Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class V Common Stock
Common Class V [Member]
Common Class V [Member]
DHI Group
Common Class A, Common Class B, Common Class C And Common Class D [Member]
Common Class A, Common Class B, Common Class C And Common Class D [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (Note 4)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net loss attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Instruments
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - Offsetting Assets
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - Offsetting Liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Financing receivables sold
Financing Receivable, Significant Sales
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of product groups
Number of Product Groups
Number of Product Groups
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Non-designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest Rate Contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
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]
Derivative asset, asset position
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative asset, liability position
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative assets, net
Derivative Asset
Derivative liability, asset position
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative liability, liability position
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative liabilities, net
Derivative Liability
Derivative contract, asset position
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative contract, liability position
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net asset (liability)
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Components of Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Components of Net Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities)
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards, Tax Credit Carryforwards, and Other Deferred Tax Assets with Related Valuation Allowances Recognized
Summary of Valuation Allowance [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Income Tax Benefit from Continuing Operations to the Statutory U.S. Federal Tax Rate
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Axis]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax Period [Domain]
Tax year 2004 through 2006
Tax Year 2004 Through 2006 [Member]
Tax Year 2004 Through 2006 [Member]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Domestic Tax Authority
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Axis]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Income Tax Authority, Name [Domain]
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries [Member]
Foreign Subsidiaries
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
EMC
EMC Corporation [Member]
EMC Corporation [Member]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]
Deferred tax asset operating loss carryforwards, federal
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Domestic
Deferred tax asset operating loss carryforwards, state
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, State and Local
Deferred tax asset operating loss carryforwards, foreign
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Foreign
Net deferred tax liabilities acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities acquired, undistributed earnings
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Basis Difference in Business Acquisition, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Deferred Tax Liability Not Recognized, Basis Difference in Business Acquisition, Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Income tax holiday, aggregate dollar amount
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount
Income tax holiday, income tax benefits per share (per share)
Income Tax Holiday, Income Tax Benefits Per Share
Income tax holiday, bridge period
Income Tax Holiday, Bridge Period
Income Tax Holiday, Bridge Period
Unrecognized tax benefits assumed through EMC merger transaction
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Unrecognized tax benefits including penalties and interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, and Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, and Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Unrecognized tax benefits if recognized would impact on income tax expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Income tax penalties and interest accrued
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued
Income tax benefits from interest deductions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest Deductions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest Deductions
Income tax penalties and interest expense
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
Settlement, cash payment
Income Tax Examination, Liability (Refund) Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority
Income tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Domestic, Amount
IRS tax audit settlement
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Domestic, Percent
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Sale of Stock by Subsidiary or Equity Investee [Table]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee, Sale of Stock by Subsidiary or Equity Investee [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Forecast
Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
[Domain] for Ownership [Axis]
SecureWorks
SecureWorks Corp. [Member]
SecureWorks Corp. [Member]
VMware
VMware, Inc. [Member]
VMware, Inc. [Member]
Pivotal
Pivotal [Member]
Pivotal [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Building
Building [Member]
All other assets
Other Capitalized Property Plant and Equipment [Member]
Leasehold Improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Software Development
Software Development [Member]
Software Development, Internal Use
Software Development, Internal Use [Member]
Internally developed software for long-term internal use.
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03
Accounting Standards Update 2015-03 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2015-07
Accounting Standards Update 2015-07 [Member]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items]
Ownership percent in non-controlling interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Number of portfolios
Financing Receivable, Number of Portfolios
Financing Receivable, Number of Portfolios
Financing receivable, number of days past due
Threshold Period Past Due for Write-off of Financing Receivable
Estimated economic useful life
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Capitalized software development costs
Capitalized Software Development Costs for Software Sold to Customers
Standard product warranty term
Standard Product Warranty Term
Standard Product Warranty Term
Average remaining aggregate warranty term
Standard Product Warranty, Average Remaining Aggregate Period
Standard Product Warranty, Average Remaining Aggregate Period
Advertising expense
Advertising Expense
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Effect to retained earnings
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Financial assets
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
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)
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
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)
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
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
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
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]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Bridge Facilities
Bridge Loan [Member]
Other
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Structured financing debt
Structured Financing Debt [Member]
Structured Financing Debt [Member]
3.75% Floating rate due October 2018 (Term Loan C Facility)
3.75% Floating Rate Due October 2018 Term Loan [Member]
3.75% Floating Rate Due October 2018 Term Loan [Member]
4.00% Floating rate due April 2020 (Term Loan B Facility)
4.00% Floating Rate Due April 2020 Term Loan [Member]
4.00% Floating Rate Due April 2020 Term Loan [Member]
4.00% Floating rate due April 2020 (Term Loan Euro Facility)
4.00% Floating Rate Due April 2020 Euro Term Loan [Member]
4.00% Floating Rate Due April 2020 Euro Term Loan [Member]
5.625% due October 2020 (Senior First Lien Notes)
5.625% Due October 2020 Senior First Lien Notes [Member]
