diff --git a/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c b/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c
index 1e7f4d138e06..6e5e89aaa283 100644
--- a/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c
+++ b/drivers/scsi/qla1280.c
@@ -4115,7 +4115,7 @@ qla1280_get_token(char *str)
 }
 
 
-static struct scsi_host_template qla1280_driver_template = {
+static const struct scsi_host_template qla1280_driver_template = {
 	.module			= THIS_MODULE,
 	.proc_name		= "qla1280",
 	.name			= "Qlogic ISP 1280/12160",