EXHIBIT 23.1

                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on
Form S-8 pertaining to the Stratos Lightwave, Inc. 2002 Stock Plan for Acquired
Companies of our report dated June 6, 2001, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Stratos Lightwave, Inc. included in the
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2001 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Chicago, IL
January 29, 2002