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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018
Aug. 24, 2018
Dec. 31, 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 Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2018    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Trading Symbol EXTR    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   118,320,200  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Public Float     $ 1.2