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Document and Entity Information Document - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Apr. 28, 2017
Entity [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Aerohive Networks, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001372414  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2017  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   52,840,074