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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2016 | Jul. 31, 2017 | Jul. 31, 2016
Product | $ 611 | $ 13,681 | $ 3,155 | $ 54,178
Service and license | 4,809 | 4,280 | 24,337 | 20,840
Related Party [Member] |  |  |  |
Product | 100 | 12,000 | 400 | 37,300
Service and license | $ 1,300 | $ 2,300 | $ 4,200 | $ 6,900

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