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Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2016 | May 31, 2015 | May 31, 2014
EMC Corporation [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchases from related parties | $ 4.9 | $ 6.9 | $ 4.7
Staples, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] |  |  |
Purchases from related parties | $ 2.3 | $ 1.7 | $ 1.3

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