diff --git a/lib/ansible/plugins/terminal/asa.py b/lib/ansible/plugins/terminal/asa.py
index e03856d675..d8fb4126a9 100644
--- a/lib/ansible/plugins/terminal/asa.py
+++ b/lib/ansible/plugins/terminal/asa.py
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ class TerminalModule(TerminalBase):
     ]
 
     def on_open_shell(self):
-        if self._get_prompt().endswith(b'#'):
+        if self._get_prompt().strip().endswith(b'#'):
             self.disable_pager()
 
     def disable_pager(self):