5.625% Due October 2020 Senior First Lien Notes [Member]
4.03% Term Loan B Facility due September 2023
4.00% Term Loan B Facility Due September 2023 [Member]
4.00% Term Loan B Facility Due September 2023 [Member]
2.78% Term Loan A-1 Facility due December 2018
2.53% Term Loan A-1 Facility Due December 2018 [Member]
2.53% Term Loan A-1 Facility Due December 2018 [Member]
3.03% Term Loan A-2 Facility due September 2021
2.78% Term Loan A-2 Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
2.78% Term Loan A-2 Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
2.78% Term Loan A-3 Facility due December 2018
2.53% Term Loan A-3 Facility Due December 2018 [Member]
2.53% Term Loan A-3 Facility Due December 2018 [Member]
2.78% Revolving Credit Facility due September 2021
2.53% Revolving Credit Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
2.53% Revolving Credit Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
3.48% due June 2019
3.48% Due June 1, 2019 Notes [Member]
3.48% Due June 1, 2019 Notes [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]
6.02% due June 2026
6.02% Due June 15, 2026 Notes [Member]
6.02% Due June 15, 2026 Notes [Member]
8.10% due June 2036
8.10% due July 15, 2036 Notes [Member]
8.10% due July 15, 2036 Notes [Member]
8.35% due June 2046
8.35% Due July 15, 2046 Notes [Member]
8.35% Due July 15, 2046 Notes [Member]
3.10% due April 2016
3.10% Due April 2016 Notes [Member]
3.10% Due April 2016 Notes [Member]
5.65% due April 2018
5.65% Due April 2018 Notes [Member]
5.65% Due April 2018 Notes [Member]
5.875% due June 2019
5.875% due June 2019 [Member]
5.875% due June 2019 [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]
1.875% due June 2018
1.875% Due June 2018 [Member]
1.875% Due June 2018 [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]
2.53% Margin Bridge Facility due September 2017
2.28% Margin Bridge Facility Due September 2017 [Member]
2.28% Margin Bridge Facility Due September 2017 [Member]
2.53% VMware Note Bridge Facility due September 2017
2.28% VMware Note Bridge Facility Due September 2017 [Member]
2.28% VMware Note Bridge Facility Due September 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Total debt, principal amount
Long-term Debt, Gross
Unamortized discount, net of unamortized premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt issuance costs
Total debt, carrying value
Long-term Debt
Total short-term debt, carrying value
Debt, Current
Total long-term debt, carrying value
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Condensed Financial Statements [Table]
Parent
Parent Company [Member]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Condensed Balance Sheet [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Cash
Cash
Investments in subsidiaries
Investments in Subsidiaries
Investments in Subsidiaries
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE SHARES, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Other current and non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities
Redeemable shares
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent
Common stock and capital in excess of $.01 par value (Note 18)
Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Dell Technologies Inc. stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total liabilities, redeemable shares, and stockholders' equity
Liabilities and Equity
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Debt, stated amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Condensed Income Statement [Abstract]
Condensed Income Statement [Abstract]
Condensed Income Statement [Abstract]
Equity in net loss from continuing operations of subsidiaries attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Income (Loss) From Subsidiaries, Continuing Operations
Income (Loss) From Subsidiaries, Continuing Operations
Equity in net income (loss) from discontinued operations of subsidiaries
Income (Loss) From Subsidiaries, Discontinued Operations
Income (Loss) From Subsidiaries, Discontinued Operations
Equity in net loss of subsidiaries attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, Net of Tax
Parent - Interest and other, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Parent - Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Comprehensive loss, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Condensed Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
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]
Transfer to/from subsidiary
Payments For (Proceeds From) Subsidiary
Payments For (Proceeds From) Subsidiary
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
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 DHI Group Common Stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Repurchases of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Issuance of common stock under employee plans
Proceeds from Issuance of Shares under Incentive and Share-based Compensation Plans, Including Stock Options
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Receipt of capital from subsidiaries
Capital Contribution From Subsidiaries
Capital Contribution From Subsidiaries
Capital investment in subsidiaries
Capital Contribution To Subsidiaries
Capital Contribution To Subsidiaries
Change in cash from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Class V Group Repurchase Program
Class V Group Repurchase Program [Member]
Class V Group Repurchase Program [Member]
VMware Stock Repurchase Program
VMware Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
VMware Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in interest rate margin
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate, Increase (Decrease)
Increase in maximum borrowing capacity
Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increase
Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increase
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Debt
Repurchases of common stock
Repurchase term
Repurchase Agreement, Term
Repurchase Agreement, Term
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
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]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Business customers
Commercial Borrower [Member]
Qualified small businesses, large commercial accounts, governmental organizations, educational entities, and certain individual consumer customers
Other Borrower [Member]
Other Borrower [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
New financing originations
Payments to Acquire Loans and Leases Held-for-investment
Repayment term (in years)
Financing Receivables, Repayment Term
Financing Receivables, Repayment Term
Future maturities
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Next Twelve Months
Fiscal 2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years
Fiscal 2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years
Fiscal 2021
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years
Fiscal 2022
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable In Five Years And Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable In Five Years And Thereafter
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]
Reconciliation to the consolidated net income (loss)
Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Securitization Program
Securitization Program [Member]
Securitization Program [Member]
Fixed Term Securitization Programs
Fixed Term Securitization Programs [Member]
Fixed Term Securitization Programs [Member]
Other Structured Financing Programs
Other Structured Financing Programs [Member]
Other Structured Financing Programs [Member]
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments [Member]
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments [Member]
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
United States
UNITED STATES
Europe
Europe [Member]
Canada
CANADA
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Total debt, principal amount
Debt capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Term
Debt Instrument, Term
Structured loans
Long-term Line of Credit
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
EMC Merger Litigation
EMC Merger Litigation [Member]
EMC Merger Litigation [Member]
Copyright Levies
Copyright Levies [Member]
Copyright Levies [Member]
Appraisal Proceedings
Appraisal Proceedings [Member]
Appraisal Proceedings [Member]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending Litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Judicial Ruling
Judicial Ruling [Member]
Settled Litigation
Settled Litigation [Member]
Dell Inc.
