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Subsequent Events - Schedule of Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 29, 2016 | Jan. 23, 2015 | Jan. 29, 2016 | Jan. 23, 2015
SolidFire |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net income | $ 128 | $ 153 | $ 159 | $ 341

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