Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Notes Due April 9, 2020
Notes Due April 9, 2020 [Member]
Notes Due April 9, 2020 [Member]
VMware Revolving Credit Facility
VMware Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
VMware Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan B-1 Facility
Term Loan B-1 Facility [Member]
Term Loan B-1 Facility [Member]
Term Loan A-4 Facility And Term Loan A-6 Facility
Term Loan A-4 Facility And Term Loan A-6 Facility [Member]
Term Loan A-4 Facility And Term Loan A-6 Facility [Member]
2.16% Term Loan A-4 Facility due December 2023
Term Loan A-4 Facility Due December 2023 [Member]
Term Loan A-4 Facility Due December 2023 [Member]
Term Loan A-6 Facility
Term Loan A-6 Facility [Member]
Term Loan A-6 Facility [Member]
3.33% Revolving Credit Facility due September 2021
Revolving Credit Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
China Revolving Credit Facility
China Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
China Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Other
Bridge Loan [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
Debt Covenant, Period [Domain]
Debt Covenant, Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
First Four Years After December 20, 2018
First Four Years After December 20, 2018 [Member]
First Four Years After December 20, 2018 [Member]
Fifth Year After December 20, 2018
Fifth Year After December 20, 2018 [Member]
Fifth Year After December 20, 2018 [Member]
First Four Years After March 13, 2019
First Four Years After March 13, 2019 [Member]
First Four Years After March 13, 2019 [Member]
Fifth Year After March 13, 2019
Fifth Year After March 13, 2019 [Member]
Fifth Year After March 13, 2019 [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Annual principal amortization
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance
Debt instrument, collateral, percent of capital stock of borrowers
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Percent of Capital Stock
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Percent of Capital Stock
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Debt, maximum period for registration
Debt Instrument, Maximum Period for Registration
Debt Instrument, Maximum Period for Registration
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common Stock and Capital in Excess of Par Value
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Dell Technologies Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Parent [Member]
Non-Controlling Interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Axis]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption [Domain]
Adjustment for adoption of accounting standards
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Balance, beginning of period
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash flow hedges, net change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Pension and other post-retirement
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Treasury stock repurchases (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Treasury stock repurchases
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Revaluation of redeemable shares
Reclassifications Of Permanent To Temporary Equity
Reclassifications of Permanent to Temporary Equity
Impact from equity transactions of non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Balance, end of period (in shares)
Balance, end of period
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
VMware, Inc.
VMware, Inc. [Member]
VMware, Inc. [Member]
SecureWorks
SecureWorks Corp. [Member]
SecureWorks Corp. [Member]
Non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Non-controlling interests
Outstanding equity interest held
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Outstanding equity interest, including RSAs
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent, Including Restricted Stock Awards
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent, Including Restricted Stock Awards
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Past Due 1 — 90 Days
Financing Receivables, 1 To 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 1 To 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Past Due 90 Days
Financial Asset, Equal to or Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Revolving
Revolving Loan Portfolio Segment [Member]
Revolving Loan Portfolio Segment [Member]
Fixed-term
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Revolving — DPA
Consumer Borrower [Member]
Revolving — DBC
Small And Medium Commercial Borrower [Member]
Small And Medium Commercial Borrower [Member]
Fixed-term — Consumer and Commercial
Consumer And Small Commercial Borrower [Member]
Consumer And Small Commercial Borrower [Member]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Customer receivables
Loans and Finance Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Current
Financing Receivable, Not Past Due
Past due
Financing Receivable, Past Due
Total customer receivables, gross
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME AND OTHER TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Total reclassifications, net of tax
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Pensions
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Net revenue
Revenues
Cost of net revenue
Cost of Revenue
Operating expenses
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Total reclassifications, net of tax
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
VMware Notes
VMware Notes [Member]
VMware Notes [Member]
DFS Debt
Structured Financing Debt [Member]
Structured Financing Debt [Member]
Total debt, principal amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
VMware
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Nyansa, Inc
Nyansa, Inc [Member]
Nyansa, Inc [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to acquire businesses, net
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill, expected tax deductible amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Weighted-average useful lives
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Long-Term Investments
Long-Term Investments [Member]
Long-Term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table]
Equity and other securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI and without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Abstract]
Cost
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, At Cost
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, At Cost
Unrealized Gain
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Unrealized (Loss)
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Carrying Value
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Deferred compensation plan assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred compensation liability
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Equity securities, upward price adjustment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Equity securities, downward price adjustment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $144 and $94 (Note 18)