Dell Inc. [Member]
Dell Inc. [Member]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Axis]
Customer [Domain]
Customer [Domain]
Top Four Contract Manufacturers
Top Four Contract Manufacturers [Member]
Top Four Contract Manufacturers
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Customer Concentration Risk
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain]
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Financing Receivable
Financing Receivable [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Fiscal 2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Fiscal 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Fiscal 2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Fiscal 2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Rent expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2018
Purchase Obligation, Future Minimum Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Fiscal 2019
Purchase Obligation, Due in Second Year
Fiscal 2020 and thereafter
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year and After
Purchase Obligation, Due in Third Year and After
Number of lawsuits
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Number of claims dismissed
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Number of plaintiffs appealed judgment dismissing complaints
Number of Plaintiffs Appealed Judgment dismissing Complaints
Number of Plaintiffs Appealed Judgment dismissing Complaints
Cash consideration (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Liability
Loss Contingency Accrual
Number of shares subject to appraisal demands
Loss Contingency, Number Of Shares Subject To Appraisal Demands
Loss Contingency, Number Of Shares Subject To Appraisal Demands
Fair value, appraisal proceeding (in dollars per share)
Share Price, Fair Value, Appraisal Proceeding
Share Price, Fair Value, Appraisal Proceeding
Levy (in euro per personal computer)
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value, Per Unit
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value, Per Unit
Customer receivables, gross
Financing Receivable, Gross
Customer receivables offset against payables
Finance Receivables, Gross, Amount Offset Against Payables
Finance Receivables, Gross, Amount Offset Against Payables
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [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]
Municipal obligations
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
U.S. government and agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
U.S. corporate debt securities
Domestic Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Foreign debt securities
Foreign Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Municipal obligations
Municipal Bonds [Member]
Asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Equity and other securities
Equity Securities [Member]
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]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Investments
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative instruments
Common stock purchase agreement
Private Placement Agreement Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Private Placement Agreement Asset, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative instruments
Debt - Other
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Total liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Retirement Plan Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax, to Net Income (Loss)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Transfers
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Secured Borrowings, Pledged in Period
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Secured Borrowings, Pledged in Period
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Term Loan Facilities
Term Loan Facilities [Member]
Term Loan Facilities [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior First Lien Notes
Senior First Lien Notes [Member]
Senior First Lien Notes [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 Unsecured Notes
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
EMC Notes
EMC Notes [Member]
EMC Notes [Member]
Bridge Facilities
Bridge Facilities [Member]
Bridge Facilities [Member]
Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Dell EMC Enterprise Content Division
Dell EMC Enterprise Content Division [Member]
Dell EMC Enterprise Content Division [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Purchased intangibles
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated impairment charge, goodwill
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-lived and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Identifiable Intangible Assets and their Weighted-Average Useful Lives Acquired as Part of Business Combination
Finite-Lived and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
VMWare Employee Stock Purchase Plan
VMWare Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
VMWare Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Equity Award [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Employee stock - ESPP
Employee Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued during period (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Weighted-average price per share (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Net loss attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Increase in Dell Technologies' additional paid-in-capital for equity issuances
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Issuance of Equity by Subsidiary to Noncontrolling Interests
Decrease in Dell Technologies' 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 from non-controlling interests
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net
Change from net loss attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. and transfers to/from 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
Investments [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table] [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table] [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table] [Table]
Short-term Investments
Short-term Investments [Member]
Long-term Investments
Long-term Investments [Member]
Long-term Investments [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table] [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table] [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table] [Table]
Debt securities, carrying value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Equity and other securities, carrying value
Available-for-Sale Securities, Equity Securities and Cost Method Investments
Available-for-Sale Securities, Equity Securities and Cost Method Investments
Carrying Value
Investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Amortized Cost Basis [Abstract]
Debt securities, cost
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Amortized Cost Basis
Equity and other securities, cost
Available-for-Sale Securities, Equity Securities and Cost Method Investments, At Cost
Available-for-Sale Securities, Equity Securities and Cost Method Investments, At Cost
Cost
Investments, At Cost
Investments, At Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain (Loss) [Abstract]
Debt securities, unrealized gain
Available-for-sale Debt Securities Gross Unrealized Gain
Debt securities, unrealized (loss)
Available-for-sale Debt Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss
Equity and other securities, unrealized gain
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
Equity and other securities, unrealized (loss)
Available-for-sale Equity Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss
Unrealized Gain
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain
Unrealized (Loss)
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan [Table]
Defined Contribution Plan Name [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan Name [Axis]
Defined Contribution Plan Name [Domain]
Defined Contribution Plan Name [Domain]
Dell 401(k) Plan
Dell 401(k) Plan [Member]
Dell 401(k) Plan
Legacy EMC 401(k) Plan
EMC 401(k) Plan [Member]
EMC 401(k) Plan
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution percentage
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Employees' Gross Pay
Defined contribution plan, cost
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Defined contribution plan, employer contribution amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Discretionary Contribution Amount
Defined contribution plan, employer maximum matching contribution amount per quarter (in dollars per employee)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Maximum Matching Contribution Amount per Quarter
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Maximum Matching Contribution Amount per Quarter
Defined contribution plan, employer additional Supplemental maximum matching contribution amount (in dollars per employee)
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Additional Supplemental Maximum Matching Contribution Amount
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Additional Supplemental Maximum Matching Contribution Amount
Defined contribution plan, employers matching contribution, vesting period
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Vesting Period
