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INVENTORIES
6 Months Ended
May 03, 2025
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
INVENTORIES INVENTORIES
As of the dates indicated, inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):
May 3,
2025
November 2,
2024
Raw materials$646,991 $542,785 
Work-in-process35,317 32,219 
Finished goods273,376 324,697 
Deferred cost of goods sold36,663 27,902 
Gross inventories992,347 927,603 
Reserve for inventory excess and obsolescence(118,021)(107,173)
Inventories, net$874,326 $820,430 

During the first six months of fiscal 2025, Ciena recorded a provision for inventory excess and obsolescence of $23.4 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.