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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name SYNNEX CORPORATION  
Entity Central Index Key 0001177394  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --11-30  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Aug. 31, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   39,778,307