Thanks for the replies so far. To answer the questions thrown up so far.

sunadmn - The identity files are exactly what you say. The files used in RSA/DSA authentication

naChoZ - I am using the module documentation as my help, its about all I can find on this :-)

idsfa - Normally when I use these keys to log into the machines (manually) I am not asked for a pass phrase.

I have been having another look today and this is what I have so far.
$identity = "id_dsa";
$host = "target";
$usr = "user";

my %args;
$args{identity_files} = $identity;

$ssh = Net::SSH::Perl->new($host, %args);
$ssh->login($usr);

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When I run this I get the following errors which I dont really understand. 
Can't use string ("id_dsa") as an ARRAY ref while "strict refs" in use
+ at /usr/lib/perl5/site_perl/5.6.1/Net/SSH/Perl/Auth/RSA.pm line 36.

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Some more help would be appreciated as I dont seem to be able to get round this :-/

In reply to Re: Re: Net::SSH::Perl Login by alongwor
in thread Net::SSH::Perl Login by alongwor

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