Catalyzes the oxidation of cyclohexanol to cyclohexanone. Can also use a broad range of other alcohols, including trans-cyclohexane-1,2-diol, trans-cyclopentane-1,2-diol, cyclopentanol, hexane-1,2-diol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 1-butanol, 1-pentanol and 1-hexanol. cyclohexanol + NAD(+) = cyclohexanone + H(+) + NADH Activity is enhanced by the addition of Ba(2+) and Mg(2+), but inhibited by the addition of Al(3+), Ca(2+), Co(2+), Cu(2+), Mn(2+) and Zn(2+). Optimum pH is 8.0 (Ref.1). Stable between pH 7.5 and 8.5 (Ref.2). Rapidly inactivated at temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. Homodimer. Induced by cyclohexanol. Belongs to the short-chain dehydrogenases/reductases (SDR) family.