Exhibit 23-A

              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Forms S-8 (Nos. 33-41074, 33-62181, 33-60479, 333-93801, 333-85509, 333-59198)
and Forms S-3 (Nos. 333-44848 and 333-76858) of Tech Data Corporation, of our
report dated March 13, 2002, with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and schedule of Tech Data Corporation and subsidiaries included in
the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended January 31, 2002.

                                                    /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
Tampa, Florida
April 17, 2002