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Vesting Period
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
EMC MERGER TRANSACTION, OTHER TRANSACTIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation Expense Allocation
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Stock Option Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]
Fair Value Assumptions Used for Stock Options Granted
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block]
ESPP Activity
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Activity [Table Text Block]
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity [Table Text Block]
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table]
Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Restricted Stock Award
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Stock Option
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [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
Redeemable shares issued (in shares)
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued
Redeemable shares outstanding (in shares)
Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
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
Warranty liability assumed through EMC merger transaction
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Additions from Business Acquisition
Costs accrued for new warranty contracts and changes in estimates 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
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Short-term investments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Marketable Securities
Accounts receivable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables
Short-term financing receivables
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Inventory
Other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Other
Total current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Property, plant, and equipment
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Long-term investments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Long-term Investments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Long-term Investments
Long-term financing receivables, net
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other non-current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets
Total assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets
Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Accounts payable
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable
Accrued and other
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other
Short-term deferred revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Total current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Long-term debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Long-term deferred revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Total liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities
Total net assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Gross accounts receivables acquired
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Gross Contractual Amount
Allowance for doubtful accounts on accounts receivables acquired
Business Combination, Acquired Receivables, Estimated Uncollectible
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities, Current
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Short-term financing receivables, net
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Current assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Long-term investments
Cost Method Investments
Long-term financing receivables, net
Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable, Net, Noncurrent
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Current
Current liabilities held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt (Note 8)
Long-term deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Treasury stock at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders' equity
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax benefit (expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Schedule of Components of the Company's Financing Receivables Segregated by Portfolio Segment
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Changes in the Allowance for Financing Receivable Losses
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Aging Customer Financing Receivables, Gross, Including Accrued Interest
Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Credit Quality Indicators
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Held by the Consolidated VIEs
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Selling, general, and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Interest and other, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Axis]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions [Domain]
Acceleration of Vesting on Acquiree's Stock Options
Acceleration of Vesting on Acquiree's Stock Options [Member]
Acceleration of Vesting on Acquiree's Stock Options [Member]
Special Retention Awards
Special Retention Awards [Member]
Special Retention Awards [Member]
Transaction-related costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Transaction-related costs, capitalized debt issuance costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs, Deferred Finance Costs
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs, Deferred Finance Costs
Acquisition related costs
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
Transaction-related expenses, separately recognized expenses
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Expenses and Losses Recognized
CAPITALIZATION
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, 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]
Dell Preferred Account (DPA)
Consumer Borrower [Member]
Dell Business Credit (DBC)
Small And Medium Commercial Borrower [Member]
Small And Medium Commercial Borrower [Member]
Consumer and Small Commercial
Consumer And Small Commercial Borrower [Member]
Consumer And Small Commercial Borrower [Member]
Medium and Large Commercial
Medium And Large Commercial Borrower [Member]
Medium And Large Commercial Borrower [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Investments
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Member]
Investments Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Investments Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Non-Controlling Interests
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax benefit (expense)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Balance at end of period
Structured Financing Debt
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]
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total debt, principal amount
Associated carrying value adjustments
Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract]
2018
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
2019
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Two
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Two
2020
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Three
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Three
2021
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Four
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Four
2022
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Five
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Five
Thereafter
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, After Year Five
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, After Year Five
Total
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total maturities, carrying value amount
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year, Net
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two, Net
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three, Net
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four, Net
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five, Net
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal After Year Five, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal After Year Five, Net
WARRANTY LIABILITY
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]
Dell Technologies Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plan
Dell Technologies Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Dell Technologies Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan
VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan [Member]
VMware 2007 Equity and Incentive Plan [Member]
Performance-Based Stock Options
Performance-Based Employee Stock Options [Member]
Performance-Based Employee Stock Options [Member]
Time-Based Stock Options
Time-Based Employee Stock Options [Member]
Time-Based Employee Stock Options [Member]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting Tranche One
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
Vesting Tranche Two
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
Options Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Options outstanding beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Canceled/expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Options outstanding end of period (in shares)
