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INVENTORIES
3 Months Ended
Feb. 01, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES INVENTORIES
As of the dates indicated, inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):
February 1,
2025
November 2,
2024
Raw materials$601,893 $542,785 
Work-in-process32,688 32,219 
Finished goods289,162 324,697 
Deferred cost of goods sold30,116 27,902 
Gross inventories953,859 927,603 
Reserve for inventory excess and obsolescence(108,727)(107,173)
Inventories, net$845,132 $820,430 

During the first three months of fiscal 2025, Ciena recorded a provision for inventory excess and obsolescence of $10.9 million, primarily related to a decrease in the forecasted demand for certain Networking Platforms products. Deductions from the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory relate primarily to sales and disposal activities.