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Short-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $229 and $109 (Note 4)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Current assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Long-term investments
Long-term Investments
Long-term financing receivables, net of allowance of $92 and $40 (Note 4)
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE SHARES, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Current liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable shares (Note 16)
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock and capital in excess of $0.01 par value (Note 14)
Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Treasury stock at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Dell Technologies Inc. stockholders’ deficit
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Total liabilities, redeemable shares, and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Liabilities and Equity
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Outstanding debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Aggregate future maturities
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
CAPITALIZATION
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Financing receivables
Financing Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivables [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Structured financing debt
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Term of derivative contract
Derivative, Term of Contract
INTERIM UPDATE TO SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Accounting Standards Update and Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Merger Agreement
Merger Agreement [Member]
Merger Agreement [Member]
Pivotal
Pivotal Software [Member]
Pivotal Software [Member]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period [Axis]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Revision of Prior Period [Domain]
Restatement Adjustment
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment [Member]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
RSA Security
RSA Security [Member]
RSA Security [Member]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Held-for-sale
Disposal Group, Held-for-sale, Not Discontinued Operations [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cash payment
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Shares issued (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Equity issued in acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Per share cash consideration (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Convertible Shares, Amount Per Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Convertible Shares, Amount Per Share
Business acquisition, share price (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Conversion of shares (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable, Conversion Of Shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable, Conversion Of Shares
Business acquisition shares received on exchange (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Net revenue
Proceeds from divestiture
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Financing receivable, allowance for credit loss
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Accounts receivable, allowance for credit loss
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Stockholders’ equity (deficit) decrease
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Table]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Table]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable [Domain]
Fixed-term loans
Lease Receivable, Fixed-Term Loans [Member]
Lease Receivable, Fixed-Term Loans [Member]
Revolving loans
Lease Receivable, Revolving Loans [Member]
Lease Receivable, Revolving Loans [Member]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Loans and Leases Receivable Disclosure [Line Items]
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2021 (remaining nine months)
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Fiscal 2022
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year One
Fiscal 2023
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year Two
Fiscal 2024
Sales-Type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, to be Received, Year Three
Fiscal 2025 and beyond
Sales-type And Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments To Be Received, Four Years And Thereafter
Sales-type And Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments To Be Received, Four Years And Thereafter
Total undiscounted cash flows
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received
Total customer receivables, gross
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable
Less: unearned income
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Leases [Abstract]
Components of lease expense and supplemental information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Maturity of operating lease liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Changes in deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Axis]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Long-Lived Tangible Asset [Domain]
Development Costs
Software Development, Internal Use [Member]
Internally developed software for long-term internal use.
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Operating Leases
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2021 (remaining nine months)
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Fiscal 2022
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Two
Fiscal 2023
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Three
Fiscal 2024
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Year Four
Fiscal 2025 and beyond
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments To Be Received, Five Years And Thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments To Be Received, Five Years And Thereafter
Total
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial assets
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Asset
Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Cash Collateral Received or Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Financial liabilities
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Liability
Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Cash Collateral Received or Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Total derivative instruments
Offsetting Derivative Assets (Liabilities) [Abstract]
Offsetting Derivative Assets (Liabilities) [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Securities
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Securities
Cash Collateral Received or Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Cash
Net Amount
Derivative, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral, Net
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Schedule of stock
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share and reconciliation to consolidated net income (loss)
