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Exhibit 21.1

DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
SUBSIDIARIES

Dot Hill Japan
Dot Hill Europe BV
Dot Hill Singapore
Dot Hill Israel, a subsidiary of Dot Hill Europe BV
Dot Hill Germany GmbH, a subsidiary of Dot Hill Europe BV

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Exhibit 21.1

DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP. SUBSIDIARIES