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                       Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement 
on Form S-8 pertaining to the 1993 Employee Stock Option Plan and 1993 
Directors' Stock Option Plan of Alpha Microsystems of our report dated
April 25, 1995, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Alpha Microsystems included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended February 26, 1995, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.


/s/ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Ernst & Young LLP


Orange County, California
September 5, 1995



                                 EXHIBIT 23.1