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Components of financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Allowance for financing receivable losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Aging of customer financing receivables
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table Text Block]
Credit quality indicators
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Finance leases
Sales-type Lease, Lease Income [Table Text Block]
Future maturity of fixed-term customer leases
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Operating lease income
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Operating lease income maturities
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Fiscal Year Maturity [Table Text Block]
Summary of debt
Financing receivables held by the consolidated VIEs
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of definite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated future annual pre-tax amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Other
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
2.75% Term Loan B-1 Facility due September 2025
2.75% Term Loan B-1 Facility Due September 2025 [Member]
2.75% Term Loan B-1 Facility Due September 2025 [Member]
2.32% Term Loan A-6 Facility due March 2024
Term Loan A-6 Facility Due March 2024 [Member]
Term Loan A-6 Facility Due March 2024 [Member]
4.42% due June 2021
4.42% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
4.42% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
5.45% due June 2023
5.45% Due June 15, 2023 Notes [Member]
5.45% Due June 15, 2023 Notes [Member]
4.00% due July 2024
4.00% First Lien Notes Due 2024 [Member]
4.00% First Lien Notes Due 2024 [Member]
5.85% due July 2025
5.85 % First Lien Notes Due 2025 [Member]
5.85 % First Lien Notes Due 2025 [Member]
6.02% due June 2026
6.02% Due June 15, 2026 Notes [Member]
6.02% Due June 15, 2026 Notes [Member]
4.90% due October 2026
4.90% First Lien Notes Due 2026 [Member]
4.90% First Lien Notes Due 2026 [Member]
6.10% due July 2027
6.10% First Lien Notes Due 2027 [Member]
6.10% First Lien Notes Due 2027 [Member]
5.30% due October 2029
5.30% First Lien Notes Due 2029 [Member]
5.30% First Lien Notes Due 2029 [Member]
6.20% due July 2030
6.20% First Lien Notes Due 2030 [Member]
6.20% First Lien Notes Due 2030 [Member]
8.10% due July 2036
8.10% due July 15, 2036 Notes [Member]
8.10% due July 15, 2036 Notes [Member]
8.35% due July 2046
Notes Due July 15, 2046 At 8.35% [Member]
Notes Due July 15, 2046 At 8.35% [Member]
4.625% due April 2021
4.625% Due April 2021 Notes [Member]
4.625% Due April 2021 Notes [Member]
7.10% due April 2028
7.10% Due April 2028 Notes [Member]
7.10% Due April 2028 Notes [Member]
6.50% due April 2038
6.50% Due April 2038 Notes [Member]
6.50% Due April 2038 Notes [Member]
5.40% due September 2040
5.40% Due September 2040 Notes [Member]
5.40% Due September 2040 Notes [Member]
5.875% due June 2021
5.875% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
5.875% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
7.125% due June 2024
7.125% Due June 15, 2024 Notes [Member]
7.125% Due June 15, 2024 Notes [Member]
2.650% due June 2020
2.650% Due June 2020 [Member]
2.650% Due June 2020 [Member]
3.375% due June 2023
3.375% Due June 2023 [Member]
3.375% Due June 2023 [Member]
2.30% due August 2020
Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
2.95% due August 2022
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
4.50% due May 2025
Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member]
4.65% due May 2027
Senior Notes Due March 2027 [Member]
Senior Notes Due March 2027 [Member]
3.90% due August 2027
Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
4.70% due May 2030
Senior Notes Due 2030 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2030 [Member]
VMware Term Loan Facility
VMware Term Loan Facility [Member]
VMware Term Loan Facility [Member]
4.03% Margin Loan Facility due April 2022
Margin Loan Facility Issued 2017 Due April 2022 [Member]
Margin Loan Facility Issued 2017 Due April 2022 [Member]
Interest rate at period end
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Unamortized discount, net of unamortized premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total debt, carrying value
Long-term Debt
Total short-term debt, carrying value
Total long-term debt, carrying value
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Unallocated transactions
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Reconciling items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Infrastructure Solutions Group
Infrastructure Solutions Group [Member]
Infrastructure Solutions Group [Member]
Client Solutions Group
Client Solutions [Member]
Client Solutions [Member]
Other businesses
Other Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenue
Consolidated operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Impact of purchase accounting
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments Related to Previous Period
Amortization of intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Transaction-related expenses
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Other corporate expenses
Other Expenses
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Servers and networking
Servers And Networking [Member]
Servers And Networking [Member]
Storage
Storage [Member]
Storage [Member]
Commercial
Commercial [Member]
Commercial [Member]
Consumer
Consumer [Member]
Consumer [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash - other current assets
Restricted Cash, Current
Restricted cash - other non-current assets
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Inventories, net:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Production materials
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred and other tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets And Other
Deferred Tax Assets And Other
Operating lease right of use (“ROU”) assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Deferred Commissions
Contract with Customer, Asset, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent
Total other non-current assets
Other non-current liabilities:
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred and other tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Warranty liability
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total other non-current liabilities
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Collateralized debt
Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member]
Non-collateralized debt
Non-Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member]
Non-Collateralized Debt Obligations [Member]
LPR
Prime Rate [Member]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Unsecured Debt
Remaining performance obligation, amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation, percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Deferred revenue recognition period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
1.875% due June 2018
1.875% Due June 2018 [Member]
1.875% Due June 2018 [Member]
VMware Notes and VMware Term Loan Facility
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Number of extension periods
