Connection
To use this cable, connect one end to a USB-A host port on a computer. Connect the other end to a peripheral, like a smartphone or external storage device.
Direction
This cable can not be used to connect two computers as peers. It can only be used to connect a host to a peripheral.
Compatibility
The Micro B connector on this cable can only be connected to USB 3.0 Micro B ports, which are longer than normal Micro B ports.