		28,049		63,739			(135,185		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term	—		—		41,547		—			(41,547		)	—
Other long-term assets	—		—		213		245			—			458
Total assets	$	20,285	$	23,366	$	81,451	$	117,436		$	(188,120	)	$	54,418
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—	$	7	$	72	$	1,026		$	—		$	1,105
Employee compensation and benefits	—		—		274		352			—			626
Current portion of long-term debt	—		—		117		—			—			117
Intercompany payable	—		123		186		311			(620		)	—
Intercompany loan payable	—		50		8,799		1,919			(10,768		)	—
Other current liabilities	—		—		254		427			—			681
Total current liabilities	—		180		9,702		4,035			(11,388		)	2,529
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	—		—		17,431		—			—			17,431
Deferred tax liabilities	—		—		10,293		(274		)	—			10,019
Intercompany loan payable, long-term	—		—		—		41,547			(41,547		)	—
Unrecognized tax benefits	—		—		497		514			—			1,011
Other long-term liabilities	—		—		76		166			—			242
Total liabilities	—		180		37,999		45,988			(52,935		)	31,232
Total stockholders’ equity	20,285		20,285		43,452		71,448			(135,185		)	20,285
Noncontrolling interest	—		2,901		—		—			—			2,901
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	20,285	$	23,366	$	81,451	$	117,436		$	(188,120	)	$	54,418



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	5,014		$	—		$	5,014
Intercompany revenue	—			—			566			—			(566		)	—
Total revenue	—			—			566			5,014			(566		)	5,014
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—			—			35			1,661			—			1,696
Intercompany cost of products sold	—			—			—			37			(37		)	—
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			765			—			765
Restructuring charges	—			—			—			2			—			2
Total cost of products sold	—			—			35			2,465			(37		)	2,463
Gross margin	—			—			531			2,549			(529		)	2,551
Research and development	—			—			407			529			—			936
Intercompany operating expense	—			—			—			529			(529		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	2			50			72			170			—			294
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			67			—			67
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—			—			11			42			—			53
Total operating expenses	2			50			490			1,337			(529		)	1,350
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(50		)	41			1,212			—			1,201
Interest expense	—			—			(148		)	—			—			(148		)
Intercompany interest expense	—			—			(81		)	(519		)	600			—
Other income, net	—			1			28			17			—			46
Intercompany interest income	—			—			519			81			(600		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—			50			—			(50		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	1			359			741			—			1,099
Benefit from income taxes	—			—			(2,521		)	(116		)	—			(2,637		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	1			2,880			857			—			3,736
Earnings in subsidiaries	3,720			3,734			3,680			10,278			(21,412		)	—
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries	3,718			3,735			6,560			11,135			(21,412		)	3,736
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			—			(2		)	(1		)	—			(3		)
Net income	3,718			3,735			6,558			11,134			(21,412		)	3,733
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			15			—			—			—			15
Net income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	3,720		$	6,558		$	11,134		$	(21,412	)	$	3,718

Net income	$	3,718		$	3,735		$	6,558		$	11,134		$	(21,412	)	$	3,733
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	—			—			(9		)	—			—			(9		)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—			—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—			(9		)	1			—			(8		)
Comprehensive income	3,718			3,735			6,549			11,135			(21,412		)	3,725
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			15			—			—			—			15
Comprehensive income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	3,720		$	6,549		$	11,135		$	(21,412	)	$	3,710



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	1		$	4,189		$	—		$	4,190
Intercompany revenue	—		—			529			12			(541		)	—
Total revenue	—		—			530			4,201			(541		)	4,190
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—		—			42			1,522			—			1,564
Intercompany cost of products sold	—		—			—			63			(63		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—		—			—			1			—			1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			—			639			—			639
Restructuring charges	—		—			5			5			—			10
Total cost of products sold	—		—			47			2,230			(63		)	2,214
Gross margin	—		—			483			1,971			(478		)	1,976
Research and development	—		—			345			484			—			829
Intercompany operating expense	—		—			—			478			(478		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	—		6			81			117			—			204
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			—			442			—			442
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—		—			3			24			—			27
Total operating expenses	—		6			429			1,545			(478		)	1,502
Operating income (loss)	—		(6		)	54			426			—			474
Interest expense	—		—			(118		)	6			—			(112		)
Intercompany interest expense	—		(2		)	(16		)	(972		)	990			—
Other income (expense), net	—		1			8			(6		)	—			3
Intercompany interest income	—		—			972			18			(990		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—		812			(413		)	(399		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		805			487			(927		)	—			365
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	—		—			(139		)	36			—			(103		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		805			626			(963		)	—			468
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	440		(341		)	(1,830		)	(762		)	2,493			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	440		464			(1,204		)	(1,725		)	2,493			468
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—		—			2			(6		)	—			(4		)
Net income (loss)	440		464			(1,202		)	(1,731		)	2,493			464
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		24			—			—			—			24
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	440	$	440		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,731	)	$	2,493		$	440

Net income (loss)	$	440	$	464		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,731	)	$	2,493		$	464
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—		—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income (loss)	440		464			(1,202		)	(1,730		)	2,493			465
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		24			—			—			—			24
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	440	$	440		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,730	)	$	2,493		$	441



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	10,341		$	—		$	10,341
Intercompany revenue	—			—			1,150			—			(1,150		)	—
Total revenue	—			—			1,150			10,341			(1,150		)	10,341
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—			—			67			3,528			—			3,595
Intercompany cost of products sold	—			—			—			71			(71		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—			—			—			70			—			70
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			1,480			—			1,480
Restructuring charges	—			—			2			15			—			17
Total cost of products sold	—			—			69			5,164			(71		)	5,162
Gross margin	—			—			1,081			5,177			(1,079		)	5,179
Research and development	—			—			813			1,048			—			1,861
Intercompany operating expense	—			—			—			1,079			(1,079		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	2			84			157			342			—			585
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			406			—			406
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—			—			44			139			—			183
Total operating expenses	2			84			1,014			3,014			(1,079		)	3,035
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(84		)	67			2,163			—			2,144
Interest expense	—			—			(329		)	(2		)	—			(331		)
Intercompany interest expense	—			—			(140		)	(1,093		)	1,233			—
Other income, net	—			2			47			32			—			81
Intercompany interest income	—			—			1,093			140			(1,233		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—			229			(57		)	(172		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	147			681			1,068			—			1,894
Benefit from income taxes	—			—			(7,981		)	(442		)	—			(8,423		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	147			8,662			1,510			—			10,317
Earnings in subsidiaries	9,950			10,154			9,503			28,113			(57,720		)	—
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries	9,948			10,301			18,165			29,623			(57,720		)	10,317
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			—			(2		)	(16		)	—			(18		)
Net income	9,948			10,301			18,163			29,607			(57,720		)	10,299
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			351			—			—			—			351
Net income attributable to common stock	$	9,948		$	9,950		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	9,948

Net income	$	9,948		$	10,301		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	10,299
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—			—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—			—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income	9,948			10,301			18,163			29,608			(57,720		)	10,300
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			351			—			—			—			351
Comprehensive income attributable to common stock	$	9,948		$	9,950		$	18,163		$	29,608		$	(57,720	)	$	9,949



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	74		$	8,255		$	—		$	8,329
Intercompany revenue	—		—			910			9			(919		)	—
Total revenue	—		—			984			8,264			(919		)	8,329
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—		—			87			3,050			—			3,137
Intercompany cost of products sold	—		—			(12		)	122			(110		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—		—			—			1			—			1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			7			1,191			—			1,198
Restructuring charges	—		—			8			8			—			16
Total cost of products sold	—		—			90			4,372			(110		)	4,352
Gross margin	—		—			894			3,892			(809		)	3,977
Research and development	—		—			713			924			—			1,637
Intercompany operating expense	—		—			(80		)	889			(809		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	—		13			175			217			—			405
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			7			875			—			882
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—		—			18			55			—			73
Total operating expenses	—		13			833			2,960			(809		)	2,997
Operating income (loss)	—		(13		)	61			932			—			980
Interest expense	—		—			(169		)	(54		)	—			(223		)
Intercompany interest expense	—		(3		)	(90		)	(976		)	1,069			—
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—		—			(52		)	(107		)	—			(159		)
Other income, net	—		1			6			27			—			34
Intercompany interest income	—		1			976			92			(1,069		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—		1,013			(479		)	(534		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		999			253			(620		)	—			632
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	—		—			(109		)	16			—			(93		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		999			362			(636		)	—			725
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	679		(283		)	(2,061		)	(1,028		)	2,693			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	679		716			(1,699		)	(1,664		)	2,693			725
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—		—			(8		)	(1		)	—			(9		)
Net income (loss)	679		716			(1,707		)	(1,665		)	2,693			716
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		37			—			—			—			37
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	679	$	679		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	679

Net income (loss)	$	679	$	716		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	716
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—		—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income (loss)	679		716			(1,707		)	(1,664		)	2,693			717
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		37			—			—			—			37
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	679	$	679		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,664	)	$	2,693		$	680



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	9,948		$	10,301		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	10,299
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(9,611		)	(10,001		)	(18,528		)	(26,110		)	57,949			(6,301		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	337			300			(365		)	3,497			229			3,998
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid	—			(102		)	(9,099		)	(3,002		)	12,203			—
Distributions received from subsidiaries	—			1,521			—			1,521			(3,042		)	—
Net change in intercompany loans	—			28			8,346			2,181			(10,555		)	—
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			—			(4,786		)	—			(4,786		)
Proceeds from sales of businesses	—			—			—			782			—			782
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(114		)	(295		)	—			(409		)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment	—			—			1			237			—			238
Purchases of investments	—			—			(50		)	(199		)	—			(249		)
Proceeds from sale of investment	—			—			54			—			—			54
Other	—			—			—			(12		)	—			(12		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			1,447			(862		)	(3,573		)	(1,394		)	(4,382		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contributions received	—			—			3,231			9,201			(12,432		)	—
Dividend and distribution payments	—			(1,521		)	(1,521		)	(1,521		)	3,042			(1,521		)
Net intercompany borrowings	—			(27		)	(2,125		)	(8,403		)	10,555			—
Repayment of debt	—			—			—			(856		)	—			(856		)
Repurchases of common stock	(347		)	—			—			—			—			(347		)
Issuance of common stock, net	10			102			—			—			—			112
Payment of capital lease obligations	—			—			—			(21		)	—			(21		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(337		)	(1,446		)	(415		)	(1,600		)	1,165			(2,633		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			301			(1,642		)	(1,676		)	—			(3,017		)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period	—			194			7,555			3,455			—			11,204
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	495		$	5,913		$	1,779		$	—		$	8,187



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	679		$	716		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	716
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities	(679		)	(463		)	1,912			4,143			(2,693		)	2,220
Net cash provided by operating activities	—			253			205			2,478			—			2,936
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in intercompany loans	—			410			129			6,393			(6,932		)	—
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			—			(37		)	—			(37		)
Proceeds from sale of business	—			—			—			10			—			10
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(185		)	(396		)	—			(581		)
Purchases of investments	—			—			(200		)	—			—			(200		)
Other	—			—			—			(4		)	—			(4		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			410			(256		)	5,966			(6,932		)	(812		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net intercompany borrowings	—			465			(6,004		)	(1,393		)	6,932			—
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			—			13,446			—			—			13,446
Repayment of debt	—			—			(5,705		)	(7,963		)	—			(13,668		)
Payment of debt issuance costs	—			—			(23		)	—			—			(23		)
Dividend and distribution payments	—			(868		)	—			—			—			(868		)
Issuance of common stock, net	—			150			—			—			—			150
Other	—			—			(2		)	(2		)	—			(4		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(253		)	1,712			(9,358		)	6,932			(967		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			410			1,661			(914		)	—			1,157
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period	—			53			1,092			1,952			—			3,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	463		$	2,753		$	1,038		$	—		$	4,254

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Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	May 06, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Event Cash Dividends Declared On June 6, 2018, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $1.75 per share, payable on June 29, 2018 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 20, 2018.

