v3.6.0.2

Segment Information (Detail) $ in Billions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2016 USD ($) segment | Oct. 31, 2015 USD ($) | May 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Number of reportable segments | segment |  | 5 |  |
Advance royalty proceeds received from intercompany advanced royalty payments and licensing arrangements | $ |  | $ 3.7 | $ 5.0 |
Royalty recognition term |  | 5 years |  |
Entity ownership of existing businesses percentage | 49.00% |  |  |
Unisplendour | H3C |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting Information |  |  |  |
Ownership |  |  |  | 51.00%

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