<PAGE> 1
EXHIBIT 23.2
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement (Form S-8) of Sun Microsystems, Inc. pertaining to the Sun
Microsystems, Inc. Equity Compensation Acquisition Plan of our reports dated
July 19, 2000, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K)
for the year ended June 30, 2000 and the related financial statement schedule
included therein, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Palo Alto, California
October 13, 2000