Options outstanding, weighted average remaining term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
Options outstanding beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Canceled/expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options outstanding end of period (in dollars per share)
Options Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Options vested and expected to vest, outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Options vested and expected to vest, outstanding weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options vested and expected to vest, weighted average remaining term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options vested and expected to vest, aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Options Exercisable [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Options exercisable, outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number
Options exercisable, outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Options exercisable, outstanding weighted average contractual term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Options exercisable, outstanding aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Financing Receivables, Short-term, Net
Financing Receivables, Short-term, Net [Member]
Financing Receivables, Short-term, Net [Member]
Financing Receivables, Long-term, Net
Financing Receivables, Long-term, Net [Member]
Financing Receivables, Long-term, Net [Member]
Financing receivables held by consolidated VIEs, net
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Current:
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State/local
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred:
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State/local
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Common Stock and Capital in Excess of Par Value
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Dell Technologies Stockholders' Equity
Parent [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
Net loss
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
Investments, net change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Cash flow hedges, net change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Net change in actuarial net gain from pension and other postretirement plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Fair value of non-controlling interests assumed in business combination
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
Adjustment to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation, Net
Treasury stock repurchase (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
Other
Stockholders' Equity, Other
Balance, end of period (in shares)
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table]
Foreign countries
Non-US [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Client Solutions Group
Client Solutions [Member]
Client Solutions [Member]
Infrastructure Solutions Group
Enterprise Solutions Group [Member]
Enterprise Solutions Group [Member]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Commercial
Commercial [Member]
Commercial [Member]
Consumer
Consumer [Member]
Consumer [Member]
Servers and networking
Servers And Networking [Member]
Servers And Networking [Member]
Storage
Storage [Member]
Storage [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Consolidated net revenue
Revenue, Net
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY RESULTS
Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Deferred tax assets:
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred revenue and warranty provisions
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Revenue and Warranty Provisions
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred Revenue and Warranty Provisions
Provisions for product returns and doubtful accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Provisions for Product Returns and Doubtful Accounts
Deferred Tax Assets, Provisions for Product Returns and Doubtful Accounts
Credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Operating and compensation related accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Operating and Compensation Related Accruals
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Operating and Compensation Related Accruals
Other
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross [Abstract]
Leasing and financing
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leases and Financing
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Leases and Financing
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Acquired intangibles
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible Assets
Other
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class A
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class C
Common Class C [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
MD Stockholders
MD Stockholders [Member]
MD Stockholders [Member]
MSDC Stockholders
MSDC Stockholders [Member]
MSDC Stockholders [Member]
SLP Stockholders
SLP Stockholders [Member]
SLP Stockholders [Member]
Temasek Holdings Private Limited
Temasek Holdings Private Limited [Member]
Temasek Holdings Private Limited [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share)
Shares Issued, Price Per Share
Cost method strategic investments
Cost Method Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class V
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
DHI Group
DHI Group [Member]
DHI Group [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of groups of common stock
Common Stock, Number of Groups
Common Stock, Number of Groups
Number of classes of common stock
Common Stock, Number of Classes
Common Stock, Number of Classes
Retained economic interest (as a percent)
Targeted Or Tracking Stock, Percent of Target
Targeted Or Tracking Stock, Percent of Target
Current economic interest (as a percent)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable, Targeted Or Tracking Stock, Percent of Target
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued Or Issuable, Targeted Or Tracking Stock, Percent of Target
Common stock outstanding (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
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]
In-process research and development
In Process Research and Development [Member]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table]
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]
Developed technology
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Leasehold assets
Lease Agreements [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Weighted Average Useful Life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Total identifiable intangible assets
Condensed financial position
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Condensed statements of income (loss)
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]
Condensed cash flows
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]
Valuation and qualifying accounts
Summary of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]
Summary of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Developed technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Total intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Gross
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Dell Services
Dell Services [Member]
Dell Services [Member]
Dell Software Group
Dell Software Group [Member]
Dell Software Group [Member]
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]
Cash consideration
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Consideration
Gain (loss) on sale, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
ADDITIONAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Text Block]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Restructuring Reserve
Severance liability assumed through EMC merger transaction
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Restructuring Liabilities
Severance charges to provision
Restructuring Costs
Cash paid and other
Payments for Restructuring
Ending balance
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Type [Axis]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Type [Domain]
Shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Share issuance ratio
Business Acquisition, Share Ratio
Business Acquisition, Share Ratio
Shares of Class V Common Stock issuable in the EMC merger (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Common stock (in shares)
Investment Owned, Balance, Shares
Current economic interest (as a percent)
Revenue since acquisition
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Net loss since acquisition
Business Combination, Pro Forma Information, Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
Decrease from measurement period adjustments related to equity interests
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Equity Interests
Increase from measurement period adjustments related to deferred tax liabilities
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Deferred Tax Liability
The element represents the amount of any measurement period adjustment (as defined) realized during the reporting period to deferred tax liabilities assumed in connection with a business combination for which the initial accounting was incomplete.
