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I'm running Linux x64 guest inside Virtualbox 5.1.2 r108956 on Linux x64 host. I export an appliance using with a regular exporting mechanism which seems to work well. The only problem is that I get "Cable connected: off" every time I import it back even if I have explicitly checked "Cable connected" box before exporting. What's the reason for that? Is it an indented behavior?

EDIT: I found a similar thread but I cannot post links yet. I also found this in exported .ova file:

every time I import it back

I'm not sure about the cable problem, but if you're using import/export as a backup or version control scheme, there's an easier way.

The best backup is a simple folder-copy after the guest is shut down. See this tutorial Moving a VM and re-interpret it as "Backing Up a VM" if you intend to keep the guests under Virtualbox.

Exporting and cloning aren't recommended for backing up a VM. Either process changes some guest settings, and Export tries to match the older OVA format and is intended for using a guest under another hypervisor besides Virtualbox. A change in the guest means there's no way to confirm the backup. The "Moving/Backing Up a VM" method allows a simple FC file compare for backup confirmation and is compatible with encrypted guests.

aoepuk wrote:I get "Cable connected: off" every time I import it

Take a look at this: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=78840
There are Testbuilds that fixes it. Try it out...

Fixed for me, thanks for help!