Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Summary of intangible assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Intangible Assets    
Accumulated Amortization $ (400) $ (369)
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Gross 1,093 1,072
Net 693 703
Developed technology and patents [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Gross 355 346
Accumulated Amortization (206) (195)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 149 151
Backlog [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Gross 6 5
Accumulated Amortization (2) (2)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 4 3
Customer relationships: Acquired [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Gross 340 338
Accumulated Amortization (97) (87)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 243 251
Customer relationships: Up-front sales incentives [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Gross 309 301
Accumulated Amortization (71) (62)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 238 239
License Agreements [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Gross 13 13
Accumulated Amortization (10) (9)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 3 4
Trademarks and tradenames [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Gross 15 15
Accumulated Amortization (14) (14)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net 1 1
Trademarks and tradenames [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) 48 47
In process research and development [Member]    
Intangible Assets    
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) $ 7 $ 7