diff --git a/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c b/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c
index 51e2f29..3754ab8 100644
--- a/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c
+++ b/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c
@@ -2811,7 +2811,7 @@
 
 	/* Check for room in outstanding command list. */
 	for (cnt = 0; cnt < MAX_OUTSTANDING_COMMANDS &&
-		     ha->outstanding_cmds[cnt] != 0; cnt++);
+		     ha->outstanding_cmds[cnt] != NULL; cnt++);
 
 	if (cnt >= MAX_OUTSTANDING_COMMANDS) {
 		status = 1;