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Other Balance Sheet Details (Details 2) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward] | |||
| Beginning balance | $ 47,282,000 | $ 54,372,000 | $ 40,196,000 |
| Acquired | 0 | 0 | 24,041,000 |
| Provisions | 33,418,000 | 18,451,000 | 15,353,000 |
| Settlements | 25,568,000 | 25,541,000 | 25,218,000 |
| Balance at end of period | 55,132,000 | 47,282,000 | 54,372,000 |
| Reduction in warranty liability | $ 6,900,000 | ||