EXHIBIT 23.1

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We hereby  consent  to the  application  of our  report  dated  March 14,  2003,
included  in this  Form  10-K of nStor  Technologies,  Inc.,  relating  to their
consolidated  financial  statements  for the years ended  December  31, 2002 and
2001, and previously filed Form S-8, 333-87078, dated April 26, 2002.


/s/ Swenson Advisors, LLP
San Diego, California
March 28, 2003