| Document and Entity Information | May 03, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | QUANTUM CORP /DE/ |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000709283 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 03, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-13449 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-2665054 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 224 Airport Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 550 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Jose |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95110 |
| City Area Code | (408) |
| Local Phone Number | 944-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | QMCO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