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Fiscal periods	We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to October 31 in a 52-week year and the first Sunday in November in a 53-week year. Our fiscal year ending November 4, 2018, or fiscal year 2018, is a 53-week fiscal year, with our first fiscal quarter containing 14 weeks. The first quarter of our fiscal year 2018 ended on February 4, 2018, the second quarter ended on May 6, 2018 and the third quarter ends on August 5, 2018. Our fiscal year ended October 29, 2017, or fiscal year 2017, was a 52-week fiscal year.
Basis of presentation	On November 17, 2017, we acquired Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., or Brocade. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of operations of Brocade commencing as of the acquisition date. See Note 2. “Acquisition of Brocade” for additional information. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Broadcom and our subsidiaries, and have been prepared by us in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP, for interim financial information. The financial information included herein is unaudited, and reflects all adjustments which are, in the opinion of our management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. The October 29, 2017 condensed consolidated balance sheet data were derived from Broadcom-Singapore’s audited consolidated financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2017 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, but do not include all disclosures required by GAAP. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the fiscal quarter and two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for fiscal year 2018, or for any other future period.
Use of estimates	Use of estimates. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could affect the results of operations reported in future periods.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. These reclassifications had no impact on the previously reported net cash activities.
Recent accounting guidance	Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we early adopted guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, in October 2016 related to the recognition of income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. The standard requires a modified-retrospective transition method by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the period in which the guidance is adopted. The adoption of this guidance resulted in a decrease in current and long-term prepaid tax expense of $67 million and $199 million, respectively, an increase of $252 million to our accumulated deficit and a decrease of $14 million to our noncontrolling interest. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, we early adopted guidance issued by the FASB in February 2018 that allows companies to reclassify stranded income tax effects resulting from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or the 2017 Tax Reform Act, from accumulated other comprehensive loss to retained earnings. The stranded income tax effects resulted from the change in the federal tax rate for deferred taxes recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. The adoption of this guidance resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the beginning of the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, which consisted of an increase to our accumulated other comprehensive loss of $16 million, an increase to retained earnings of $15 million and a $1 million increase to noncontrolling interest. Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to the classification of certain transactions on the statement of cash flows. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019 on a retrospective basis; and early adoption is permitted. We do not intend to adopt this guidance early and will present our statements of cash flows in accordance with this guidance upon adoption. In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to the accounting for leases, which among other things, requires a lessee to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases. This guidance will be effective for the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. The new guidance is required to be applied using a modified retrospective approach. We are evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements. In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance that outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. The new standard creates a single source of revenue guidance under GAAP, eliminating industry-specific guidance. The underlying principle of the standard is to recognize revenue when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services at an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. An entity should apply a five-step approach for recognizing revenue as follows: (i) identify the contract with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The standard also requires increased disclosures including the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows related to contracts with customers. The standard allows two methods of adoption: (i) retrospectively to each prior period presented (“full retrospective method”), or (ii) retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings as of the date of adoption ("modified retrospective method"). We plan to adopt the new standard using the modified retrospective method at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. We have established a cross-functional team to assess the potential impact of the new revenue standard and are on schedule in establishing new accounting policies, processes, and internal controls necessary to support the requirements of the new standard. While we are still finalizing our analysis to quantify the adoption impact of the provisions of the new standard, the exact impact of the new standard will be dependent on facts and circumstances at adoption and could vary from quarter to quarter.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted shares include the dilutive effect of in-the-money stock options, RSUs and employee stock purchase plan rights under the Broadcom Limited Second Amended and Restated Employee Share Purchase Plan, as amended, or ESPP (together referred to as equity awards). Diluted shares also included shares issuable upon exchange of the LP Units for the periods presented prior to the effective time of Mandatory Exchange (refer to Note 7. “Stockholders’ Equity” for additional information). The dilutive effect of equity awards is calculated based on the average stock price for each fiscal period, using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options and to purchase shares under the ESPP and the amount of compensation cost for future service that we have not yet recognized are collectively assumed to be used to repurchase shares. The dilutive effect of the LP Units was calculated using the if-converted method. The if-converted method assumed that the LP Units were converted at the beginning of the reporting period and included net income attributable to noncontrolling interest for the period.
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The segments represent components for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a regular basis by the Chief Executive Officer of Broadcom, who has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker, or the CODM, as defined by authoritative guidance on segment reporting, in determining how to allocate resources and evaluate performance. The segments are determined based on several factors, including client base, homogeneity of products, technology, delivery channels and similar economic characteristics.

Acquisition (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

Intangible Assets



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value

	(In millions)
As of May 6, 2018:
Purchased technology	$	15,770	$	(5,295	)	$	10,475
Customer contracts and related relationships	1,792		(770		)	1,022
Trade names	578		(143		)	435
Other	151		(37		)	114
Intangible assets subject to amortization	18,291		(6,245		)	12,046
IPR&D	300		—			300
Total	$	18,591	$	(6,245	)	$	12,346

As of October 29, 2017:
Purchased technology	$	12,724	$	(4,265	)	$	8,459
Customer contracts and related relationships	4,240		(3,100		)	1,140
Trade names	528		(117		)	411
Other	135		(25		)	110
Intangible assets subject to amortization	17,627		(7,507		)	10,120
IPR&D	712		—			712
Total	$	18,339	$	(7,507	)	$	10,832

Schedule of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the details of IPR&D by category:



Description	IPR&D		Percentage of Completion		Estimated Cost to Complete		Expected Release Date (By Fiscal Year)

	(Dollars in millions)
Directors	$	64	72	%	$	45	2019
Switches	$	50	81	%	$	21	2018
Embedded	$	31	74	%	$	22	2019
Networking software	$	10	73	%	$	27	2018

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]

Purchase Consideration



	(In millions)
Cash paid for outstanding Brocade common stock	$	5,298
Cash paid by Broadcom to retire Brocade’s term loan	701
Cash paid for Brocade equity awards	31
Fair value of partially vested assumed equity awards	8
Total purchase consideration	6,038
Less: cash acquired	1,250
Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired	$	4,788

Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]

The following table presents our preliminary allocation of the total purchase price, net of cash acquired:



	Estimated Fair Value
	(In millions)
Current assets	$	1,294
Goodwill	2,189
Intangible assets	3,396
Other long-term assets	79
Total assets acquired	6,958
Current portion of long-term debt	(856		)
Other current liabilities	(370		)
Long-term debt	(38		)
Other long-term liabilities	(906		)
Total liabilities assumed	(2,170		)
Fair value of net assets acquired	$	4,788

Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

Intangible Assets



	Fair Value		Weighted-Average Amortization Periods
	(In millions)		(In years)
Developed technology	$	2,925	10
Customer contracts and related relationships	255		11
Trade name and other	61		6
Total identified finite-lived intangible assets	3,241
In-process research and development	155		N/A
Total identified intangible assets	$	3,396

Schedule of Pro Forma Information



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Pro forma net revenue	$	5,017	$	4,662	$	10,464	$	9,301
Pro forma net income attributable to common stock	$	3,744	$	442	$	10,077	$	554

Supplemental Financial Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Summary of inventory



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Finished goods	$	510	$	562
Work-in-process	542		696
Raw materials	183		189
Total inventory	$	1,235	$	1,447

Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Prepaid expenses	$	174	$	440
Other receivables	87		155
Other	42		129
Total other current assets	$	303	$	724

Schedule of Accrued Rebate [Table Text Block]



	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	124		$	317
Charged as a reduction of revenue	64			120
Reversal of unclaimed rebates	(10		)	(36		)
Payments	(125		)	(222		)
Ending balance	$	53		$	179

Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block]



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Deferred tax liabilities ^(a)	$	266	$	10,019
Unrecognized tax benefits ^{(a) (b)}	2,700		1,011
Other	298		242
Total other long-term liabilities	$	3,264	$	11,272

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(a) Refer to Note 8. “Income Taxes” for additional information regarding these balances.

(b) Includes accrued interest and penalties.

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]

The following table summarizes the selected financial information of discontinued operations:



	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017			May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	3		$	18		$	5
Loss from discontinued operations	$	(3	)	$	(4	)	$	(18	)	$	(9	)

Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Cash paid for interest	$	1	$	1	$	233	$	103
Cash paid for income taxes	$	87	$	121	$	196	$	218

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of information related to a disposal group. Includes, but is not limited to, a discontinued operation, disposal classified as held-for-sale or disposed of by means other than sale or disposal of an individually significant component.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]

Goodwill



	Wired Infrastructure		Wireless Communications		Enterprise Storage		Industrial & Other		Total

	(In millions)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	$	17,622	$	5,945	$	995	$	144	$	24,706
Brocade Merger	70		—		2,119		—		2,189
Other acquisition	13		—		—		—		13
Balance as of May 6, 2018	$	17,705	$	5,945	$	3,114	$	144	$	26,908

Schedule of Finite- and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets



	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value

	(In millions)
As of May 6, 2018:
Purchased technology	$	15,770	$	(5,295	)	$	10,475
Customer contracts and related relationships	1,792		(770		)	1,022
Trade names	578		(143		)	435
Other	151		(37		)	114
Intangible assets subject to amortization	18,291		(6,245		)	12,046
IPR&D	300		—			300
Total	$	18,591	$	(6,245	)	$	12,346

As of October 29, 2017:
Purchased technology	$	12,724	$	(4,265	)	$	8,459
Customer contracts and related relationships	4,240		(3,100		)	1,140
Trade names	528		(117		)	411
Other	135		(25		)	110
Intangible assets subject to amortization	17,627		(7,507		)	10,120
IPR&D	712		—			712
Total	$	18,339	$	(7,507	)	$	10,832

Finite-lived Intangible Assets Remaining

Based on the amount of intangible assets subject to amortization at May 6, 2018, the expected amortization expense for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows:



Fiscal Year:	Expected Amortization Expense
	(In millions)
2018 (remainder)	$	1,669
2019	2,872
2020	2,424
2021	1,930
2022	1,425
Thereafter	1,726
Total	$	12,046

Finite-lived Intangible Assets Remaining Weighted Average Amortization Period

The weighted-average amortization periods remaining by intangible asset category were as follows:



Amortizable intangible assets:		May 6, 2018
		(In years)
Purchased technology		6
Customer contracts and related relationships		6
Trade names		12
Other		9

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods presented:



	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017			May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

Numerator - Basic:	(In millions, except per share data)
Income from continuing operations	$	3,736		$	468		$	10,317		$	725
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest	15			24			352			37
Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock	3,721			444			9,965			688

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(3		)	(4		)	(18		)	(9		)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			—			(1		)	—
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock	(3		)	(4		)	(17		)	(9		)

Net income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	440		$	9,948		$	679

Numerator - Diluted:
Income from continuing operations	$	3,736		$	468		$	10,317		$	725
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(3		)	(4		)	(18		)	(9		)
Net income	$	3,733		$	464		$	10,299		$	716



Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	421			403			415			401
Dilutive effect of equity awards	13			16			15			16
Exchange of noncontrolling interest	14			23			18			23
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	448			442			448			440

Basic income (loss) per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	8.84		$	1.10		$	24.01		$	1.72
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.04		)	(0.03		)
Net income per share	$	8.83		$	1.09		$	23.97		$	1.69

Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income per share from continuing operations	$	8.34		$	1.06		$	23.03		$	1.65
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01		)	(0.01		)	(0.04		)	(0.02		)
Net income per share	$	8.33		$	1.05		$	22.99		$	1.63

Borrowings (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Senior Notes [Table Text Block]



	As of May 6, 2018:					As of October 29, 2017:
	Effective Interest Rate		Aggregate Principal Amount			Effective Interest Rate		Aggregate Principal Amount

