ISL creation across DWDM link

I need a sanity check for the following process to create ISLs for a dedicated cross-site replication VSAN. I have to provide a process to the implementation guys, but do not have access to test switches to test the process. I really appreciate it if you could cast your eye over this, and let me know whether it's correct or not. Here are the key facts:

- MDS9513's

- ports are on 24-port 8G line card, and the only members of the replication VSAN (once the replicaiton devices are in place they will also be members)

- to be connected over a 4G DWDM link

- only dedicated replicaiton VSAN to merge

- ISL to carry dedciated replication VSAN traffic only, so trunking off for these ports

- configure trunk allow list in case trunking gets turned back on for these port

- VSAN1 must NOT merge - it is being used for host attach (this is will cleared out, but not before the ISL is created across sites)

1. Create dedicated replication VSAN on each switch;

2. Ensure the Domain ID for each switch & VSAN are unique;

3. Ensure the ISL port is admin down, and then modify settings in following order:

• Change VSAN to the Replication VSAN;
• Change port mode to E;
• Change trunk allowlist to include the Replication VSAN only;
• Disable trunking; (is the allowlist persistent? will it exist is trunking was to be enable again?)
• Change rate-mode from shared to dedicated;
• Change speed from auto to 4000;
• Add description

4. Cable switches to DWDM mux;

5. Bring the ports online;

6. Check interfaces for errors

7. Check for VSAN merge errors