Document And Entity Information - shares |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Jan. 31, 2017 |
Mar. 10, 2017 |
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| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 31, 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2017 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | CROSSROADS SYSTEMS INC | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001093207 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | |
| Trading Symbol | CRDS | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 1,225,472 |