	(In millions, except for percentages)
2017 Senior Notes
Fixed rate 2.375% notes due January 2020	2.615	%	$	2,750		2.615	%	$	2,750
Fixed rate 2.200% notes due January 2021	2.406	%	750			2.406	%	750
Fixed rate 3.000% notes due January 2022	3.214	%	3,500			3.214	%	3,500
Fixed rate 2.650% notes due January 2023	2.781	%	1,000			2.781	%	1,000
Fixed rate 3.625% notes due January 2024	3.744	%	2,500			3.744	%	2,500
Fixed rate 3.125% notes due January 2025	3.234	%	1,000			3.234	%	1,000
Fixed rate 3.875% notes due January 2027	4.018	%	4,800			4.018	%	4,800
Fixed rate 3.500% notes due January 2028	3.596	%	1,250			3.596	%	1,250
			17,550					17,550
Assumed BRCM Senior Notes
Fixed rate 2.70% notes due November 2018	2.70	%	117			2.70	%	117
Fixed rate 2.50% - 4.50% notes due August 2022 - August 2034	2.50% - 4.50%		22			2.50% - 4.50%		22
			139					139
Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes
Fixed rate 1.375% convertible notes due January 2020	0.628	%	38					—
Total principal amount outstanding			17,727					17,689
Less: Unaccreted discount and unamortized debt issuance costs			(129		)			(141		)
Total carrying value of debt			$	17,598				$	17,548

Schedule of Future Principal Payments of Debt [Table Text Block]

The future scheduled principal payments for the outstanding 2017 Senior Notes, Assumed BRCM Senior Notes and Assumed Brocade Convertible Notes as of May 6, 2018 were as follows:



Fiscal Year:	Future Scheduled Principal Payments
	(In millions)
2018 (remainder)	$	117
2019	—
2020	2,788
2021	750
2022	3,509
Thereafter	10,563
Total	$	17,727

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Dividends Declared and Paid [Table Text Block]



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions, except per share data)
Cash dividends and distributions paid per share/unit	$	1.75	$	1.02	$	3.50	$	2.04
Cash dividends paid to stockholders	$	727	$	414	$	1,444	$	822
Cash distributions paid to limited partners	$	39	$	23	$	77	$	46

Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Cost of products sold	$	21	$	15	$	41	$	29
Research and development	205		150		408		291
Selling, general and administrative	70		51		146		97
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	296	$	216	$	595	$	417

Summary of RSU Activity

A summary of time- and market-based RSU activity is as follows:



	Number of RSUs Outstanding		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share

	(In millions, except per share data)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	18		$	163.42
Granted	7		$	240.87
Vested	(5	)	$	155.45
Forfeited	(1	)	$	161.95
Balance as of May 6, 2018	19		$	194.00

Summary of Option Activity

A summary of time- and market-based stock option activity is as follows:



	Number of Options Outstanding			Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (In years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value

	(In millions, except years and per share data)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	10			$	49.54
Exercised	(1	)		$	45.76		$	318
Cancelled	—		*	$	74.66
Balance as of May 6, 2018	9			$	50.08	2.41	$	1,593
Fully vested as of May 6, 2018	8			$	48.96	2.38	$	1,543
Fully vested and expected to vest as of May 6, 2018	9			$	50.08	2.41	$	1,593

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* Represents fewer than 0.5 million shares.

Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Segment Reporting



	Fiscal Quarter Ended						Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017			May 6, 2018			April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Net revenue:
Wired infrastructure	$	2,295		$	2,111		$	4,170		$	4,195
Wireless communications	1,294			1,150			3,504			2,325
Enterprise storage	1,162			712			2,153			1,419
Industrial & other	263			217			514			390
Total net revenue	$	5,014		$	4,190		$	10,341		$	8,329

Operating income:
Wired infrastructure	$	1,058		$	937		$	1,845		$	1,870
Wireless communications	522			414			1,581			841
Enterprise storage	720			382			1,299			757
Industrial & other	152			109			294			170
Unallocated expenses	(1,251		)	(1,368		)	(2,875		)	(2,658		)
Total operating income	$	1,201		$	474		$	2,144		$	980

Related Party Transactions (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Transactions and Balances with Related Parties



	Fiscal Quarter Ended				Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017		May 6, 2018		April 30, 2017

	(In millions)
Total net revenue	$	200	$	71	$	382	$	148
Total costs and expenses, including inventory purchases	$	31	$	46	$	67	$	65



	May 6, 2018		October 29, 2017

	(In millions)
Total receivables	$	76	$	31
Total payables	$	8	$	12

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table summarizes contractual obligations and commitments as of May 6, 2018 that materially changed from the end of fiscal year 2017:



			Fiscal Year
	Total		2018 (remainder)		2019		2020		2021		2022		Thereafter

	(In millions)
Debt principal, interest and fees	$	21,371	$	430	$	566	$	3,321	$	1,242	$	3,940	$	11,872
Purchase commitments	$	931	$	843	$	69	$	18	$	1	$	—	$	—

Restructuring Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost



	Employee Termination Costs			Leases and Other Exit Costs			Total

	(In millions)
Balance as of October 29, 2017	$	28		$	17		$	45
Restructuring charges ^(a)	129			61			190
Utilization	(121		)	(55		)	(176		)
Balance as of May 6, 2018 ^(b)	$	36		$	23		$	59

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Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet



	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuers		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	495	$	5,913	$	1,779	$	—		$	8,187
Trade accounts receivable, net	—		—		—		2,749		—			2,749
Inventory	—		—		—		1,235		—			1,235
Intercompany receivable	10		6		1,693		1,393		(3,102		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable	—		—		1,320		2,554		(3,874		)	—
Other current assets	—		—		37		266		—			303
Total current assets	10		501		8,963		9,976		(6,976		)	12,474
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	—		—		241		2,479		—			2,720
Goodwill	—		—		1,360		25,548		—			26,908
Intangible assets, net	—		—		—		12,346		—			12,346
Investment in subsidiaries	32,405		32,413		35,187		96,595		(196,600		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term	—		—		43,565		937		(44,502		)	—
Other long-term assets	—		—		27		461		—			488
Total assets	$	32,415	$	32,914	$	89,343	$	148,342	$	(248,078	)	$	54,936
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	2	$	22	$	38	$	774	$	—		$	836
Employee compensation and benefits	—		—		137		280		—			417
Current portion of long-term debt	—		—		117		—		—			117
Intercompany payable	346		463		1,158		1,135		(3,102		)	—
Intercompany loan payable	—		—		2,554		1,320		(3,874		)	—
Other current liabilities	—		—		677		77		—			754
Total current liabilities	348		485		4,681		3,586		(6,976		)	2,124
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	—		—		17,444		37		—			17,481
Deferred tax liabilities	—		—		5		261		—			266
Intercompany loan payable, long-term	—		21		915		43,566		(44,502		)	—
Unrecognized tax benefits	—		—		1,941		759		—			2,700
Other long-term liabilities	—		—		163		135		—			298
Total liabilities	348		506		25,149		48,344		(51,478		)	22,869
Total stockholders’ equity	32,067		32,408		64,194		99,998		(196,600		)	32,067
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	32,415	$	32,914	$	89,343	$	148,342	$	(248,078	)	$	54,936



	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	October 29, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor		Subsidiary Issuers		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	194	$	7,555	$	3,455		$	—		$	11,204
Trade accounts receivable, net	—		—		—		2,448			—			2,448
Inventory	—		—		—		1,447			—			1,447
Intercompany receivable	—		32		279		309			(620		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable	—		28		1,891		8,849			(10,768		)	—
Other current assets	—		—		350		374			—			724
Total current assets	—		254		10,075		16,882			(11,388		)	15,823
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net	—		—		207		2,392			—			2,599
Goodwill	—		—		1,360		23,346			—			24,706
Intangible assets, net	—		—		—		10,832			—			10,832
Investment in subsidiaries	20,285		23,112		28,049		63,739			(135,185		)	—
Intercompany loan receivable, long-term	—		—		41,547		—			(41,547		)	—
Other long-term assets	—		—		213		245			—			458
Total assets	$	20,285	$	23,366	$	81,451	$	117,436		$	(188,120	)	$	54,418
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	—	$	7	$	72	$	1,026		$	—		$	1,105
Employee compensation and benefits	—		—		274		352			—			626
Current portion of long-term debt	—		—		117		—			—			117
Intercompany payable	—		123		186		311			(620		)	—
Intercompany loan payable	—		50		8,799		1,919			(10,768		)	—
Other current liabilities	—		—		254		427			—			681
Total current liabilities	—		180		9,702		4,035			(11,388		)	2,529
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt	—		—		17,431		—			—			17,431
Deferred tax liabilities	—		—		10,293		(274		)	—			10,019
Intercompany loan payable, long-term	—		—		—		41,547			(41,547		)	—
Unrecognized tax benefits	—		—		497		514			—			1,011
Other long-term liabilities	—		—		76		166			—			242
Total liabilities	—		180		37,999		45,988			(52,935		)	31,232
Total stockholders’ equity	20,285		20,285		43,452		71,448			(135,185		)	20,285
Noncontrolling interest	—		2,901		—		—			—			2,901
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	20,285	$	23,366	$	81,451	$	117,436		$	(188,120	)	$	54,418

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	5,014		$	—		$	5,014
Intercompany revenue	—			—			566			—			(566		)	—
Total revenue	—			—			566			5,014			(566		)	5,014
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—			—			35			1,661			—			1,696
Intercompany cost of products sold	—			—			—			37			(37		)	—
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			765			—			765
Restructuring charges	—			—			—			2			—			2
Total cost of products sold	—			—			35			2,465			(37		)	2,463
Gross margin	—			—			531			2,549			(529		)	2,551
Research and development	—			—			407			529			—			936
Intercompany operating expense	—			—			—			529			(529		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	2			50			72			170			—			294
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			67			—			67
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—			—			11			42			—			53
Total operating expenses	2			50			490			1,337			(529		)	1,350
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(50		)	41			1,212			—			1,201
Interest expense	—			—			(148		)	—			—			(148		)
Intercompany interest expense	—			—			(81		)	(519		)	600			—
Other income, net	—			1			28			17			—			46
Intercompany interest income	—			—			519			81			(600		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—			50			—			(50		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	1			359			741			—			1,099
Benefit from income taxes	—			—			(2,521		)	(116		)	—			(2,637		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	1			2,880			857			—			3,736
Earnings in subsidiaries	3,720			3,734			3,680			10,278			(21,412		)	—
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries	3,718			3,735			6,560			11,135			(21,412		)	3,736
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			—			(2		)	(1		)	—			(3		)
Net income	3,718			3,735			6,558			11,134			(21,412		)	3,733
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			15			—			—			—			15
Net income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	3,720		$	6,558		$	11,134		$	(21,412	)	$	3,718

Net income	$	3,718		$	3,735		$	6,558		$	11,134		$	(21,412	)	$	3,733
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	—			—			(9		)	—			—			(9		)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—			—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—			(9		)	1			—			(8		)
Comprehensive income	3,718			3,735			6,549			11,135			(21,412		)	3,725
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			15			—			—			—			15
Comprehensive income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	3,720		$	6,549		$	11,135		$	(21,412	)	$	3,710



