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Segment Information - Schedule of Reconciliation of Segment Operating Results (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2026
Apr. 30, 2025
Apr. 30, 2026
Apr. 30, 2025
Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes:        
Total segment earnings from operations $ 747 $ (1,109) $ 1,217 $ (676)
Amortization of intangible assets (323) (37) (634) (75)
Gain on sale of a business 0 0 0 244
H3C divestiture related severance costs 0 (20) 0 (97)
Cost reduction program (30) (146) (53) (146)
Acquisition, disposition and other charges (78) (42) (195) (123)
Interest and other, net (73) 39 (127) 78
Earnings from equity interests 25 25 42 42
Earnings (loss) before provision for taxes 699 (1,045) 1,132 (312)
Operating Segment        
Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes:        
Total segment earnings from operations 1,526 678 2,799 1,537
Segment Reconciling Items        
Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes:        
Unallocated corporate costs and eliminations (103) (65) (194) (144)
Stock-based compensation expense (218) (116) (434) (270)
Amortization of intangible assets (323) (37) (634) (75)
Impairment charges 0 (1,361) 0 (1,361)
Gain on sale of a business 0 0 0 244
Acquisition, disposition and other charges (105) (42) (267) (120)
Interest and other, net (73) 39 (127) 78
Earnings from equity interests $ 25 $ 25 $ 42 $ 42