Can this be used to transfer the content of an internal hard drive to a new SSD? If so, do I need special hardware?

Yes, this SATA to USB 3.0 adapter cable can be used to transfer content between an internal hard drive and a new SSD. There is no mention of needing special hardware beyond the adapter itself.

Questions & Answers: Jansicotek SATA to USB 3.0, SATA III Cable Hard Drive Adapter Converter for Universal 2.5/3.5 SATA HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk and SATA Optical Drive, Include 12V/2A Power Adapter(UT-3112)

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Jansicotek SATA to USB 3.0, SATA III Cable Hard Drive Adapter Converter for Universal 2.5/3.5 SATA HDD/SSD Hard Drive Disk and SATA Optical Drive, Include 12V/2A Power Adapter(UT-3112)

The USB 3.0 to SATA adapter cable lets you connect any 2.5'' or 3.5'' SATA drive and HDD drive to your computer through an available USB port -- the easiest way to upgrade the hard drive in your laptop by adding an external SSD via USB 3.0.
Support Devices: 2.5 /3.5 SATA SSD HDD, BLU-RAY DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW Combo devices.
SuperSpeed USB 3.0: Data transfer rates of up to 6Gbps only for SSD. USB 3.0 version, supports data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbps, Backward compatible with USB 2.0 / 1.1. (Note: actual rate will depend on the capability of your device.)
Upgrade the Drive on Your Laptop
This SATA solid-state (SSD) or hard drive (HDD) adapter lets you upgrade to an external 2.5" 3.5'' SATA SSD or HDD.
The cable lets you:
Add drive space
Perform backups
Create disk images
Implement data recovery
Transfer content between the drive and the laptop

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