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	1		$	4,189		$	—		$	4,190
Intercompany revenue	—		—			529			12			(541		)	—
Total revenue	—		—			530			4,201			(541		)	4,190
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—		—			42			1,522			—			1,564
Intercompany cost of products sold	—		—			—			63			(63		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—		—			—			1			—			1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			—			639			—			639
Restructuring charges	—		—			5			5			—			10
Total cost of products sold	—		—			47			2,230			(63		)	2,214
Gross margin	—		—			483			1,971			(478		)	1,976
Research and development	—		—			345			484			—			829
Intercompany operating expense	—		—			—			478			(478		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	—		6			81			117			—			204
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			—			442			—			442
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—		—			3			24			—			27
Total operating expenses	—		6			429			1,545			(478		)	1,502
Operating income (loss)	—		(6		)	54			426			—			474
Interest expense	—		—			(118		)	6			—			(112		)
Intercompany interest expense	—		(2		)	(16		)	(972		)	990			—
Other income (expense), net	—		1			8			(6		)	—			3
Intercompany interest income	—		—			972			18			(990		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—		812			(413		)	(399		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		805			487			(927		)	—			365
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	—		—			(139		)	36			—			(103		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		805			626			(963		)	—			468
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	440		(341		)	(1,830		)	(762		)	2,493			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	440		464			(1,204		)	(1,725		)	2,493			468
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—		—			2			(6		)	—			(4		)
Net income (loss)	440		464			(1,202		)	(1,731		)	2,493			464
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		24			—			—			—			24
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	440	$	440		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,731	)	$	2,493		$	440

Net income (loss)	$	440	$	464		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,731	)	$	2,493		$	464
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—		—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income (loss)	440		464			(1,202		)	(1,730		)	2,493			465
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		24			—			—			—			24
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	440	$	440		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,730	)	$	2,493		$	441



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	10,341		$	—		$	10,341
Intercompany revenue	—			—			1,150			—			(1,150		)	—
Total revenue	—			—			1,150			10,341			(1,150		)	10,341
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—			—			67			3,528			—			3,595
Intercompany cost of products sold	—			—			—			71			(71		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—			—			—			70			—			70
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			1,480			—			1,480
Restructuring charges	—			—			2			15			—			17
Total cost of products sold	—			—			69			5,164			(71		)	5,162
Gross margin	—			—			1,081			5,177			(1,079		)	5,179
Research and development	—			—			813			1,048			—			1,861
Intercompany operating expense	—			—			—			1,079			(1,079		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	2			84			157			342			—			585
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			406			—			406
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—			—			44			139			—			183
Total operating expenses	2			84			1,014			3,014			(1,079		)	3,035
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(84		)	67			2,163			—			2,144
Interest expense	—			—			(329		)	(2		)	—			(331		)
Intercompany interest expense	—			—			(140		)	(1,093		)	1,233			—
Other income, net	—			2			47			32			—			81
Intercompany interest income	—			—			1,093			140			(1,233		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—			229			(57		)	(172		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	147			681			1,068			—			1,894
Benefit from income taxes	—			—			(7,981		)	(442		)	—			(8,423		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	147			8,662			1,510			—			10,317
Earnings in subsidiaries	9,950			10,154			9,503			28,113			(57,720		)	—
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries	9,948			10,301			18,165			29,623			(57,720		)	10,317
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			—			(2		)	(16		)	—			(18		)
Net income	9,948			10,301			18,163			29,607			(57,720		)	10,299
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			351			—			—			—			351
Net income attributable to common stock	$	9,948		$	9,950		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	9,948

Net income	$	9,948		$	10,301		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	10,299
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—			—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—			—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income	9,948			10,301			18,163			29,608			(57,720		)	10,300
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			351			—			—			—			351
Comprehensive income attributable to common stock	$	9,948		$	9,950		$	18,163		$	29,608		$	(57,720	)	$	9,949



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	74		$	8,255		$	—		$	8,329
Intercompany revenue	—		—			910			9			(919		)	—
Total revenue	—		—			984			8,264			(919		)	8,329
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—		—			87			3,050			—			3,137
Intercompany cost of products sold	—		—			(12		)	122			(110		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—		—			—			1			—			1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			7			1,191			—			1,198
Restructuring charges	—		—			8			8			—			16
Total cost of products sold	—		—			90			4,372			(110		)	4,352
Gross margin	—		—			894			3,892			(809		)	3,977
Research and development	—		—			713			924			—			1,637
Intercompany operating expense	—		—			(80		)	889			(809		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	—		13			175			217			—			405
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			7			875			—			882
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—		—			18			55			—			73
Total operating expenses	—		13			833			2,960			(809		)	2,997
Operating income (loss)	—		(13		)	61			932			—			980
Interest expense	—		—			(169		)	(54		)	—			(223		)
Intercompany interest expense	—		(3		)	(90		)	(976		)	1,069			—
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—		—			(52		)	(107		)	—			(159		)
Other income, net	—		1			6			27			—			34
Intercompany interest income	—		1			976			92			(1,069		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—		1,013			(479		)	(534		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		999			253			(620		)	—			632
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	—		—			(109		)	16			—			(93		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		999			362			(636		)	—			725
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	679		(283		)	(2,061		)	(1,028		)	2,693			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	679		716			(1,699		)	(1,664		)	2,693			725
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—		—			(8		)	(1		)	—			(9		)
Net income (loss)	679		716			(1,707		)	(1,665		)	2,693			716
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		37			—			—			—			37
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	679	$	679		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	679

Net income (loss)	$	679	$	716		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	716
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—		—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income (loss)	679		716			(1,707		)	(1,664		)	2,693			717
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		37			—			—			—			37
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	679	$	679		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,664	)	$	2,693		$	680

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	5,014		$	—		$	5,014
Intercompany revenue	—			—			566			—			(566		)	—
Total revenue	—			—			566			5,014			(566		)	5,014
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—			—			35			1,661			—			1,696
Intercompany cost of products sold	—			—			—			37			(37		)	—
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			765			—			765
Restructuring charges	—			—			—			2			—			2
Total cost of products sold	—			—			35			2,465			(37		)	2,463
Gross margin	—			—			531			2,549			(529		)	2,551
Research and development	—			—			407			529			—			936
Intercompany operating expense	—			—			—			529			(529		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	2			50			72			170			—			294
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			67			—			67
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—			—			11			42			—			53
Total operating expenses	2			50			490			1,337			(529		)	1,350
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(50		)	41			1,212			—			1,201
Interest expense	—			—			(148		)	—			—			(148		)
Intercompany interest expense	—			—			(81		)	(519		)	600			—
Other income, net	—			1			28			17			—			46
Intercompany interest income	—			—			519			81			(600		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—			50			—			(50		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	1			359			741			—			1,099
Benefit from income taxes	—			—			(2,521		)	(116		)	—			(2,637		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	1			2,880			857			—			3,736
Earnings in subsidiaries	3,720			3,734			3,680			10,278			(21,412		)	—
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries	3,718			3,735			6,560			11,135			(21,412		)	3,736
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			—			(2		)	(1		)	—			(3		)
Net income	3,718			3,735			6,558			11,134			(21,412		)	3,733
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			15			—			—			—			15
Net income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	3,720		$	6,558		$	11,134		$	(21,412	)	$	3,718

Net income	$	3,718		$	3,735		$	6,558		$	11,134		$	(21,412	)	$	3,733
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	—			—			(9		)	—			—			(9		)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—			—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—			(9		)	1			—			(8		)
Comprehensive income	3,718			3,735			6,549			11,135			(21,412		)	3,725
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			15			—			—			—			15
Comprehensive income attributable to common stock	$	3,718		$	3,720		$	6,549		$	11,135		$	(21,412	)	$	3,710



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Fiscal Quarter Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	1		$	4,189		$	—		$	4,190
Intercompany revenue	—		—			529			12			(541		)	—
Total revenue	—		—			530			4,201			(541		)	4,190
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—		—			42			1,522			—			1,564
Intercompany cost of products sold	—		—			—			63			(63		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—		—			—			1			—			1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			—			639			—			639
Restructuring charges	—		—			5			5			—			10
Total cost of products sold	—		—			47			2,230			(63		)	2,214
Gross margin	—		—			483			1,971			(478		)	1,976
Research and development	—		—			345			484			—			829
Intercompany operating expense	—		—			—			478			(478		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	—		6			81			117			—			204
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			—			442			—			442
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—		—			3			24			—			27
Total operating expenses	—		6			429			1,545			(478		)	1,502
Operating income (loss)	—		(6		)	54			426			—			474
Interest expense	—		—			(118		)	6			—			(112		)
Intercompany interest expense	—		(2		)	(16		)	(972		)	990			—
Other income (expense), net	—		1			8			(6		)	—			3
Intercompany interest income	—		—			972			18			(990		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—		812			(413		)	(399		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		805			487			(927		)	—			365
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	—		—			(139		)	36			—			(103		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		805			626			(963		)	—			468
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	440		(341		)	(1,830		)	(762		)	2,493			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	440		464			(1,204		)	(1,725		)	2,493			468
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—		—			2			(6		)	—			(4		)
Net income (loss)	440		464			(1,202		)	(1,731		)	2,493			464
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		24			—			—			—			24
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	440	$	440		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,731	)	$	2,493		$	440

Net income (loss)	$	440	$	464		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,731	)	$	2,493		$	464
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—		—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income (loss)	440		464			(1,202		)	(1,730		)	2,493			465
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		24			—			—			—			24
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	440	$	440		$	(1,202	)	$	(1,730	)	$	2,493		$	441



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	10,341		$	—		$	10,341
Intercompany revenue	—			—			1,150			—			(1,150		)	—
Total revenue	—			—			1,150			10,341			(1,150		)	10,341
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—			—			67			3,528			—			3,595
Intercompany cost of products sold	—			—			—			71			(71		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—			—			—			70			—			70
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			1,480			—			1,480
Restructuring charges	—			—			2			15			—			17
Total cost of products sold	—			—			69			5,164			(71		)	5,162
Gross margin	—			—			1,081			5,177			(1,079		)	5,179
Research and development	—			—			813			1,048			—			1,861
Intercompany operating expense	—			—			—			1,079			(1,079		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	2			84			157			342			—			585
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—			—			—			406			—			406
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—			—			44			139			—			183
Total operating expenses	2			84			1,014			3,014			(1,079		)	3,035
Operating income (loss)	(2		)	(84		)	67			2,163			—			2,144
Interest expense	—			—			(329		)	(2		)	—			(331		)
Intercompany interest expense	—			—			(140		)	(1,093		)	1,233			—
Other income, net	—			2			47			32			—			81
Intercompany interest income	—			—			1,093			140			(1,233		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—			229			(57		)	(172		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	147			681			1,068			—			1,894
Benefit from income taxes	—			—			(7,981		)	(442		)	—			(8,423		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before earnings in subsidiaries	(2		)	147			8,662			1,510			—			10,317
Earnings in subsidiaries	9,950			10,154			9,503			28,113			(57,720		)	—
Income from continuing operations and earnings in subsidiaries	9,948			10,301			18,165			29,623			(57,720		)	10,317
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			—			(2		)	(16		)	—			(18		)
Net income	9,948			10,301			18,163			29,607			(57,720		)	10,299
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			351			—			—			—			351
Net income attributable to common stock	$	9,948		$	9,950		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	9,948

Net income	$	9,948		$	10,301		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	10,299
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—			—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—			—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income	9,948			10,301			18,163			29,608			(57,720		)	10,300
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—			351			—			—			—			351
Comprehensive income attributable to common stock	$	9,948		$	9,950		$	18,163		$	29,608		$	(57,720	)	$	9,949



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor		Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Net revenue	$	—	$	—		$	74		$	8,255		$	—		$	8,329
Intercompany revenue	—		—			910			9			(919		)	—
Total revenue	—		—			984			8,264			(919		)	8,329
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	—		—			87			3,050			—			3,137
Intercompany cost of products sold	—		—			(12		)	122			(110		)	—
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	—		—			—			1			—			1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			7			1,191			—			1,198
Restructuring charges	—		—			8			8			—			16
Total cost of products sold	—		—			90			4,372			(110		)	4,352
Gross margin	—		—			894			3,892			(809		)	3,977
Research and development	—		—			713			924			—			1,637
Intercompany operating expense	—		—			(80		)	889			(809		)	—
Selling, general and administrative	—		13			175			217			—			405
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	—		—			7			875			—			882
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	—		—			18			55			—			73
Total operating expenses	—		13			833			2,960			(809		)	2,997
Operating income (loss)	—		(13		)	61			932			—			980
Interest expense	—		—			(169		)	(54		)	—			(223		)
Intercompany interest expense	—		(3		)	(90		)	(976		)	1,069			—
Loss on extinguishment of debt	—		—			(52		)	(107		)	—			(159		)
Other income, net	—		1			6			27			—			34
Intercompany interest income	—		1			976			92			(1,069		)	—
Intercompany other income (expense), net	—		1,013			(479		)	(534		)	—			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		999			253			(620		)	—			632
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes	—		—			(109		)	16			—			(93		)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, before earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	—		999			362			(636		)	—			725
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	679		(283		)	(2,061		)	(1,028		)	2,693			—
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	679		716			(1,699		)	(1,664		)	2,693			725
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—		—			(8		)	(1		)	—			(9		)
Net income (loss)	679		716			(1,707		)	(1,665		)	2,693			716
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		37			—			—			—			37
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	679	$	679		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	679

Net income (loss)	$	679	$	716		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	716
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	—		—			—			1			—			1
Other comprehensive income	—		—			—			1			—			1
Comprehensive income (loss)	679		716			(1,707		)	(1,664		)	2,693			717
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	—		37			—			—			—			37
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stock	$	679	$	679		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,664	)	$	2,693		$	680

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	May 6, 2018
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	9,948		$	10,301		$	18,163		$	29,607		$	(57,720	)	$	10,299
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(9,611		)	(10,001		)	(18,528		)	(26,110		)	57,949			(6,301		)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	337			300			(365		)	3,497			229			3,998
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid	—			(102		)	(9,099		)	(3,002		)	12,203			—
Distributions received from subsidiaries	—			1,521			—			1,521			(3,042		)	—
Net change in intercompany loans	—			28			8,346			2,181			(10,555		)	—
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			—			(4,786		)	—			(4,786		)
Proceeds from sales of businesses	—			—			—			782			—			782
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(114		)	(295		)	—			(409		)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment	—			—			1			237			—			238
Purchases of investments	—			—			(50		)	(199		)	—			(249		)
Proceeds from sale of investment	—			—			54			—			—			54
Other	—			—			—			(12		)	—			(12		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			1,447			(862		)	(3,573		)	(1,394		)	(4,382		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contributions received	—			—			3,231			9,201			(12,432		)	—
Dividend and distribution payments	—			(1,521		)	(1,521		)	(1,521		)	3,042			(1,521		)
Net intercompany borrowings	—			(27		)	(2,125		)	(8,403		)	10,555			—
Repayment of debt	—			—			—			(856		)	—			(856		)
Repurchases of common stock	(347		)	—			—			—			—			(347		)
Issuance of common stock, net	10			102			—			—			—			112
Payment of capital lease obligations	—			—			—			(21		)	—			(21		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(337		)	(1,446		)	(415		)	(1,600		)	1,165			(2,633		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			301			(1,642		)	(1,676		)	—			(3,017		)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period	—			194			7,555			3,455			—			11,204
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	495		$	5,913		$	1,779		$	—		$	8,187



	Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
	Two Fiscal Quarters Ended
	April 30, 2017
	Parent Guarantor			Subsidiary Guarantor			Subsidiary Issuers			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated Totals

	(In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	679		$	716		$	(1,707	)	$	(1,665	)	$	2,693		$	716
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities	(679		)	(463		)	1,912			4,143			(2,693		)	2,220
Net cash provided by operating activities	—			253			205			2,478			—			2,936
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net change in intercompany loans	—			410			129			6,393			(6,932		)	—
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	—			—			—			(37		)	—			(37		)
Proceeds from sale of business	—			—			—			10			—			10
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	—			—			(185		)	(396		)	—			(581		)
Purchases of investments	—			—			(200		)	—			—			(200		)
Other	—			—			—			(4		)	—			(4		)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	—			410			(256		)	5,966			(6,932		)	(812		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net intercompany borrowings	—			465			(6,004		)	(1,393		)	6,932			—
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	—			—			13,446			—			—			13,446
Repayment of debt	—			—			(5,705		)	(7,963		)	—			(13,668		)
Payment of debt issuance costs	—			—			(23		)	—			—			(23		)
Dividend and distribution payments	—			(868		)	—			—			—			(868		)
Issuance of common stock, net	—			150			—			—			—			150
Other	—			—			(2		)	(2		)	—			(4		)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	—			(253		)	1,712			(9,358		)	6,932			(967		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	—			410			1,661			(914		)	—			1,157
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period	—			53			1,092			1,952			—			3,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	—		$	463		$	2,753		$	1,038		$	—		$	4,254

Overview, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Textuals) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018 USD ($) segment	Feb. 04, 2018 USD ($)
Fiscal Period End	52- or 53-week
Number of reportable segments \| segment	4
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement		$ 266
Ordinary Shares [Member]
Share Exchange Ratio	1
LP Units [Member]
Share Exchange Ratio	1
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member] \| Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement	$ (67)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member] \| Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement	(199)
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member] \| Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement	252
Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member] \| Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement	14
AccountingStandardsUpdate2018-02 [Member] \| Retained Earnings [Member]
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement	15
AccountingStandardsUpdate2018-02 [Member] \| Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement	1
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] \| AccountingStandardsUpdate2018-02 [Member]
Cumulative effect of new accounting pronouncement	$ 16

Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 17, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Dec. 01, 2017	Oct. 29, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of businesses				$ 782	$ 10
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				4,786	37
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment				238	0
Goodwill		$ 26,908		26,908			$ 24,706
Revenue, Net		5,014	$ 4,190	10,341	$ 8,329
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets	$ 1,294
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	3,241
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	5,298
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses	701
Payments To Acquire Businesses, Gross, Equity Awards	31
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs		$ 8		29
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable	8
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred	6,038
Cash Acquired from Acquisition	1,250
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired	4,788
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment				$ 224
Goodwill	2,189
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill	3,396
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets	79
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets	6,958
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt	(856)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other	(370)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt	(38)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other	(906)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities	(2,170)
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net	4,788
Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration						$ 800
Developed Technology Rights [Member] \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 2,925
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	10 years
Customer Contracts [Member] \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 255
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	11 years
Trade name and other [Member] \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 61
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life	6 years
IPR&D \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate	11.00%
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 155
Risk premium over discount rate	1.00%
Switches [Member] \| IPR&D \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 50
Percentage of completion	81.00%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 21
Year of completion	2018
Embedded [Member] \| IPR&D \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 31
Percentage of completion	74.00%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 22
Year of completion	2019
Networking software [Member] \| IPR&D \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 10
Percentage of completion	73.00%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 27
Year of completion	2018
Directors [Member] [Member] \| IPR&D \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 64
Percentage of completion	72.00%
Estimated costs to complete	$ 45
Year of completion	2019

Acquisitions - Pro Forma Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	$ 0	$ 1	$ 70	$ 1
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase accounting effect on inventory			70
Pro forma net revenue	5,017	4,662	10,464	9,301
Pro forma net income (loss) attributable to common stock	$ 3,744	$ 442	10,077	$ 554
Acquisition Costs, Period Cost			$ 76

Supplemental Financial Information (Cash and Investments) (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] - Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Time Deposits, at Carrying Value	$ 4,362	$ 6,002
Money Market Funds, at Carrying Value	$ 402	$ 401

Supplemental Financial Information (Inventory) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 510	$ 562
Work-in-process	542	696
Raw materials	183	189
Total inventory	$ 1,235	$ 1,447

Supplemental Financial Information Supplemental Financial Information (Other Current Assets) (Details) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Prepaid Expense, Current	$ 174	$ 440
Other Receivables	87	155
Other Assets	42	129
Other Assets, Current	$ 303	$ 724

Supplemental Financial Information (Accrued rebates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
AccruedRebateActivityRollForward [Abstract]
Beginning balance			$ 124	$ 317
Charged as a reduction of revenue	$ 25	$ 56	64	120
Reversal of unclaimed rebates			(10)	(36)
Payments			(125)	(222)
Ending balance	$ 53	$ 179	$ 53	$ 179

Supplemental Financial Information (Other LT Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

May 06, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]

Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent

^[1]

$ 266

$ 10,019

Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties

^[1],[2]

2,700

1,011

Other Long Term Liabilities

298

242

Total other long-term liabilities

$ 3,264

$ 11,272

[1]	(a) Refer to Note 8. “Income Taxes” for additional information regarding these balances.
[2]	(b) Includes accrued interest and penalties.

Supplemental Financial Information Supplement Financial Information (Discontinued Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Dec. 01, 2017
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Net revenue from discontinued operations	$ 0	$ 3	$ 18	$ 5
Loss from discontinued operation, before income tax	(3)	$ (4)	(18)	$ (9)
Ruckus Wireless and ICX Switch [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration					$ 800
Discontinued Operation, Amounts of Material Contingent Liabilities Remaining	$ 116		$ 116

- Definition

Amounts of material contingent liabilities, for example, but not limited to, product or environmental liabilities or litigation, that remain with the entity despite the disposal of the disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity.

+ References + Details

- Definition

Amount before tax of income (loss) from a discontinued operation. Includes, but is not limited to, the income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, gain (loss) for reversal of write-down (write-down) to fair value, less cost to sell, and adjustments to a prior period gain (loss) on disposal.

+ References + Details

Supplemental Financial Information (Supplemental Cash Flow) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Oct. 29, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash paid for interest	$ 1	$ 1	$ 233	$ 103
Cash paid for income taxes	$ 87	$ 121	196	$ 218
Capital expenditures incurred but not yet paid			$ 27		$ 122

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Goodwill Rollforward) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018 USD ($) business
Goodwill [Line Items]
Number of Businesses Acquired \| business	1
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of October 29, 2017	$ 24,706
Balance as of May 6, 2018	26,908
Wired Infrastructure
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of October 29, 2017	17,622
Balance as of May 6, 2018	17,705
Wireless Communications
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of October 29, 2017	5,945
Balance as of May 6, 2018	5,945
Enterprise Storage
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of October 29, 2017	995
Balance as of May 6, 2018	3,114
Industrial & Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance as of October 29, 2017	144
Balance as of May 6, 2018	144
BrocadeMerger [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	2,189
BrocadeMerger [Member] \| Wired Infrastructure
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	70
BrocadeMerger [Member] \| Wireless Communications
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
BrocadeMerger [Member] \| Enterprise Storage
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	2,119
BrocadeMerger [Member] \| Industrial & Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Other Business Acquisitions [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	13
Other Business Acquisitions [Member] \| Wired Infrastructure
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	13
Other Business Acquisitions [Member] \| Wireless Communications
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Other Business Acquisitions [Member] \| Enterprise Storage
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	0
Other Business Acquisitions [Member] \| Industrial & Other
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Acquisition	$ 0

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 18,291	$ 17,627
Accumulated Amortization	(6,245)	(7,507)
Net Book Value	12,046	10,120
Intangible assets, gross	18,591	18,339
Intangible assets, net book value	12,346	10,832
IPR&D
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
IPR&D	300	712
Purchased technology
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	15,770	12,724
Accumulated Amortization	(5,295)	(4,265)
Net Book Value	10,475	8,459
Customer contracts and related relationships
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	1,792	4,240
Accumulated Amortization	(770)	(3,100)
Net Book Value	1,022	1,140
Trade names
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	578	528
Accumulated Amortization	(143)	(117)
Net Book Value	435	411
Other
Schedule of Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	151	135
Accumulated Amortization	(37)	(25)
Net Book Value	$ 114	$ 110