Increase from measurement period adjustments related to goodwill
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Non-controlling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statement [Table]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Interest and other, net:
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Investment income, primarily interest
Investment Income, Interest and Dividend
Gain (loss) on investments, net
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Foreign exchange
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Debt extinguishment
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Interest and other, net
Effect of Changes in Ownership Interests of Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Table Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenue:
Revenue, Net [Abstract]
Products
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net
Services
Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Total net revenue
Cost of net revenue:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Products
Cost of Goods Sold
Services
Cost of Services
Total cost of net revenue
Cost of 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 loss
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest and other, net
Income tax benefit
Net loss from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net loss
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. - basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. - diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Other businesses
Other Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balances at beginning of period
Goodwill recognized/acquired during period
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Impact of foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill divested
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Other adjustments
Goodwill, Transfers
Balances at end of period
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale
Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale [Member]
Net revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Cost of net revenue
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Goods Sold
Operating expenses
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Operating Expense
Interest and other, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest and Other Income (Expense)
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest and Other Income (Expense)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax, Attributable to Parent
Income tax provision (benefit)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes, before gain (loss) on disposal
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of tax expense (benefit) of $182, $(256), and $506, respectively
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Gain (loss) on disposal - income tax expense (benefit)
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Unallocated/corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Reconciling items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated operating loss
Impact of purchase accounting
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments Related to Previous Period
Amortization of intangibles
Transaction-related expenses
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Other corporate expenses
Other Expenses
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain]
Trade Receivables - Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Trade Receivables - Allowance for customer returns
Allowance for Sales Returns [Member]
Customer Financing Receivables - Allowance for financing receivable losses
Allowance for Losses on Finance Receivables [Member]
Tax Valuation Allowance
Valuation Allowance of Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance
Charged to income statement
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense
Write-offs, returns, and charge-offs, net of recoveries
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions
Allowance acquired
Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Reserves of Businesses Acquired
Balance at end of period
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financing Receivables, 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
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Customer receivables
Loans and Finance Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Current
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Current
Past due
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Total customer receivables, gross
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
INCOME AND OTHER TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Trust for Benefit of Employees
Trust for Benefit of Employees [Member]
U.S. Treasury Securities
US Treasury Securities [Member]
Corporate Debt Securities
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Assets [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan, Gross Assets [Member]
Pension Plan Payable, Net of Accrued Interest and Dividends [Member]
Pension Plan Payable, Net of Accrued Interest and Dividends [Member]
Pension Plan Payable, Net of Accrued Interest and Dividends [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of defined benefit plan asset
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Secured And Unsecured Notes
Secured And Unsecured Notes [Member]
Secured And Unsecured Notes [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
4.875% Asset Sale Bridge Facility due September 2017
4.875% Asset Sale Bridge Facility Due September 2017 [Member]
4.875% Asset Sale Bridge Facility Due September 2017 [Member]
Term Loan Facilities and ABL Credit Facility
Term Loan Facilities And ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Term Loan Facilities And ABL Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Credit Facility
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
ABL Credit Facility [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period [Domain]
Debt Redemption, First $150 Million
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period One [Member]
Debt Redemption, Remaining Balance
Debt Instrument, Redemption, Period Two [Member]
Repayments
Debt issuance and debt extinguishment costs
Payments of Financing Costs
Maximum aggregate borrowings
Available borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity
Line of credit accordion feature, limit increase
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit
Line of credit accordion feature, percent of consolidated EBITDA
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit, Percent of Consolidated EBITDA
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit, Percent of Consolidated EBITDA
Line of credit accordion feature, unlimited amount, pro forma net first lien leverage ratio threshold
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit, Unlimited Amount, Pro Forma Net First Lien Leverage Ratio Threshold
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Increase Limit, Unlimited Amount, Pro Forma Net First Lien Leverage Ratio Threshold
Interest rate floor
Debt Instrument, Floor Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Floor Interest 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
Annual principal amortization, years three and four
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance, Third and Fourth Year
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance, Third and Fourth Year
Annual principal amortization, year five
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance, Year Five
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance, Year Five
Required prepayment from net cash proceeds from sale of certain asset sales or dispositions
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms, Percent of Net Cash Proceeds From Certain Asset Sales or Dispositions
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms, Percent of Net Cash Proceeds From Certain Asset Sales or Dispositions
Debt instrument, collateral, percent of capital stock of borrowers
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Percent of Capital Stock
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Percent of Capital Stock
Debt, maximum period for registration
Debt Instrument, Maximum Period for Registration
Debt Instrument, Maximum Period for Registration
Debt instrument, collateral (in shares)
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount, Shares
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount, Shares
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Debt collateral
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount
Debt redemption, threshold
Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount
Debt redemption, percent of aggregate principal
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage
Transition services term
Discontinued Operations, Transition Services Agreement Term
Discontinued Operations, Transition Services Agreement Term
Schedule of Activity Related to Severance Liability
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Allocation of Severance Costs
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Total net revenue
Sales [Member]
Total cost of net revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Interest and other, net
Interest And Other [Member]
Interest And Other [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI, Net of Tax, on Derivatives (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Effective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Employee Severance
Employee Severance [Member]
Cost of net revenue
Research and development
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance charges
Restructuring Charges
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Non-vested Restricted Stock Units [ Roll Forward]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Vested (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Outstanding, end of period (in shares)
Non-vested Restricted Stock Units, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Granted (in dollars per share)
Vested (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Domestic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Foreign
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Axis]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Nonrecurring Adjustment [Domain]
Fair value adjustment to inventory
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Accelerated stock-based compensation expense
Accelerated Stock-based Compensation Expense [Member]
Accelerated Stock-based Compensation Expense [Member]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items]
Total net revenue
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue
Net loss attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss)
Net loss
Discontinued operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Consideration transferred:
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Cash
