EXHIBIT 16.1 March 24, 2003 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Commissioners: We have read the statements made by Crossroads Systems, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K/A, as part of the Company's Form 8-K/A report dated February 12, 2003. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K/A. Very truly yours, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Austin, Texas