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible asset amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Finite-lived intangible assets future amortization expense
2018 (remainder)	$ 1,669
2019	2,872
2020	2,424
2021	1,930
2022	1,425
Thereafter	1,726
Net Book Value	$ 12,046	$ 10,120

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Intangible asset life) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018
Purchased technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period	6 years
Customer contracts and related relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period	6 years
Trade names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period	12 years
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-average remaining amortization period	9 years

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Feb. 04, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Income from continuing operations	$ 3,736		$ 468	$ 10,317	$ 725
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest	15		24	352	37
Income from continuing operations attributable to common stock	3,721		444	9,965	688
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(3)		(4)	(18)	(9)
Less: Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0	(1)	0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, attributable to common stock	(3)		(4)	(17)	(9)
Net income attributable to common stock	$ 3,718		$ 440	$ 9,948	$ 679
Income per share from continuing operations	$ 8.84		$ 1.10	$ 24.01	$ 1.72
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01)		(0.01)	(0.04)	(0.03)
Net income per share	$ 8.83		$ 1.09	$ 23.97	$ 1.69
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,733	$ 6,566	$ 464	$ 10,299	$ 716
Income per share from continuing operations	$ 8.34		$ 1.06	$ 23.03	$ 1.65
Loss per share from discontinued operations	(0.01)		(0.01)	(0.04)	(0.02)
Net income per share	$ 8.33		$ 1.05	$ 22.99	$ 1.63
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, Other Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic	421		403	415	401
Dilutive effect of equity awards	13		16	15	16
Exchange of noncontrolling interest	14		23	18	23
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	448		442	448	440

Borrowings (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Borrowings (Details) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018 USD ($)	Nov. 17, 2017 USD ($)	Oct. 29, 2017 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 17,727		$ 17,689
Unaccreted discount and unamortized debt issuance costs	(129)		(141)
Long-term Debt	17,598		17,548
Interest Payable, Current	$ 194		$ 136
January 2020 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	2.615%		2.615%
Interest Rate	2.375%		2.375%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 2,750		$ 2,750
January 2021 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	2.406%		2.406%
Interest Rate	2.20%		2.20%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 750		$ 750
January2022SeniorNotes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.214%		3.214%
Interest Rate	3.00%		3.00%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 3,500		$ 3,500
January 2023 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	2.781%		2.781%
Interest Rate	2.65%		2.65%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,000		$ 1,000
January 2024 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.744%		3.744%
Interest Rate	3.625%		3.625%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 2,500		$ 2,500
January 2025 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.234%		3.234%
Interest Rate	3.125%		3.125%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,000		$ 1,000
January 2027 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	4.018%		4.018%
Interest Rate	3.875%		3.875%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 4,800		$ 4,800
January 2028 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	3.596%		3.596%
Interest Rate	3.50%		3.50%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 1,250		$ 1,250
2017 Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 17,550		$ 17,550
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	101.00%
2018 Senior Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	2.70%		2.70%
Interest Rate	2.70%		2.70%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 117		$ 117
2022, 2024 & 2034 Senior Notes [Member] [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	22		22
Assumed BRCM Senior Notes [Member] \| BRCM [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 139		139
2020 Convertible Note [Member] \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	0.628%
Interest Rate	1.375%
Long-term Debt, Gross	$ 38		$ 0
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 575
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount	537
Notes Assumed	$ 548
BRCD 2023 Senior Notes [Member] \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest Rate	4.625%
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		$ 300
Repayments of assumed debt	$ 308
Minimum [Member] \| 2022, 2024 & 2034 Senior Notes [Member] [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	2.50%		2.50%
Interest Rate	2.50%		2.50%
Maximum [Member] \| 2022, 2024 & 2034 Senior Notes [Member] [Domain]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	4.50%		4.50%
Interest Rate	4.50%		4.50%
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 17,024
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member] \| 2020 Convertible Note [Member] \| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, per $1000 par	1,018
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member] \| 2020 Convertible Note [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, per $1000 par	812

Borrowings (Future Principal Payments) (Details) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2018 (remainder)	$ 117
2019	0
2020	2,788
2021	750
2022	3,509
Thereafter	10,563
Total	$ 17,727

Stockholders' Equity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares	May 06, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($) $ / shares	Apr. 04, 2018	Oct. 29, 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common Stock Issued Upon the Conversion of LP Units \| shares			22.0
Cash Dividends and Distributions Paid per Share/Unit \| $ / shares	$ 1.75	$ 1.02	$ 3.50	$ 2.04
Cash Dividends Paid to Stockholders	$ 727	$ 414	$ 1,444	$ 822
Cash Distribution Paid to Limited Partners	39	$ 23	77	$ 46
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount	$ 12,000		$ 12,000
Stock Repurchase Program Expiration Date			Nov. 03, 2019
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares \| shares	1.5
Stock Repurchased, Average Cost Per Share \| $ / shares	$ 230.50
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount	$ 11,653		$ 11,653
Ordinary Shares [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share Exchange Ratio			1
LP Units [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Share Exchange Ratio			1
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners					5.00%	5.00%

Stockholders' Equity (Stock-based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based Compensation Expense	$ 296	$ 216	$ 595	$ 417
Cost of products sold
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based Compensation Expense	21	15	41	29
Research and development
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based Compensation Expense	205	150	408	291
Selling, general and administrative
Employee Service Stock-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based Compensation Expense	$ 70	$ 51	$ 146	$ 97

Stockholders' Equity (RSU Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value of RSUs vested during the period \| $	$ 1,355
Total unrecognized compensation cost, RSUs and market based RSUs \| $	$ 3,048
Period for recognition	3 years 1 month 23 days
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance (shares) \| shares	18
Granted (shares) \| shares	7
Vested (shares) \| shares	(5)
Forfeited (shares) \| shares	(1)
Ending Balance (shares) \| shares	19
Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Beginning balance, weighted average grant-date fair value per share \| $ / shares	$ 163.42
Restricted stock units granted, weighted average grant date fair value per share \| $ / shares	240.87
Restricted stock units vested, weighted average grant date fair value per share \| $ / shares	155.45
Restricted stock units, cancelled, weighted average grant date fair value \| $ / shares	161.95
Ending balance, weighted average grant-date fair value per share \| $ / shares	$ 194.00

Stockholders' Equity (Option Activity) (Details)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

USD ($)

$ / shares

Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Threshold for reporting in the equity award activity table

0.5

Employee Stock Option [Member]

Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Total unrecognized compensation cost, stock options | $

$ 3

Period for recognition

5 months 18 days

Stock-based Compensation Arrangement by Stock-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]

Beginning Balance (shares)

10.0

Exercised (shares)

(1.0)

^[1]

Cancelled (shares)

0.0

^[1]

Ending Balance (shares)

9.0

Fully vested (shares)

8.0

Fully vested and expected to vest (shares)

9.0

Option Awards Outstanding, Weighted-average Exercise Price

Beginning balance weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares

$ 49.54

Exercised weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares

45.76

Cancelled weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares

74.66

Ending balance weighted average exercise price per share | $ / shares

50.08

Vested, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares

48.96

Vested and expected to vest, weighted-average exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 50.08

Additional Option Disclosures

Total intrinsic value of options exercised | $

$ 318

Outstanding, weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)

2 years 4 months 29 days

Outstanding, aggregate intrinsic value | $

$ 1,593

Vested, weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)

2 years 4 months 17 days

Vested, aggregate intrinsic value | $

$ 1,543

Vested and expected to vest, weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)

2 years 4 months 29 days

Vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value | $

$ 1,593

[1]	* Represents fewer than 0.5 million shares.

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Oct. 29, 2017
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Benefit from income taxes	$ (2,637)	$ (103)	$ (8,423)	$ (93)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting Unrecognized Tax Benefit Related To Accumulated Foreign Earnings Provisional Income Tax Payable	1,063
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Provisional Tax Benefit			7,303
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Remeasurement of Deferred Assets and Liabilities to Reverse Future			92
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Transition Tax Benefit			7,212
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings	10,392		10,392
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Payable			2,116
Tax Cuts And Jobs Act Of 2017, unrecognized tax benefit related to Transition Tax For Accumulated Foreign Earnings, Provisional Income Tax Payable			1,116
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting Related to Transition Tax and Unrecognized Tax Benefit Related To Accumulated Foreign Earnings Provisional Income Tax Payable	1,494
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Incomplete Accounting Related To Transition Tax for Accumulated Foreign Earnings Provisional Income Tax Payable	431
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense	127	$ 139	155	$ 181
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Period Increase (Decrease)			1,174
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	3,430		3,430		$ 2,256
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	155		155		132
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	3,586		3,586		$ 2,388
Maximum [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits that may be recognized	257		$ 257
Pre Tax Reform Tax Rate [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			35.00%
Latest Tax Year [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent			21.00%
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net	845		$ 845
remeasurement of withholding taxes on undistributed earnings [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
increase (decrease) in deferred tax liability	1,162
U.S. tax provision on accumulated foreign earnings and profit [Member]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
increase (decrease) in deferred tax liability	$ 91

Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Details) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018 USD ($) Customer	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($) Customer	May 06, 2018 USD ($) segment Customer	Apr. 30, 2017 USD ($) Customer	Oct. 29, 2017 Customer
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments \| segment			4
Net revenue	$ 5,014	$ 4,190	$ 10,341	$ 8,329
Operating Income (Loss)	1,201	474	2,144	980
Wireless Communications
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,294	1,150	3,504	2,325
Operating Income (Loss)	522	414	1,581	841
Wired Infrastructure
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	2,295	2,111	4,170	4,195
Operating Income (Loss)	1,058	937	1,845	1,870
Enterprise storage
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	1,162	712	2,153	1,419
Operating Income (Loss)	720	382	1,299	757
Industrial & Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenue	263	217	514	390
Operating Income (Loss)	152	109	294	170
Unallocated expenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (1,251)	$ (1,368)	$ (2,875)	$ (2,658)
Customer Concentration Risk \| Accounts Receivable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Number of Major Customers \| Customer			1		1
Customer Concentration Risk \| Sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Number of Major Customers \| Customer	0	1	1	1
Major Customer One \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Accounts Receivable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage			13.00%		17.00%
Major Customer One \| Customer Concentration Risk \| Sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration Risk, Percentage		13.00%	12.00%	14.00%

Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	Oct. 29, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Total net revenue	$ 200	$ 71	$ 382	$ 148
Total costs and expenses, including inventory purchases	31	$ 46	67	$ 65
Total receivables	76		76		$ 31
Total payables	$ 8		$ 8		$ 12

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	May 06, 2018 USD ($)
Debt principal, interest and fees
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, Total	$ 21,371
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, due in 2018 remainder	430
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, due in 2019	566
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, due in 2020	3,321
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, due in 2021	1,242
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, due in 2022	3,940
Debt Principal, Interest and Fees, Thereafter	11,872
Purchase commitments
Purchase Commitments, Total	931
Purchase Commitments, due in 2018 remainder	843
Purchase Commitments, due in 2019	69
Purchase Commitments, due in 2020	18
Purchase Commitments, due in 2021	1
Purchase Commitments, due in 2022	0
Purchase Commitments, Thereafter	$ 0

Commitments and Contingencies (Textuals) (Details)
$ in Millions

1 Months Ended

2 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2017

patent

Nov. 07, 2016

patent

Jun. 19, 2016

patent

May 23, 2016

patent

Sep. 04, 2015

lawsuit

Jan. 18, 2017

lawsuit

Jul. 31, 2014

lawsuit

May 06, 2018

USD ($)

lawsuit

May 01, 2016

lawsuit

Oct. 29, 2017

USD ($)

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties | $

^[1],[2]

$ 2,700

$ 1,011

BrocadeMerger [Member] | Pending Litigation | Northern District of California [Member]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Lawsuits filed

Tessera Tech, Inc., Tessera, Inc. and Invensas Corp [Member] | U.S. International Trade Commission [Domain]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

Tessera Tech, Inc., Tessera, Inc. and Invensas Corp [Member] | District of Delaware [Member]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

Tessera, Tessera Advanced Technologies, Inc. [Member] | District of Delaware [Member]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

Tessera, Tessera Advanced Technologies, Inc. [Member] | UNITED STATES

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

Invensas [Member] | District of Delaware [Member]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

Emulex Shareholders [Member] | Pending Litigation

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Lawsuits filed

Emulex Shareholders Consolidated [Member] | Pending Litigation

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Lawsuits filed

In re PLX Technology, Inc. S'holder Litig. | Settled Litigation [Member]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Lawsuits filed

In re PLX Technology, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, Consol. | Pending Litigation

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Lawsuits filed

Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants, Directors

In re PLX Technology, Inc. Stockholders Litigation, Consol. | Motions Granted [Member]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Number of Defendants, Directors

Minimum [Member] | Tessera Tech, Inc., Tessera, Inc. and Invensas Corp [Member] | U.S. International Trade Commission [Domain]

Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]

Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number | patent

[1]	(a) Refer to Note 8. “Income Taxes” for additional information regarding these balances.
[2]	(b) Includes accrued interest and penalties.

