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Exhibit 23.2
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Mainsail Networks, Inc. 1997 Stock Option Plan of
Terayon Communication Systems, Inc., of our report dated September 1, 2000,
with respect to the financial statements of Mainsail Networks, Inc. included
in Terayon Communication Systems, Inc.'s Current Report of Form 8-K/A filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Jose, California
October 24, 2000
