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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012
Document Information [Line Items]    
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 Apr. 01, 2012  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   94,148,559