Restructuring Charges (Details)
$ in Millions

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

May 06, 2018

USD ($)

Apr. 30, 2017

USD ($)

May 06, 2018

USD ($)

employees

Apr. 30, 2017

USD ($)

Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]

Balance as of October 29, 2017

$ 45

Restructuring charges (a)

^[1]

190

Utilization

(176)

Balance as of May 6, 2018 (b)

^[2]

$ 59

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges

$ 15

$ 25

Employee Termination Costs

Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]

Balance as of October 29, 2017

Restructuring charges (a)

^[1]

129

Utilization

(121)

Balance as of May 6, 2018 (b)

^[2]

$ 36

Expected completion date

May 06, 2018

Leases and Other Exit Costs

Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]

Balance as of October 29, 2017

$ 17

Restructuring charges (a)

^[1]

Utilization

(55)

Balance as of May 6, 2018 (b)

^[2]

$ 23

Expected completion date

Mar. 31, 2025

Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. [Member]

Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]

Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated | employees

1,100

Restructuring Charges

$ 143

Broadcom Transaction [Member]

Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]

Restructuring Charges

$ 14

$ 22

$ 64

Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]

Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]

Restructuring charges (a)

$ 2

[1]	(a) Included $2 million of restructuring expense related to discontinued operations recognized during the two fiscal quarters ended May 6, 2018, which was included in loss from discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
[2]	(b) The majority of the employee termination costs balance is expected to be paid in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018. The leases and other exit costs balance is expected to be paid during the remaining terms of the leases, which extend through fiscal year 2025.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions

May 06, 2018

Feb. 04, 2018

Oct. 29, 2017

Apr. 30, 2017

Oct. 30, 2016

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 8,187

$ 11,204

$ 4,254

$ 3,097

Trade accounts receivable, net

2,749

2,448

Inventory

1,235

1,447

Intercompany receivable

Intercompany loan receivable

Other current assets

303

724

Total current assets

12,474

15,823

Property, plant and equipment, net

2,720

2,599

Goodwill

26,908

24,706

Intangible assets, net

12,346

10,832

Investment in subsidiaries

Intercompany loan receivable, long-term

Other long-term assets

488

458

Total assets

54,936

54,418

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

836

1,105

Employee compensation and benefits

417

626

Current portion of long-term debt

117

Intercompany payable

Intercompany loan payable

Other current liabilities

754

681

Total current liabilities

2,124

2,529

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

17,481

17,431

Deferred tax liabilities

^[1]

266

10,019

Intercompany loan payable, long-term

Unrecognized tax benefits

^[1],[2]

2,700

1,011

Other Long Term Liabilities

298

242

Total liabilities

22,869

31,232

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

32,067

20,285

Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

32,067

$ 29,081

23,186

Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest

2,901

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

54,936

54,418

Eliminations [Member]

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade accounts receivable, net

Inventory

Intercompany receivable

(3,102)

(620)

Intercompany loan receivable

(3,874)

(10,768)

Other current assets

Total current assets

(6,976)

(11,388)

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill

Intangible assets, net

Investment in subsidiaries

(196,600)

(135,185)

Intercompany loan receivable, long-term

(44,502)

(41,547)

Other long-term assets

Total assets

(248,078)

(188,120)

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

Employee compensation and benefits

Current portion of long-term debt

Intercompany payable

(3,102)

(620)

Intercompany loan payable

(3,874)

(10,768)

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

(6,976)

(11,388)

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

Deferred tax liabilities

Intercompany loan payable, long-term

(44,502)

(41,547)

Unrecognized tax benefits

Other Long Term Liabilities

Total liabilities

(51,478)

(52,935)

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

(135,185)

Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

(196,600)

Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

(248,078)

(188,120)

Parent Guarantor [Member]

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade accounts receivable, net

Inventory

Intercompany receivable

Intercompany loan receivable

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill

Intangible assets, net

Investment in subsidiaries

32,405

20,285

Intercompany loan receivable, long-term

Other long-term assets

Total assets

32,415

20,285

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

Employee compensation and benefits

Current portion of long-term debt

Intercompany payable

346

Intercompany loan payable

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

348

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

Deferred tax liabilities

Intercompany loan payable, long-term

Unrecognized tax benefits

Other Long Term Liabilities

Total liabilities

348

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

20,285

Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

32,067

Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

32,415

20,285

Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

495

194

463

Trade accounts receivable, net

Inventory

Intercompany receivable

Intercompany loan receivable

Other current assets

Total current assets

501

254

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill

Intangible assets, net

Investment in subsidiaries

32,413

23,112

Intercompany loan receivable, long-term

Other long-term assets

Total assets

32,914

23,366

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

Employee compensation and benefits

Current portion of long-term debt

Intercompany payable

463

123

Intercompany loan payable

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

485

180

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

Deferred tax liabilities

Intercompany loan payable, long-term

Unrecognized tax benefits

Other Long Term Liabilities

Total liabilities

506

180

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

20,285

Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

32,408

Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest

2,901

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

32,914

23,366

Subsidiaries Issuers [Member]

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

5,913

7,555

2,753

1,092

Trade accounts receivable, net

Inventory

Intercompany receivable

1,693

279

Intercompany loan receivable

1,320

1,891

Other current assets

350

Total current assets

8,963

10,075

Property, plant and equipment, net

241

207

Goodwill

1,360

Intangible assets, net

Investment in subsidiaries

35,187

28,049

Intercompany loan receivable, long-term

43,565

41,547

Other long-term assets

213

Total assets

89,343

81,451

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

Employee compensation and benefits

137

274

Current portion of long-term debt

117

Intercompany payable

1,158

186

Intercompany loan payable

2,554

8,799

Other current liabilities

677

254

Total current liabilities

4,681

9,702

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

17,444

17,431

Deferred tax liabilities

10,293

Intercompany loan payable, long-term

915

Unrecognized tax benefits

1,941

497

Other Long Term Liabilities

163

Total liabilities

25,149

37,999

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

43,452

Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

64,194

Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

89,343

81,451

Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

1,779

3,455

$ 1,038

$ 1,952

Trade accounts receivable, net

2,749

2,448

Inventory

1,235

1,447

Intercompany receivable

1,393

309

Intercompany loan receivable

2,554

8,849

Other current assets

266

374

Total current assets

9,976

16,882

Property, plant and equipment, net

2,479

2,392

Goodwill

25,548

23,346

Intangible assets, net

12,346

10,832

Investment in subsidiaries

96,595

63,739

Intercompany loan receivable, long-term

937

Other long-term assets

461

245

Total assets

148,342

117,436

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

774

1,026

Employee compensation and benefits

280

352

Current portion of long-term debt

Intercompany payable

1,135

311

Intercompany loan payable

1,320

1,919

Other current liabilities

427

Total current liabilities

3,586

4,035

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

Deferred tax liabilities

261

(274)

