Developing a Linux Kernel Module using GPUDirect RDMA The API reference guide for enabling GPUDirect RDMA connections to NVIDIA GPUs. 1. Overview GPUDirect RDMA is a technology introduced in Kepler-class GPUs and CUDA 5.0 that enables a direct path for data exchange between the GPU and a third-party peer device using standard features of PCI Express. Examples of third-party devices are: network i