You have not given us sufficient information to be able to assist you.

The description "cmd_previlege function's first command that is executed" is not precise enough.
Is it failing at the session prompt request ?
How do you know ? (i.e. show us the relevant output, and the log file contents).

Finally, please use the strict and warnings pragmata.

Use the perl debugger "perl -d" to identify exactly where the failure occurs, and examine ("x") the values sent and returned, prior to the "failure".

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In reply to Re: Script to telnet to different cisco devices, but timed out at a particular statement. by NetWallah
in thread Script to telnet to different cisco devices, but timed out at a particular statement. by bks

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