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Segment and Entity Wide Disclosures (Details 1) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified |
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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| Ciena's geographic distribution of revenue | |||
| Revenue | $ 1,833,923 | $ 1,741,970 | $ 1,236,636 |
| Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures | |||
| Equipment, furniture and fixtures, net | 123,580 | 122,558 | 120,294 |
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United States [Member]
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| Ciena's geographic distribution of revenue | |||
| Revenue | 972,576 | 930,880 | 744,232 |
| Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures | |||
| Equipment, furniture and fixtures, net | 64,653 | 60,848 | 63,675 |
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Canada [Member]
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| Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures | |||
| Equipment, furniture and fixtures, net | 48,376 | 47,424 | 45,103 |
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International [Member]
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| Ciena's geographic distribution of revenue | |||
| Revenue | 861,347 | 811,090 | 492,404 |
| Ciena's geographic distribution of equipment, furniture and fixtures | |||
| Equipment, furniture and fixtures, net | $ 10,551 | $ 14,286 | $ 11,516 |