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Balance Sheet Details (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Apr. 25, 2015
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Jul. 26, 2014
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| Inventories: | ||
| Raw materials | $ 264us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterials | $ 77us-gaap_InventoryRawMaterials |
| Work in process | 2us-gaap_InventoryWorkInProcess | 5us-gaap_InventoryWorkInProcess |
| Distributor inventory and deferred cost of sales | 635csco_DistributorInventoryAndDeferredCostOfSales | 595csco_DistributorInventoryAndDeferredCostOfSales |
| Manufactured finished goods | 547us-gaap_OtherInventory | 606us-gaap_OtherInventory |
| Total finished goods | 1,182us-gaap_InventoryFinishedGoods | 1,201us-gaap_InventoryFinishedGoods |
| Service-related spares | 268us-gaap_OtherInventoriesSpareParts | 273us-gaap_OtherInventoriesSpareParts |
| Demonstration systems | 44us-gaap_OtherInventoryDemo | 35us-gaap_OtherInventoryDemo |
| Total | 1,760us-gaap_InventoryNet | 1,591us-gaap_InventoryNet |
| Property and equipment, net: | ||
| Land, buildings, and building and leasehold improvements | 4,465csco_LandBuildingsBuildingImprovementsAndLeaseholdImprovements | 4,468csco_LandBuildingsBuildingImprovementsAndLeaseholdImprovements |
| Computer equipment and related software | 1,344us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther | 1,425us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther |
| Production, engineering, and other equipment | 5,795us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross | 5,756us-gaap_MachineryAndEquipmentGross |
| Operating lease assets | 359us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross | 362us-gaap_PropertySubjectToOrAvailableForOperatingLeaseGross |
| Furniture and fixtures | 498us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross | 509us-gaap_FurnitureAndFixturesGross |
| Property, plant and equipment, gross | 12,461us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross | 12,520us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (9,185)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment | (9,268)us-gaap_AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment |
| Total | 3,276us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet | 3,252us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet |
| Other assets: | ||
| Deferred tax assets | 1,437us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent | 1,700us-gaap_DeferredTaxAssetsNetNoncurrent |
| Investments in privately held companies | 873us-gaap_OtherInvestmentNotReadilyMarketableFairValue | 899us-gaap_OtherInvestmentNotReadilyMarketableFairValue |
| Other | 765us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseOtherNoncurrent | 732us-gaap_PrepaidExpenseOtherNoncurrent |
| Total | 3,075us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent | 3,331us-gaap_OtherAssetsNoncurrent |
| Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
| Deferred revenue: | 14,181us-gaap_DeferredRevenue | 14,142us-gaap_DeferredRevenue |
| Current | 9,371us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent | 9,478us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent |
| Noncurrent | 4,810us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent | 4,664us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent |
| Service | ||
| Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
| Deferred revenue: | 9,236us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_DeferredRevenueArrangementTypeAxis = csco_ServiceMember |
9,640us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_DeferredRevenueArrangementTypeAxis = csco_ServiceMember |
| Product: | ||
| Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
| Deferred revenue: | 4,945us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis = us-gaap_ProductMember |
4,502us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis = us-gaap_ProductMember |
| Product: | Unrecognized revenue on product shipments and other deferred revenue | ||
| Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
| Deferred revenue: | 4,258us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_DeferredRevenueArrangementTypeAxis = csco_UnrecognizedrevenueonproductshipmentsandotherMember / us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis = us-gaap_ProductMember |
3,924us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_DeferredRevenueArrangementTypeAxis = csco_UnrecognizedrevenueonproductshipmentsandotherMember / us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis = us-gaap_ProductMember |
| Product: | Cash receipts related to unrecognized revenue from two-tier distributors | ||
| Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] | ||
| Deferred revenue: | $ 687us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_DeferredRevenueArrangementTypeAxis = csco_CashreceiptsrelatedtorevenuefromtwotierdistributorsMember / us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis = us-gaap_ProductMember |
$ 578us-gaap_DeferredRevenue / us-gaap_DeferredRevenueArrangementTypeAxis = csco_CashreceiptsrelatedtorevenuefromtwotierdistributorsMember / us-gaap_ProductOrServiceAxis = us-gaap_ProductMember |
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Distributor inventory and deferred cost of sales. No definition available.
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Land, buildings, building improvements, and leasehold improvements No definition available.
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Amount of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization for physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of noncurrent deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of equipment commonly used in offices and stores that have no permanent connection to the structure of a building or utilities. Examples include, but are not limited to, desks, chairs, tables, and bookcases. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of completed merchandise or goods expected to be sold within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of raw materials expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of merchandise or goods in the production process expected to be completed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount of components of assembled products that can be sold directly or indirectly through sales of assembled products. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before valuation and LIFO reserves of other inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross amount of merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies to which the entity holds the title and uses for the specific purpose of showing the benefits and features of the entity's products to existing or potential customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value of the other investment not readily marketable determined by management based upon fair value methods, including pricing of similar securities and valuation techniques, that was used to record the investment for financial reporting purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of amounts paid in advance which will be charged against earnings in periods after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of other physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before accumulated depreciation of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services subject to or available for lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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