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Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

        We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of Dot Hill Systems Corp. on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 17, 2003, included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A of Dot Hill Systems Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2002, and to the use of our report dated March 17, 2003, appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such Prospectus.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

San Diego, California
August 7, 2003

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Exhibit 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT