EXHIBIT 23.1
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          CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
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   We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
   Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Anixter International Inc. 2010
   Stock Incentive Plan of our reports dated February 28, 2011, with
   respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of
   Anixter International Inc. and the effectiveness of internal control
   over financial reporting of Anixter International Inc., included in
   its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2010,
   filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.




   /s/ Ernst & Young LLP



   Chicago, IL
   February 28, 2011