Exhibit 5.1
July 20, 2006
Quantum Corporation
1650 Technology Drive
Suite 700
San Jose, California 95110
RE: Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have examined Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by you with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Registration Number 333-134988 (the Registration Statement), in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of shares (the Shares) of your Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, to be issued in connection with the merger of Advanced Digital Information Corporation, a Washington corporation, with and into Agate Acquisition Corp., a Washington Corporation, as described in the Registration Statement (the Transaction). As your counsel in connection with the Transaction, we have examined the proceedings taken and are familiar with the proceedings proposed to be taken by you in connection with the issuance of the Shares in the Transaction.
It is our opinion that, when issued in the manner described in the Registration Statement, the Shares will be legally and validly issued, fully paid and non-assessable.
We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, and further consent to the use of our name whenever appearing in the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation
WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION.