EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-35441 and 333-35467) of Andataco, Inc. of our report dated January 13, 1999 appearing on page F-1 of this Form 10-K. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP San Diego, California January 27, 1999