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Expense and other
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Other
Class V Common Stock
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Total consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Less: Post-merger stock compensation expense
Total purchase price to allocate
Share price (in dollars per share)
Share Price
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Year
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Consolidation of Subsidiaries
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Investments
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Financing Receivables
Finance, Loan and Lease Receivables, Held-for-investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Allowance for Financing Receivable Losses
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block]
Asset Securitization
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Transfers of Financial Assets, Financings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Inventories
Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Capitalized Software Development Costs
Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Internal Use Software Development Costs
Internal Use Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
In Process Research and Development Costs
In Process Research and Development, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Hedging Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Standard Warranty Liabilities
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Revenue
Revenue Recognition, Deferred Revenue [Policy Text Block]
Vendor Rebates and Settlements
Cost of Sales, Vendor Allowances, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Loss Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Shipping Costs
Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Research and Development
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax Uncertainties
Income Tax Uncertainties, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stock-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Money Market Funds and Cash Equivalent Municipal Obligations
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Debt and Equity Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [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]
Reconciliation of revenue from segments to consolidated
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Net revenue and property, plant and equipment, net
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block]
Roll Forward of Goodwill Allocated to Business Segments
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]
Schedule of Estimated Future Annual Pre-Tax Amortization Expense of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
REDEEMABLE SHARES
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
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]
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Investments
Cash Flow Hedges
Net revenue
Revenues
Cost of net revenue
Changes in the Company's liabilities for standard limited warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Increases related to tax positions of the current year
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Increases related to tax position of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Lapse of statute of limitations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations
Audit settlements
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance
Residual interest
Residual Values Of Leased Property [Member]
Residual Values Of Leased Property [Member]
Allowances for losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Financing receivables, net
Financing Receivable, Net
Short-term
Long-term
Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Quarterly Financial Information [Table]
Net revenue
Gross margin
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
Net gain on sale of businesses
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Discontinued operations gain (loss) - income tax
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Discontinued Operation
Net loss
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Available-for-sale investments:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized losses
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net losses realized in net loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Net change in market value of investments
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gains
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net gains included in net loss
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax
Net change in cash flow hedges
Pension and other postretirement plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Recognition of actuarial net gain from pension and other postretirement plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustments for net gains (losses) from pension and other postretirement plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax
Net change in actuarial net gain from pension and other postretirement plans
Comprehensive loss, net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale Securities [Abstract]
Carrying Value
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Due within one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Fair Value
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Total
Amortized Cost
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Amortized Cost Basis, Rolling Maturity [Abstract]
Due within one year
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Rolling Twelve Months, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after 1 year through 5 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Two Through Five, Amortized Cost Basis
Due after 5 years through 10 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Rolling Year Six Through Ten, Amortized Cost Basis
Total
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Numerator: Continuing operations
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income from continuing operations - basic
Incremental dilution from VMware
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
Net income from continuing operations - diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Denominator: Class V Common Stock 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
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table]
Computer equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Land and buildings
Land and Building [Member]
Machinery and other equipment
Other Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Accounts receivable, net:
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]
Gross accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Allowance for customer returns
Allowance For Sales Returns, Current
Allowance For Sales Returns, Current
Total accounts receivable, net
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
Prepaid expenses:
Prepaid Expense, Current [Abstract]
Total prepaid expenses
Prepaid Expense, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net:
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Total property, plant, and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Total property, plant, and equipment, net
Accrued and other current liabilities:
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Compensation
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Income and other taxes
Taxes Payable, Current
Other
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Total accrued and other current liabilities
Other non-current liabilities:
Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Warranty liability
Unrecognized tax benefits, net
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total other non-current liabilities
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Pension Plan
Pension Plan [Member]
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Recognized actuarial loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract]
Weighted-average grant date fair value of stock options granted per option (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free rate (U.S. Government Treasury Note)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
U.S Large Capitalization Equity Securities
U.S Large Capitalization Equity Securities [Member]
U.S Large Capitalization Equity Securities
U.S Small Capitalization Equity Securities
U.S Small Capitalization Equity Securities [Member]
U.S Small Capitalization Equity Securities
Foreign Equity Securities
Foreign Equity Securities [Member]
Foreign Equity Securities
U.S Long-Duration Fixed Income Securities
U.S Long-Duration Fixed Income Securities [Member]
U.S Long-Duration Fixed Income Securities
Below Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities
Below Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities [Member]
Below Investment Grade Fixed Income Securities
Benefit obligations, discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Under-funded status of pension plan, other long-term liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net periodic benefit cost, discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate
Net periodic benefit cost, expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Net gains recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to a component of net periodic benefit cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year
Expected future benefit payments, fiscal year 2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
Expected future benefit payments, fiscal year 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
Expected future benefit payments, fiscal year 2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
Expected future benefit payments, fiscal year 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
Expected future benefit payments, fiscal year 2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
Expected future benefit payments, fiscal years thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Long-term weighted-average target plan asset allocations (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Target Plan Asset Allocations
Actual plan asset allocations (as a percent)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by 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 Compensation
Effects of exchange rate changes on monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Provision for doubtful accounts — including financing receivables
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Net gain on sale of businesses
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax
Amortization of debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Other
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
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Change in cash from operating activities
Investments:
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments [Abstract]
Purchases
Payments to Acquire Investments
Maturities and sales
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of facilities, land, and other assets
Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets
Capitalized software development costs
Payments For Capitalized Software Sold To Customers
Payments for Capitalized Software Sold to Customers
Collections on purchased financing receivables
Proceeds from Collection of Finance Receivables
Divestitures of businesses, net of cash transferred
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Payment of dissenting shares obligation
Payment of Dissenting Shareholders Rights
Payment of Dissenting Shareholders Rights
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock of subsidiaries
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock of Subsidiary
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock of Subsidiary
Repurchases of VMware Class A Common Stock
Payments to Noncontrolling Interests
Payments for debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period, including amounts held for sale
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
Less: Cash included in current assets held for sale
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations
Income tax paid
Income Taxes Paid
Interest paid
Interest Paid
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and Amortization, Discontinued Operations
Total capital expenditures
Capital Expenditure, Discontinued Operations
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance [Table]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Valuation Allowance by Deferred Tax Asset [Axis]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Deferred Tax Asset [Domain]
Credit carryforwards
Valuation Allowance, Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Loss carryforwards
Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]
Other deferred tax assets
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Other [Member]
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Other [Member]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation, beginning balance
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Actuarial loss (gain)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Benefit obligation, ending balance
U.S. federal statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Tax impact of foreign operations
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Change in valuation allowance impacting tax rate and non-deductible operating losses
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Vendor and other settlements
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Vendor and Other Settlements, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Vendor and Other Settlements, Percent
Non-deductible transaction-related costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Other
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Total
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets, beginning balance
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets, ending balance
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward, Monetary Assets and Liabilities
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
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]
Derivative assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Derivative Asset
Business Combination, Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Derivative Asset
Derivative maturity
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Term of derivative contract
Derivative, Term of Contract
INVESTMENTS
Investment [Text Block]
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Current assets:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Inventories, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Inventory, Current
Other current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment, Noncurrent
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
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
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
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
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class V Common Stock Owners
Class V Common Stock Owners [Member]
Class V Common Stock Owners [Member]
DHI Group Owners
DHI Group Owners [Member]
DHI Group Owners [Member]
Class A Common Stock
Series B
Series C
Dell Stock Repurchase Program
Dell Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Dell Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
April 2016 VMware Stock Repurchase Program
VMware Stock Repurchase Program April 2016 [Member]
VMware Stock Repurchase Program April 2016
December 2016 VMware Stock Repurchase Program
VMware Stock Repurchase Program December 2016 [Member]
VMware Stock Repurchase Program December 2016 [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Stock conversion ratio
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
Preferred stock, shares 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, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Stock issued during period, acquisitions (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Number of stock purchase agreements
Number of Stock Purchase Agreements
Number of Stock Purchase Agreements
Shares authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Aggregate purchase price - value of shares issued
Shares authorized and unissued
Common Stock, Shares, Authorized and Unissued
Common Stock, Shares, Authorized and Unissued
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock repurchase program, term
Stock Repurchase Program, Term
Stock Repurchase Program, Term
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury stock repurchases
Repurchases settled subsequent to year end
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method, Cash Settled
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method, Cash Settled
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plan
Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]
Dell Technologies Inc. and Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plans
Dell Technologies Inc. and Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plans [Member]
Dell Technologies Inc. and Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plans [Member]
Performance Shares
Performance Shares [Member]
Vesting Tranche Three
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Vesting Tranche Four
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Shares authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Shares available for future grant (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Award expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period
Fair value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Intrinsic value of options exercised
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options
Unvested stock options, weighted-average recognition period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Tax benefit realized from stock options exercised
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit Realized from Exercise of Stock Options
Option exercise price (in dollars per share)
Weighted-average leverage adjustment period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted-average Leverage Adjustment Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted-average Leverage Adjustment Period
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options
Shares paid for tax withholding (in shares)
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation
Shares paid for tax withholding
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation, Value
Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation, Value
Additional authorized shares from business acquisition (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Assumed
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Assumed
Vesting rights
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Award vesting rights, shares issued per award (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Shares Issued Per Award
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Shares Issued Per Award
Exercise price as a percent of fair market value of common stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Purchase Price of Common Stock, Percent
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)
Common Stock, Capital Shares Reserved for Future Issuance
Award expiration, number of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period, Number of Option Periods
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period, Number of Option Periods
Award expiration, term of additional option period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional Option Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Additional Option Period
Cash received from options exercised
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Number of outstanding awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Fair value of restricted stock awards vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Intrinsic value of options vested
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Vested
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Balances at beginning of period
Charge-offs, net of recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Write-downs
Provision charged to income statement
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Balances at end of period
SEVERANCE CHARGES
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Selected unaudited consolidated statements of income (loss)
Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of the Pension Plan Benefit Obligation
Schedule of Changes in Projected Benefit Obligations [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Fair Values of Plan Assets
Schedule of Changes in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs Recognized
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Each Class of Plan Assets by Level within the Fair Value Hierarchy
Schedule of Allocation of Plan Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Investments by Major Security Type, the Carrying Value and Amortized Cost
Investment [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Investments Classified by Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities Held
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table]
Operating expenses
Operating Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Income tax benefit
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense, Net of Tax
Post-merger stock compensation expense and related taxes
Outstanding debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Aggregate future maturities
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Series A
Series D
Common Class D [Member]
Common Class D [Member]
Class V
Shares issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Schedule of Stock by Class
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Restructuring liability