Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (Nos. 333-40740 and 333-54162) of Avocent Corporation of our report dated February 15, 2002, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule which appear in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Birmingham, Alabama
March 29, 2002