Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Black Box Corporation

Lawrence, Pennsylvania

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S­8 (Nos. 33-75254, 33-75252, 33-92656, 333-01978, 333-34839, 333-34837, 333-81521, 333-81523, 333‑64410, 333-64412, 333-100294, 333-100295, 333-116550, 333-116551, 333-125839, 333-125840, 333-129838, 333-146202, and 333-157467) of our reports dated May 21, 2012 relating to the consolidated financial statements, financial statement schedule, and the effectiveness of Black Box Corporation's internal control over financial reporting which appear in this Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Chicago, Illinois

May 21, 2012