So far so good, then the problems start.
The aic79xx driver isn't loaded until after checkfs has run, thus
failing to check and then mount the scsi drives.
Choose to install package manually via apt rather than any of the semi
automatic methods.
After the system has finished and presented me with a login prompt I
installed ssh then reboot the system (typing reboot at root prompt) and
the box just gets as far as saying "Restarting System" and hangs there.
Not much good on a server I want to mount miles away from anyone to
press reset.