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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Sep. 06, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
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-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Trading Symbol EXTR    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   113,064,935  
Entity Current Reporting Status No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Public Float     $ 407.5