X0202 4 2006-10-30 0 0000901696 MTI TECHNOLOGY CORP MTIC 0001229073 HEINZ RONALD E JR C/O MTI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 17595 CARTWRIGHT ROAD IRVINE CA 92614 1 0 0 0 Stock Options (right to purchase) 0.85 2006-10-30 4 A 0 50000 0.00 A 2016-10-30 Common Stock 50000 50000 D Reporting person was elected to MTI Board of Directors on October 30, 2006. In connection with his appointment, he was granted stock options pursuant to the terms of MTI?s 2001 Non-Employee Director Option Program. Grant Date/Vesting Commencement Date: October 30, 2006. Vesting Schedule: One-third (1/3) of the shares subject to the option shall vest twelve (12) months after the grant date and one-third (1/3) of the remaining unvested shares subject to the option shall vest on each yearly anniversary thereafter, such that the option will be fully vested after thirty-six (36) months of continuous services from the grant date. RONALD E. HEINZ, JR. 2006-11-02