Exhibit 23.1


               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



         We  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in the  Registration
Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the 1996 Board of Directors Stock Option Plan
of Quantum  Corporation  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.


                                                      ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Palo Alto, California
June 27 , 1997