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EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 1991 Stock Incentive Plan
and the 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Ezenia! Inc. of our reports
dated February 3, 2000 and March 24, 2000, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Ezenia! Inc. incorporated by reference in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1999 and the related
financial statement schedule included therein, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
August 29, 2000
