v3.7.0.1

Stock-Based Compensation - ESPP (Details) | Nov. 01, 2015 shares | Apr. 30, 2017 shares | Oct. 31, 2016 shares
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Share-based compensation |  |  |
Common stock, shares authorized for employee stock purchase plan (in shares) |  | 9,600,000,000 | 9,600,000,000
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company 2015 ESPP |  |  |
Share-based compensation |  |  |
Common stock, shares authorized for employee stock purchase plan (in shares) | 80,000,000 |  |
Maximum contribution limit as percentage of base compensation (as a percent) | 10.00% |  |
Maximum discount percentage | 0.15 |  |
Offering period | 24 months |  |
Current offering period | 6 months |  |
Stock purchase price as a percentage of the fair market value on the purchase date | 95.00% |  |

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