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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2025
Apr. 30, 2024
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net (loss) earnings attributable to HPE $ (423) $ 701
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to HPE to Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 1,173 1,299
Impairment of goodwill 1,361 0
Stock-based compensation expense 270 261
Provision for inventory and credit losses 190 113
Restructuring (credit) charges (13) 18
Cost reduction program 146 0
Deferred taxes on earnings (43) 0
Earnings from equity interests (42) (88)
Gain on sale of a business (244) 0
H3C divestiture related severance costs 97 0
Other, net 41 128
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net of Acquisitions:    
Accounts receivable (372) (376)
Financing receivables 25 (327)
Inventory (435) (2,808)
Accounts payable (1,698) 3,026
Taxes on earnings (36) 95
Restructuring (32) (121)
Other assets and liabilities (816) (764)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (851) 1,157
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Investment in property, plant and equipment and software assets (1,075) (1,216)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 164 218
Purchases of investments (1) (16)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments 41 5
Financial collateral posted (638) (499)
Financial collateral received 287 401
Proceeds from sale of a business 210 0
Net cash used in investing activities (1,012) (1,107)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net (11) (45)
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs 257 1,075
Payment of debt (1,061) (2,218)
Net payments related to stock-based award activities (171) (94)
Repurchases of common stock (102) (48)
Cash dividends paid to non-controlling interests, net of contributions (8) (8)
Cash dividends paid to preferred stockholders (54) 0
Cash dividends paid to common stockholders (342) (338)
Net cash used in financing activities (1,492) (1,676)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 38 (31)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (3,317) (1,657)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 15,105 4,581
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 11,788 $ 2,924