Quantum Corporation Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Schedule of Components of Restructuring Expense) (Details)

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Schedule of Components of Restructuring Expense) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES [Abstract]
Severance and benefits	$ 6,139	$ 8,251	$ 1,585
Facilities	4,303	1,920	345
Other	772		(300)
Restructuring expense	$ 11,214	$ 10,171	$ 1,630

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Includes, but is not limited to, one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, and termination benefits associated with an ongoing benefit arrangement. Excludes expenses associated with special or contractual termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Amount of other expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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