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Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2017
Apr. 28, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name EXTREME NETWORKS INC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001078271  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --06-30  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Trading Symbol EXTR  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   110,166,838