Debt Instrument, Term, Number of Extension Periods
Debt Instrument, Term, Number of Extension Periods
Conditional extension period
Debt Instrument, Term, Extension Option
Debt Instrument, Term, Extension Option
Remaining borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class A
Common Class A [Member]
Class C
Common Class C [Member]
Class D
Common Class D [Member]
Common Class D [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
January 2017 and August 2017 Authorizations
January 2017 and August 2017 Authorizations [Member]
January 2017 and August 2017 Authorizations [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Number of voting interests per share
Common Stock, Number Of Voting Rights
Common Stock, Number Of Voting Rights
Stock repurchases, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock repurchase program, term
Stock Repurchase Program, Term
Stock Repurchase Program, Term
Stock repurchases, remaining authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Aggregate purchase price
Shares withheld for tax withholding obligation
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table]
Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
RSAs
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Holding period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other than Options, Put Feature Holding Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other than Options, Put Feature Holding Period
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Put Feature Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Put Feature Expiration Period
Redeemable shares classified as temporary equity
Redeemable shares outstanding (in shares)
Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding
Redeemable shares issued (in shares)
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Current assets:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Other current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Goodwill
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Intangible Assets, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Current liabilities:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term deferred revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Revenue, Current
Total current liabilities
Long-term deferred revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Reconciliation of revenue from segments to consolidated
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty liability at beginning of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Costs accrued for new warranty contracts and changes in estimated for pre-existing warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase For Warranties Issued, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties, And Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase For Warranties Issued, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties, And Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Service obligations honored
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Warranty liability at end of period
Current portion
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Non-current portion
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses and Allowance for Financing Receivables Losses
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Software Development Costs
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Money Market Funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity and Other Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Legal Matters
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Compensation Plans
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Pre-tax gains (losses)
Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax
Discrete tax benefit from intra-entity asset transfer
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Intra-Entity Asset Transfer
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Intra-Entity Asset Transfer
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair value of derivatives
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting assets
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Provision charged to income statement
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Bad debt write-offs
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Balance at end of period
Class V
Common Class V [Member]
Common Class V [Member]
Authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Outstanding shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Operating lease not yet commenced
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Liability
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Liability
Term of lease contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Net revenue — products
Sales-type Lease, Revenue
Cost of net revenue — products
Cost of Goods Sold, Sales-type Lease
Gross margin — products
Sales-type Lease, Gross Profit
Sales-type Lease, Gross Profit
2021 (remaining nine months)
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Two
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three
2025
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, After Year Four
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, After Year Four
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gains
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Net change in cash flow hedges
Pension and other postretirement plans:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendments, Tax Effect [Abstract]
Recognition of actuarial net gain (loss) from pension and other postretirement plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Reclassification adjustments for net (gains) losses from pension and other postretirement plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Net change in actuarial net gain (loss) from pension and other postretirement plans
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax expense of $10 and $7, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive income, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
First Lien Notes
First Lien Notes [Member]
First Lien Notes [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures
Unsecured Notes and Debentures [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
EMC Notes
EMC Notes [Member]
EMC Notes [Member]
Margin Loan Facility
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Outstanding debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Non-designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Non- Current Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset position
Liability position
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Other, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Financing receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Change in cash from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Maturities and sales of investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Acquisition of businesses and assets, net
Payments For Capitalized Software Sold To Customers
Payments for Capitalized Software Sold to Customers