Intercompany loan payable, long-term

43,566

41,547

Unrecognized tax benefits

759

514

Other Long Term Liabilities

135

166

Total liabilities

48,344

45,988

Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent

71,448

Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

99,998

Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 148,342

$ 117,436

[1]	(a) Refer to Note 8. “Income Taxes” for additional information regarding these balances.
[2]	(b) Includes accrued interest and penalties.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Feb. 04, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	$ 5,014		$ 4,190	$ 10,341	$ 8,329
Intercompany revenue	0		0	0	0
Total revenue	5,014		4,190	10,341	8,329
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	1,696		1,564	3,595	3,137
Intercompany cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Purchase accounting effect on inventory	0		1	70	1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	765		639	1,480	1,198
Restructuring charges	2		10	17	16
Total cost of products sold	2,463		2,214	5,162	4,352
Gross margin	2,551		1,976	5,179	3,977
Research and development	936		829	1,861	1,637
Intercompany operating expense	0		0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	294		204	585	405
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	67		442	406	882
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	53		27	183	73
Total operating expenses	1,350		1,502	3,035	2,997
Operating income	1,201		474	2,144	980
Interest expense	(148)		(112)	(331)	(223)
Intercompany interest expense	0		0	0	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0		0	0	(159)
Other income, net	46		3	81	34
Intercompany interest income	0		0	0	0
Intercompany other income (expense), net	0		0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1,099		365	1,894	632
Benefit from income taxes	(2,637)		(103)	(8,423)	(93)
Income from continuing operations	3,736		468	10,317	725
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	0		0	0	0
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) in subsidiaries	3,736		468	10,317	725
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(3)		(4)	(18)	(9)
Net income	3,733	$ 6,566	464	10,299	716
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	15		24	351	37
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	3,718		440	9,948	679
Other Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	3,733	6,566	464	10,299	716
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	(9)		0	0	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	1		1	1	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8)	$ 9	1	1	1
Comprehensive income	3,725		465	10,300	717
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	15		24	351	37
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	3,710		441	9,949	680
Eliminations [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0		0	0	0
Intercompany revenue	(566)		(541)	(1,150)	(919)
Total revenue	(566)		(541)	(1,150)	(919)
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Intercompany cost of products sold	(37)		(63)	(71)	(110)
Purchase accounting effect on inventory			0	0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	0
Restructuring charges	0		0	0	0
Total cost of products sold	(37)		(63)	(71)	(110)
Gross margin	(529)		(478)	(1,079)	(809)
Research and development	0		0	0	0
Intercompany operating expense	(529)		(478)	(1,079)	(809)
Selling, general and administrative	0		0	0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	0		0	0	0
Total operating expenses	(529)		(478)	(1,079)	(809)
Operating income	0		0	0	0
Interest expense	0		0	0	0
Intercompany interest expense	600		990	1,233	1,069
Loss on extinguishment of debt					0
Other income, net	0		0	0	0
Intercompany interest income	(600)		(990)	(1,233)	(1,069)
Intercompany other income (expense), net	0		0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	0		0	0	0
Benefit from income taxes	0		0	0	0
Income from continuing operations	0		0	0	0
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) in subsidiaries	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		0	0	0
Net income	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Other Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	0		0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0		0	0	0
Comprehensive income	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0		0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0		0	0	0
Intercompany revenue	0		0	0	0
Total revenue	0		0	0	0
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Intercompany cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Purchase accounting effect on inventory			0	0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	0
Restructuring charges	0		0	0	0
Total cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Gross margin	0		0	0	0
Research and development	0		0	0	0
Intercompany operating expense	0		0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	2		0	2	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	0		0	0	0
Total operating expenses	2		0	2	0
Operating income	(2)		0	(2)	0
Interest expense	0		0	0	0
Intercompany interest expense	0		0	0	0
Loss on extinguishment of debt					0
Other income, net	0		0	0	0
Intercompany interest income	0		0	0	0
Intercompany other income (expense), net	0		0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(2)		0	(2)	0
Benefit from income taxes	0		0	0	0
Income from continuing operations	(2)		0	(2)	0
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	3,720		440	9,950	679
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) in subsidiaries	3,718		440	9,948	679
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		0	0	0
Net income	3,718		440	9,948	679
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	3,718		440	9,948	679
Other Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	3,718		440	9,948	679
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	0		0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0		0	0	0
Comprehensive income	3,718		440	9,948	679
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0		0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	3,718		440	9,948	679
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0		0	0	0
Intercompany revenue	0		0	0	0
Total revenue	0		0	0	0
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Intercompany cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Purchase accounting effect on inventory			0	0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	0
Restructuring charges	0		0	0	0
Total cost of products sold	0		0	0	0
Gross margin	0		0	0	0
Research and development	0		0	0	0
Intercompany operating expense	0		0	0	0
Selling, general and administrative	50		6	84	13
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	0
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	0		0	0	0
Total operating expenses	50		6	84	13
Operating income	(50)		(6)	(84)	(13)
Interest expense	0		0	0	0
Intercompany interest expense	0		(2)	0	(3)
Loss on extinguishment of debt					0
Other income, net	1		1	2	1
Intercompany interest income	0		0	0	1
Intercompany other income (expense), net	50		812	229	1,013
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	1		805	147	999
Benefit from income taxes	0		0	0	0
Income from continuing operations	1		805	147	999
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	3,734		(341)	10,154	(283)
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) in subsidiaries	3,735		464	10,301	716
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		0	0	0
Net income	3,735		464	10,301	716
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	15		24	351	37
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	3,720		440	9,950	679
Other Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	3,735		464	10,301	716
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	0		0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	0		0	0	0
Comprehensive income	3,735		464	10,301	716
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	15		24	351	37
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	3,720		440	9,950	679
Subsidiaries Issuers [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	0		1	0	74
Intercompany revenue	566		529	1,150	910
Total revenue	566		530	1,150	984
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	35		42	67	87
Intercompany cost of products sold	0		0	0	(12)
Purchase accounting effect on inventory			0	0	0
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	7
Restructuring charges	0		5	2	8
Total cost of products sold	35		47	69	90
Gross margin	531		483	1,081	894
Research and development	407		345	813	713
Intercompany operating expense	0		0	0	(80)
Selling, general and administrative	72		81	157	175
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	0		0	0	7
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	11		3	44	18
Total operating expenses	490		429	1,014	833
Operating income	41		54	67	61
Interest expense	(148)		(118)	(329)	(169)
Intercompany interest expense	(81)		(16)	(140)	(90)
Loss on extinguishment of debt					(52)
Other income, net	28		8	47	6
Intercompany interest income	519		972	1,093	976
Intercompany other income (expense), net	0		(413)	(57)	(479)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	359		487	681	253
Benefit from income taxes	(2,521)		(139)	(7,981)	(109)
Income from continuing operations	2,880		626	8,662	362
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	3,680		(1,830)	9,503	(2,061)
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) in subsidiaries	6,560		(1,204)	18,165	(1,699)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(2)		2	(2)	(8)
Net income	6,558		(1,202)	18,163	(1,707)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	6,558		(1,202)	18,163	(1,707)
Other Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	6,558		(1,202)	18,163	(1,707)
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	(9)
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	0		0	0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(9)		0	0	0
Comprehensive income	6,549		(1,202)	18,163	(1,707)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0		0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	6,549		(1,202)	18,163	(1,707)
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net revenue	5,014		4,189	10,341	8,255
Intercompany revenue	0		12	0	9
Total revenue	5,014		4,201	10,341	8,264
Cost of products sold:
Cost of products sold	1,661		1,522	3,528	3,050
Intercompany cost of products sold	37		63	71	122
Purchase accounting effect on inventory			1	70	1
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	765		639	1,480	1,191
Restructuring charges	2		5	15	8
Total cost of products sold	2,465		2,230	5,164	4,372
Gross margin	2,549		1,971	5,177	3,892
Research and development	529		484	1,048	924
Intercompany operating expense	529		478	1,079	889
Selling, general and administrative	170		117	342	217
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets	67		442	406	875
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges	42		24	139	55
Total operating expenses	1,337		1,545	3,014	2,960
Operating income	1,212		426	2,163	932
Interest expense	0		6	(2)	(54)
Intercompany interest expense	(519)		(972)	(1,093)	(976)
Loss on extinguishment of debt					(107)
Other income, net	17		(6)	32	27
Intercompany interest income	81		18	140	92
Intercompany other income (expense), net	(50)		(399)	(172)	(534)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	741		(927)	1,068	(620)
Benefit from income taxes	(116)		36	(442)	16
Income from continuing operations	857		(963)	1,510	(636)
Earnings in (loss from) subsidiaries	10,278		(762)	28,113	(1,028)
Income (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) in subsidiaries	11,135		(1,725)	29,623	(1,664)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(1)		(6)	(16)	(1)
Net income	11,134		(1,731)	29,607	(1,665)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0		0	0	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	11,134		(1,731)	29,607	(1,665)
Other Comprehensive Income
Net income (loss)	11,134		(1,731)	29,607	(1,665)
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	0
Amortization of actuarial loss and prior service costs associated with defined benefit pension plans and post-retirement benefit plans	1		1	1	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1		1	1	1
Comprehensive income	11,135		(1,730)	29,608	(1,664)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0		0	0	0
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	$ 11,135		$ (1,730)	$ 29,608	$ (1,664)

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018	Feb. 04, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017	May 06, 2018	Apr. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ 3,733	$ 6,566	$ 464	$ 10,299	$ 716
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:				(6,301)	2,220
Net cash provided by operating activities				3,998	2,936
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid				0
Distributions received from subsidiaries				0
Net change in intercompany loans				0	0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired				(4,786)	(37)
Proceeds from sales of businesses				782	10
Purchases of property, plant and equipment				(409)	(581)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment				238	0
Purchases of investments				(249)	(200)
Proceeds from sale of investment				54	0
Other				(12)	(4)
Net cash used in investing activities				(4,382)	(812)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contribution received				0
Distributions paid to unit holders				(1,521)
Net intercompany borrowings				0	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt				0	13,446
Repayment of debt				(856)	(13,668)
Payment of debt issuance costs				0	(23)
Repurchases of common stock				(347)	0
Dividend and distribution payments				(1,521)	(868)
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock				112	150
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				21	4
Other					(4)
Net cash used in financing activities				(2,633)	(967)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents				(3,017)	1,157
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		11,204		11,204	3,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	8,187		4,254	8,187	4,254
Eliminations [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	(21,412)		2,493	(57,720)	2,693
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:				57,949	(2,693)
Net cash provided by operating activities				229	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid				12,203
Distributions received from subsidiaries				(3,042)
Net change in intercompany loans				(10,555)	(6,932)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired				0	0
Proceeds from sales of businesses				0	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment				0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment				0
Purchases of investments				0	0
Proceeds from sale of investment				0
Other				0	0
Net cash used in investing activities				(1,394)	(6,932)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contribution received				(12,432)
Distributions paid to unit holders				3,042
Net intercompany borrowings				10,555	6,932
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt					0
Repayment of debt				0	0
Payment of debt issuance costs					0
Repurchases of common stock				0
Dividend and distribution payments					0
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock				0	0
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				0
Other					0
Net cash used in financing activities				1,165	6,932
Net change in cash and cash equivalents				0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		0		0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0		0	0	0
Parent Guarantor [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	3,718		440	9,948	679
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:				(9,611)	(679)
Net cash provided by operating activities				337	0
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid				0
Distributions received from subsidiaries				0
Net change in intercompany loans				0	0
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired				0	0
Proceeds from sales of businesses				0	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment				0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment				0
Purchases of investments				0	0
Proceeds from sale of investment				0
Other				0	0
Net cash used in investing activities				0	0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contribution received				0
Distributions paid to unit holders				0
Net intercompany borrowings				0	0
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt					0
Repayment of debt				0	0
Payment of debt issuance costs					0
Repurchases of common stock				(347)
Dividend and distribution payments					0
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock				10	0
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				0
Other					0
Net cash used in financing activities				(337)	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents				0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		0		0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0		0	0	0
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	3,735		464	10,301	716
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:				(10,001)	(463)
Net cash provided by operating activities				300	253
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid				(102)
Distributions received from subsidiaries				1,521
Net change in intercompany loans				28	410
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired				0	0
Proceeds from sales of businesses				0	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment				0	0
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment				0
Purchases of investments				0	0
Proceeds from sale of investment				0
Other				0	0
Net cash used in investing activities				1,447	410
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contribution received				0
Distributions paid to unit holders				(1,521)
Net intercompany borrowings				(27)	465
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt					0
Repayment of debt				0
Repayments of assumed debt					0
Payment of debt issuance costs					0
Repurchases of common stock				0
Dividend and distribution payments					(868)
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock				102	150
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				0
Other					0
Net cash used in financing activities				(1,446)	(253)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents				301	410
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		194		194	53
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	495		463	495	463
Subsidiaries Issuers [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	6,558		(1,202)	18,163	(1,707)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:				(18,528)	1,912
Net cash provided by operating activities				(365)	205
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid				(9,099)
Distributions received from subsidiaries				0
Net change in intercompany loans				8,346	129
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired				0	0
Proceeds from sales of businesses				0	0
Purchases of property, plant and equipment				(114)	(185)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment				1
Purchases of investments				(50)	(200)
Proceeds from sale of investment				54
Other				0	0
Net cash used in investing activities				(862)	(256)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contribution received				3,231
Distributions paid to unit holders				(1,521)
Net intercompany borrowings				(2,125)	(6,004)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt					13,446
Repayment of debt				0	(5,705)
Payment of debt issuance costs					(23)
Repurchases of common stock				0
Dividend and distribution payments					0
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock				0	0
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				0
Other					(2)
Net cash used in financing activities				(415)	1,712
Net change in cash and cash equivalents				(1,642)	1,661
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		7,555		7,555	1,092
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	5,913		2,753	5,913	2,753
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	11,134		(1,731)	29,607	(1,665)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:				(26,110)	4,143
Net cash provided by operating activities				3,497	2,478
Cash flows from investing activities:
Intercompany contributions paid				(3,002)
Distributions received from subsidiaries				1,521
Net change in intercompany loans				2,181	6,393
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired				(4,786)	(37)
Proceeds from sales of businesses				782	10
Purchases of property, plant and equipment				(295)	(396)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant, and equipment				237
Purchases of investments				(199)	0
Proceeds from sale of investment				0
Other				(12)	(4)
Net cash used in investing activities				(3,573)	5,966
Cash flows from financing activities:
Intercompany contribution received				9,201
Distributions paid to unit holders				(1,521)
Net intercompany borrowings				(8,403)	(1,393)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt					0
Repayment of debt				(856)	(7,963)
Payment of debt issuance costs					0
Repurchases of common stock				0
Dividend and distribution payments					0
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock				0	0
Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations				21
Other					(2)
Net cash used in financing activities				(1,600)	(9,358)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents				(1,676)	(914)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		$ 3,455		3,455	1,952
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 1,779		$ 1,038	$ 1,779	$ 1,038

Subsequent Events - Cash Dividends (Details) - Subsequent Event - $ / shares	Jun. 29, 2018	Jun. 20, 2018	Jun. 06, 2018
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends payable, date declared			Jun. 06, 2018
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared			$ 1.75
Dividends payable, date to be paid	Jun. 29, 2018
Dividends payable, date of record		Jun. 20, 2018

Supplemental Financial Information Supplemental Financial Information (AR Factoring) (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	May 06, 2018 USD ($)
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Significant Sales	$ 57