Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document and Entity Information

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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
May 29, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name QUANTUM CORP /DE/    
Entity Central Index Key 0000709283    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2015    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Amendment Flag false    
Document and Entity Information   258,404,948dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding  
Trading Symbol QTM    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 197.1dei_EntityPublicFloat