Divestitures of businesses and assets, net
Other
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Change in cash from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock of Subsidiary
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock of Subsidiary
Repurchases of parent common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Repurchases of subsidiary common stock
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Change in cash from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
AOCI [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Total change for the period
Less: Change in comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Credit Score, FICO [Axis]
Credit Score, FICO [Axis]
Credit Score, FICO [Domain]
Credit Score, FICO [Domain]
Higher
FICO Score, Greater than 720 [Member]
FICO Score, Greater than 720 [Member]
Mid
FICO Score, 660 to 719 [Member]
FICO Score, 660 to 719 [Member]
Lower
FICO Score, Less Than 660 [Member]
FICO Score, Less Than 660 [Member]
Fixed-term — Consumer and Commercial
Revolving — DPA
Revolving — DBC
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
2021
Financing Receivable, Year One, Originated, Current Fiscal Year
2020
Financing Receivable, Year Two, Originated, Fiscal Year before Current Fiscal Year
2019
Financing Receivable, Year Three, Originated, Two Years before Current Fiscal Year
2018
Financing Receivable, Year Four, Originated, Three Years before Current Fiscal Year
2017
Financing Receivable, Year Five, Originated, Four Years before Current Fiscal Year
Years Prior
Financing Receivable, Originated, More than Five Years before Current Fiscal Year
Financing receivable, revolving
Financing Receivable, Revolving
Customer receivables, gross
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND INVESTMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity and other securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Derivative instruments
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative instruments
Total liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument, Leases, Debt, Variable Interest Entities And Customer Receivables Sales [Text Block]
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument, Leases, Debt, Variable Interest Entities And Customer Receivables Sales [Text Block]
Information on selected accounts
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Trade Receivables — Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Liability for standard limited warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Short-term, net
Financing Receivables, Short-term, Net [Member]
Financing Receivables, Short-term, Net [Member]
Long-term, net
Financing Receivables, Long-term, Net [Member]
Financing Receivables, Long-term, Net [Member]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Assets held by consolidated VIEs, net
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Income Statement [Abstract]
Products
Product [Member]
Services
Service [Member]
Net revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Cost of net revenue:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Total cost of net revenue
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general, and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Interest and other, net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Earnings per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Dell Technologies Common Stock — Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Dell Technologies Common Stock — Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Residual interest
Residual Values Of Leased Property [Member]
Residual Values Of Leased Property [Member]
Allowances for losses
Financing receivables, net
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Short-term
Long-term
Fiscal Years
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Fiscal 2021 (remaining nine months)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Fiscal 2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year One
Fiscal 2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Two
Fiscal 2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Three
Fiscal 2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Year Four
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, To Be Paid, After Year Four
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid
Less: Imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Transfers (to)/from the non-controlling interests:
Noncontrolling Interest Items [Abstract]
Increase in Dell Technologies Inc. additional paid-in-capital for equity issuances and other equity activity
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Issuance of Equity by Subsidiary to Noncontrolling Interests
Decrease in Dell Technologies Inc. additional paid-in-capital for equity issuances and other equity activity
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Other
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Other
Net transfers to non-controlling interests
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net
Change from net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. and transfers to the non-controlling interests
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Change Due to Net Income Attributable to Parent and Effects of Changes, Net
Temporary equity
Temporary Equity [Table Text Block]
Assets Leased to Others
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Equipment under operating lease, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Equipment under operating lease, net
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Class V Transaction Class Action Case
Class V Transaction Class Action Case [Member]
Class V Transaction Class Action Case [Member]
VMware Inc Versus Cirba Inc
VMware Inc Versus Cirba Inc [Member]
VMware Inc Versus Cirba Inc [Member]
Cirba Inc Versus VMware, Inc
Cirba Inc Versus VMware, Inc [Member]
Cirba Inc Versus VMware, Inc [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of stockholders
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Patents allegedly infringed
Loss Contingency, Patents Allegedly Infringed, Number
Trademarks allegedly infringed
Loss Contingency, Trademarks Allegedly Infringed, Number
Loss Contingency, Trademarks Allegedly Infringed, Number
Amount awarded to other party
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
Operating lease expense:
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Cost
Variable costs
Variable Lease, Cost
Total lease costs
Lease, Cost
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Asset-based financing and securitization facilities
Securitization Program [Member]
Securitization Program [Member]
Fixed-term securitization offerings
Fixed Term Securitization Programs [Member]
Fixed Term Securitization Programs [Member]
Other
Other Structured Financing Programs [Member]
Other Structured Financing Programs [Member]
Note payable
Debt Due December 2020 [Member]
Debt Due December 2020 [Member]
Dell Bank Senior Unsecured Eurobonds
Dell Bank Bonds [Member]
Dell Bank Bonds [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
U.S.
UNITED STATES
International
Non-US [Member]
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments [Member]
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments [Member]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Other Businesses
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Virtustream
Virtustream [Member]
Virtustream [Member]
Percentage of fair value over carrying amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Carrying value and estimated fair value of outstanding debt
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investment [Table Text Block]
DEFERRED REVENUE
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Revolving
Commercial Borrower
Commercial Borrower [Member]
Other Borrower
Other Borrower [Member]
Other Borrower [Member]
Dell Bank Bonds
Canada
CANADA
Europe
Europe [Member]
Australia and New Zealand
AUSTRALIA And NEW ZEALAND [Member]
AUSTRALIA And NEW ZEALAND [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Mexico, Pesos
Mexico, Pesos
TIIE
Mexican Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate [Member]
Mexican Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate [Member]
New financing originations
Payments to Acquire Loans and Leases Held-for-investment
Repayment term (in years)
Financing Receivables, Repayment Term
Financing Receivables, Repayment Term
Interest income on the sales-type lease receivables
Sales-type Lease, Interest Income, Lease Receivable
Operating lease income
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Operating lease depreciation expense
Depreciation
Total debt capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Financing receivables transferred via securitization through SPEs
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Secured Borrowings, Pledged in Period
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Secured Borrowings, Pledged in Period
Debt outstanding
Financing receivables sold
Financing Receivable, Sale
Cover [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class C
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class A
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class B
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Accounts receivable, allowance
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Short-term financing receivables,allowance
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Long-term financing receivables, allowance
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities — operating cash outflows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balances at beginning of period
Charge-offs, net of recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Provision charged to income statement
Financing Receivable, Credit Loss, Expense (Reversal)
Balances at end of period
Current operating lease liabilities
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Developed technology
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Indefinite-lived trade names
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, net
Amortization expense
Impairment charges related to intangible assets acquired
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Gain on sale of assets
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets and Asset Impairment Charges
Deferred revenue:
Change In Contract With Customers, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customers, Liability [Roll Forward]
Deferred revenue at beginning of period
Contract with Customer, Liability
Revenue deferrals
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase For Cash Receipts And Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment To Revenue, Change In Estimate Of Transaction Price
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase For Cash Receipts And Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment To Revenue, Change In Estimate Of Transaction Price
Revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Other
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase (Decrease) for Contract Acquired in Business Combination
Deferred revenue at end of period
Short-term deferred revenue
Long-term deferred revenue
Effect of changes in ownership interest
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Table Text Block]
Earnings (loss) per share - basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. - diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Numerator: Continuing operations
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income attributable to Dell Technologies — basic
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Incremental dilution from VMware
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
Net income (loss) - diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Denominator: weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, and other (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted-average shares outstanding - antidilutive (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Total net revenue
Sales [Member]
Total cost of net revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Interest and other, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI, Net of Tax, on Derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Impact of foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Reclassification to assets held for sale
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Goodwill
Senior Secured Credit Facilities and First Lien Notes
Term Loan Facilities, Senior First Lien Notes And First Lien Notes [Member]
Term Loan Facilities, Senior First Lien Notes And First Lien Notes [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures
Senior Notes and EMC Notes
Senior Notes and EMC Notes [Member]
Senior Notes and EMC Notes [Member]
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Total maturities, principal amount
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2021 (remaining nine months)
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2022
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year One
2023
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Two
2024
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Three
2025
Long-Term Debt, Maturity, Year Four
Thereafter
Long Term Debt Maturities, Repayments Of Principal, After Year Four
Long Term Debt Maturities, Repayments Of Principal, After Year Four
Total debt, principal amount
Associated carrying value adjustments
Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract]
2021 (remaining nine months)
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2022
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Next Twelve Months
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Next Twelve Months
2023
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Two
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Two
2024
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Three
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Three
2025
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Four
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Four
Thereafter
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, After Year Four
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, After Year Four
Total
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total maturities, carrying value amount
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2021 (remaining nine months)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year, Net
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Next Twelve Months, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Next Twelve Months, Net
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two, Net
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three, Net
2025
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four, Net
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal After Year Four, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal After Year Four, Net
Debt instrument, collateral (in shares)
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount, Shares
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount, Shares
REDEEMABLE SHARES
Temporary Equity [Text Block]
Temporary Equity [Text Block]