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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements
(Form S-8/S-3 No. 333-34202 and S-8 No. 333-42952) pertaining to the 1998 Stock
Plan, as amended, the 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the 1999 Directors
Option Plan, the Holographix Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan, as amended, and the
Holographix Inc. 2000 Stock Plan, as amended, of Avanex Corporation of our
report dated July 25, 2000 with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and schedule of Avanex Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K)
for the year ended June 30, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Jose, California
September 18, 2000
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