EXHIBIT 23.1

     CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 
   
     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement (Form S-3, no. 333-29525) and
related Prospectus of Quantum Corporation for the registration of debt
securities, common stock and rights and to the incorporation by reference
therein of our report dated April 28, 1997 with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Quantum Corporation included in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended March 31, 1997, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.

                                              /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Palo Alto, California
July 21, 1997